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I've built, bought and operated businesses. I'm looking for my next one.

I'm a business owner and finance executive with 20+ years of hands-on experience. I'm looking for one great service-based business in the Mid-Atlantic region to acquire, operate, and grow. If you're considering a transition, I'd welcome the conversation.

Paul Guarino

The Right Business

I'm focused on finding one business I can commit to fully. Here's what I'm looking for.

$500K – $2M SDE

Seller's discretionary earnings / adjusted EBITDA

Service-Based

B2B and B2C services with recurring or repeat revenue

Mid-Atlantic Region

Greater Philadelphia, Southeast PA, New Jersey, Delaware, and surrounding areas

Stable & Profitable

Consistent track record with a capable team in place and a clear reason for transition

Every business is different. If yours doesn't check every box, I'd still like to hear about it.

What I Bring to the Table

Selling your business is a major decision. You deserve a buyer you can trust to close, to take care of your team, and to build on what you've created.

I've Been Where You Are

As a business owner for nearly two decades, I understand the weight of what you've built. Your business isn't just a financial asset to me. I know what it took to get here.

Financially Prepared

SBA pre-approved with committed personal capital showing I have skin in the game. When the right deal comes together, the funding is ready to move.

Hands-On From Day One

I'm not handing your business off to a management team. You'll deal with me directly, and I'll be the one on-site, learning the operation and earning your team's trust.

I'm In It for the Long Run

I'm acquiring a business to build on it, not to cut costs and cash out. Your customers, your employees, and the reputation you've earned are the foundation I want to grow from.

I know what it takes to build a business. That's why yours will be in good hands.

I'm not a first-time buyer learning on the job. I co-founded HomeCooked with my wife nearly 20 years ago and we continue to operate it today. I've also acquired and successfully exited a digital media business. I know what it means to meet payroll, manage a team, keep customers happy, and make it work when things don't go according to plan.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, I spent over a decade in institutional finance, including roles at JPMorgan, Coast Asset Management, and State Street. I've built and led teams, designed operational due diligence programs, and served as the primary point of contact for institutional clients across multiple functions. That background gives me the financial discipline to evaluate opportunities rigorously and the operational instinct to grow them thoughtfully.

I'm looking for one business to acquire and commit to fully. Your employees, your customers, and the culture you've built matter to me. I want to protect what makes your business work and build on it for the years ahead.

Entrepreneurial Track Record
20+ years building and operating businesses
Prior Acquisition
Acquired, grew, and successfully exited a digital media business
Finance Background
JPMorgan, Coast Asset Management, State Street
Education
Babson College, BS in Entrepreneurial Studies
Acquisition Lab

Interested? Let's Talk.

I'd like to hear your story.

Every business has a story behind it. Whether you're ready to move forward or just starting to think about it, I'd welcome a confidential conversation on your terms.

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