We’ve been sellers, too
We know the mixed feelings, the questions from family and employees, and what it takes to exit well. That shapes how we treat you and what you’ve built.
Fort Worth · Owner-operators
Your next chapter, with your business in good local hands.
Thinking about selling? We’re Shane Fay and Dr. Caitlyn Mullins — Fort Worth owners who buy businesses to run and grow them, not to flip them. We want to carry forward what you’ve built: your people, your customers, and the name you’ve earned.
The bigger picture
Why now is a good time to plan your exit.
- 10th Fort Worth’s rank among the most populous U.S. cities1
- 99.8% of Texas businesses are small businesses2
- 75% of U.S. business owners would like to exit within the next 10 years3
- 54% of small business owners have a formal succession plan — nearly half don’t4
Sources: ¹ U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 Population Estimates (July 1, 2025); ² SBA Office of Advocacy, 2026 Texas Small Business Profile; ³ Exit Planning Institute, 2023 National State of Owner Readiness Report; ⁴ U.S. Bank Small Business Perspective Survey (2025).
About us
Hometown operators. All-in owners.
Shane Fay and Dr. Caitlyn Mullins are investing their lives in Fort Worth in the work they love: owning and growing local small businesses. Married partners and hometown operators, they start companies, scale them with care, and know what it takes to exit well when the timing is right. Today they put that experience to work acquiring and growing Fort Worth businesses — staying close to the community, close to the work, and all-in as owners.
What to expect
What selling to us looks like.
Selling a business you’ve built is personal. Here’s how we approach it, from the first conversation through the handoff.
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A fair price, a straightforward process
An honest offer based on how the business really performs, explained in plain English. We keep the process as simple as a sale can be.
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Your team, kept and valued
Your people are a big part of why the business works. Our intent is to keep the team in place and invest in them.
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Your name and customers, protected
The reputation and relationships you’ve earned matter to us. We aim to keep serving your customers the way they’re used to.
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Flexible timing and structure
Whether you’re ready now or a few years out, we’ll work around your timeline and talk through a structure that fits your goals.
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Confidential from day one
Your employees, customers, and competitors won’t hear about it from us. We share nothing about you or your business without your permission.
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A smooth transition, on your terms
Stay involved as an advisor or consultant for as much or as little of the handoff as you’d like — or step back knowing it’s in good hands.
What we look for
Businesses we’re looking for.
Every business is different, so think of these as guidelines rather than rules. Here’s what tends to be a great fit.
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Rooted near Fort Worth
Based in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, or a neighboring county, serving customers within about an hour of Fort Worth.
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A solid, established size
Roughly $1.5M–$10M in annual revenue and about $400K–$1.25M in owner earnings (cash flow).
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A track record and a team
Typically 10+ years in business, with loyal customers and a steady team — ideally 8 or more employees.
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Customers who come back
A healthy mix of commercial and residential customers, with recurring or repeat work — service agreements, maintenance plans, and loyal repeat customers.
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A broad customer base
No single customer making up too large a share of revenue.
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Ready for a next chapter
An owner ready for what’s next — retirement, succession, or a new focus — with a team that can keep going after the handoff.
Industries we’re especially interested in
- Pest control
- HVAC
- Landscaping & irrigation
- Security, low-voltage & fire systems
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Cleaning & restoration
- Garage doors & fencing
- Junk removal & dumpster rental
- Portable sanitation & septic
- Towing & roadside
- Non-medical home care
Don’t see your industry? Let’s still talk.
How it works
A clear path, at your pace.
No pressure and no obligation at any step. You decide how far the conversation goes.
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A confidential conversation
Coffee or a call. You tell us about the business and what you want for your next chapter, and we tell you about us.
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We learn the business
With confidentiality in place, we take the time to understand how it runs, what makes it special, and who makes it work.
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Offer and structure
We put a clear offer in writing, walk you through it, and shape the terms together around your goals and timing.
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Transition
We plan the handoff together — for your team, your customers, and you — with you as involved as you want to be.
Why us
We’ve sat on your side of the table.
We’re Fort Worth owner-operators — not brokers, not a fund, and not a private equity roll-up. We’ve started, scaled, and exited businesses ourselves, so we know what a sale asks of an owner.
Local, and staying local
We live here and run our businesses here. Yours stays rooted in Fort Worth — no out-of-state head office, no folding it into a roll-up.
You deal with us, directly
No rotating cast of associates. You work with the two people making the decisions, and we move with care — never rushing you.
FAQ
Questions sellers ask us.
Is this confidential?
Yes. We keep conversations private and don’t share anything about you or your business without your permission. Before you share detailed information, we’re glad to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Do I have to use a broker?
No. You’re welcome to talk with us directly, or to work through a broker or advisor if you prefer — either is fine with us. Whichever you choose, we encourage you to have your own attorney and accountant.
What happens to my employees?
Every situation is different, but our intent is to keep the team in place — good people are usually why a business works. We’d also plan together how and when to share the news with them.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
If you’d like to, yes — typically as an advisor or consultant during the transition. How long and how involved is something we’d agree on together, and it depends on how the deal is structured and financed. Some owners prefer a clean handoff, and that’s fine too.
What if I’m not ready to sell yet?
That’s completely fine. An early conversation can help you think through timing and options. We’re happy to talk now and stay in touch.
Contact
Let’s talk — quietly, with no pressure.
If you’ve been thinking about selling, retiring, or simply what comes next for your business, we’d welcome a confidential conversation. No obligation — just a chance to see whether we’re a good fit for each other.
Email us directly
[email protected]Conversations are confidential. We never share seller details with third parties without permission.