A confidential, no-pressure conversation
Share a few high-level facts through the contact form. We talk about the business, your goals, and whether there is a fit. Nothing is committed, and nothing is shared publicly.
For North Texas business owners
Thinking about selling your business?
A plain-English look at how selling a Dallas-Fort Worth business actually works, and what it means to sell to a buyer who intends to personally own and operate it.
I am Jeremy Hans, and I am ETL Fund. I am not a fund flipping companies or a broker collecting a fee. I am one person looking to buy and run a single established North Texas business, and to be a careful steward of what you built.
Who is on the other side
Selling to an operator is different from selling to a fund.
Many buyers of small businesses are private equity groups or portfolio companies. They often plan to cut costs, combine your company with others, and sell again in a few years. That can be the right answer for some owners, and a hard fit for others.
An owner-operator buys to stay. The plan is to run the business day to day, keep the team and the name, and protect the trust that took years to earn. If what happens to your people and your reputation matters to you, the type of buyer matters as much as the price.
How the process works
A clear path, without the drama.
Plain information before deep diligence
A simple financial snapshot, industry context, location, employee count, and what you want for the next chapter are enough to decide whether to keep going.
A fair structure and a direct answer
If it fits, I move carefully and clearly. Because I am already SBA approved with personal capital ready, financing is not a guessing game and timelines are realistic.
Careful work that respects the business
We confirm the details, coordinate with lenders and advisors, and plan a handoff that keeps employees and customers steady through the transition.
Is your business a fit
Established, profitable, and worth protecting.
The best fit is a company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or wider North Texas with stable demand, roughly $500K to $2M of seller discretionary earnings, and enough team depth that the business is more than one person's daily effort.
Retirement, a family transition, fatigue, or simply wanting to de-risk can all be good reasons to start a conversation. If you are not sure whether it fits, a short message is the easiest way to find out.
Common questions
Straight answers for owners.
How long does it take to sell?
A first call happens quickly. A straightforward deal can reach a signed agreement in weeks and close in a few months, because I am already SBA approved with capital ready.
Is the conversation confidential?
Yes. Early conversations are confidential and handled personally. You can start with high-level facts before sharing anything sensitive about the business.
What are you looking for?
An established, profitable North Texas business, generally with $500K to $2M of seller discretionary earnings, providing an essential or business-to-business product or service.
What happens to my team and customers?
The goal is continuity. I plan to personally operate the business, keep the team, and protect the relationships that make it work. See what changes after close.
Start simple