Seeking One Business to Acquire and Operate

I built a seven-figure business from scratch. Now I'm looking for my next one to own and operate.

I'm Marc Davis — an operator and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience scaling businesses, leading product teams, and building systems that drive growth. I'm pursuing a single acquisition on the West Coast or remote-operable, backed by SBA financing and a commitment to long-term ownership.

SBA 7(a) Prequalified Will Relocate Seeking One Business

I've spent my career at the intersection of operations, marketing, and product — building the systems and teams that turn businesses into scalable, repeatable engines.

$2M+

Revenue Built from Scratch

Founded and scaled a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand, managing everything from supply chain to marketing to customer experience.

4.1x ROAS

Digital Marketing & Customer Acquisition

Drove profitable customer acquisition through data-driven performance marketing across paid search, social, and marketplace channels.

15+

Years Leading Teams & Products

Held product and operations leadership roles at HP and Yahoo, managing cross-functional teams and driving initiatives across multimillion-dollar product lines.

MBA

Babson College — Summa Cum Laude

Graduated with a focus on entrepreneurship from the #1 ranked school for entrepreneurship, reinforcing a foundation in finance, operations, and growth strategy.

Acquisition Criteria

What I'm looking for

I'm targeting one established, profitable business with a purchase price in the $1.5M–$4M range with $500K–$1M in seller's discretionary earnings. SBA 7(a) prequalification is in place. I'm looking for a strong foundation with room to grow.

Location

West Coast–based (WA, OR, CA) or fully remote-operable. I am willing to relocate to run the business hands-on.

Revenue Profile

Predictable cash flow with recurring or repeat revenue, strong customer retention, and a demonstrated track record of profitability.

Operations

Strong foundational systems and documented processes — a business I can build on, optimize, and scale rather than rebuild from scratch.

Industries of Interest

B2B services, insurance, professional services, e-commerce, subscription or SaaS models, and other businesses with a digital or systemizable core.

My Approach

An operator, not a financial sponsor

I'm not looking to flip a business or strip it for parts. I'm looking for one company to own and operate for the long term — a business where I can bring my skills in growth, systems, and team leadership to build on what a founder has already created.

If you're a founder or owner thinking about retirement, your next chapter, or simply stepping back — I'd welcome the chance to learn about what you've built. Every conversation is treated with complete confidentiality and respect.

Long-term ownership

Buy and hold, not buy and flip

Legacy preservation

Your team, culture, and brand matter

Growth mindset

Systems and strategy, not just cost-cutting

Let's start a conversation

Whether you're a business owner, broker, or advisor — I'd value the opportunity to connect and explore a potential fit.

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