The Flow Forge mark
Capital Engine

Operator-Led Acquisition Opportunity

A disciplined acquisition strategy
built around real operators,
real cash flow,
and aligned incentives.

This is the economic engine designed to support both investor returns and long-term institutional buildout.

Acquisition Opportunity Overview

Aaron Antonich — Managing Operator

Jordan Fetter — Operating Partner

Target Acquisition Size: $1,000,000 – $2,000,000

Focused on acquiring profitable small businesses with aligned investor partners.

Who We Are

Our objective is to acquire, operate, and grow a single high-quality business as owner-operators, creating long-term equity value through disciplined operational leadership.

Our team combines deep expertise in revenue growth, operational systems, financial controls, and regulatory compliance — providing the leadership, infrastructure, and execution discipline necessary to protect investor capital and build long-term enterprise value.

We are long-term operators, not financial engineers.

Our objective is to acquire durable, cash-flowing businesses and improve performance through hands-on operational leadership.

Acquisition Focus

We focus specifically on acquiring profitable logistics, fulfillment, and essential service businesses with stable cash flow, strong operating history, and clear opportunities for operational and revenue optimization.

Target Acquisition Criteria

Purchase price: $1,000,000 – $2,000,000

Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $300,000 – $500,000

Minimum 10-year operating history preferred

Established team and operational infrastructure

Owner transitioning toward retirement or exit

Stable, essential service with recurring or durable demand

Example Target Industries

Logistics and fulfillment centers

eCommerce fulfillment and prep centers

Regional logistics operators

Operational infrastructure service providers

We prioritize businesses with strong fundamentals, predictable cash flow, and opportunities for operational and financial improvement.

Why This Strategy Works

This acquisition model is driven by powerful structural tailwinds:

Millions of small business owners are retiring without succession plans

Many profitable businesses sell at attractive cash flow multiples

SBA financing enables acquisition of cash-flowing assets using conservative leverage

Operational improvements can significantly increase profitability and enterprise value

Essential service businesses provide durable demand across economic cycles

This creates an opportunity to acquire stable, profitable businesses and increase value through disciplined operational leadership.

Deal Sourcing Strategy

We actively source acquisition opportunities through multiple channels:

Established business broker networks

Direct outreach to retiring business owners

Industry-specific broker relationships

Off-market acquisition opportunities

Professional and industry referral networks

This proactive sourcing approach allows us to identify high-quality acquisition opportunities before they reach broad market exposure.

Value Creation Strategy

We increase enterprise value through disciplined operational execution, focusing on measurable performance improvements:

Revenue Expansion

Improve customer acquisition systems

Strengthen marketing efficiency and conversion

Expand customer lifetime value

Develop additional revenue channels

Operational Optimization

Improve workflow efficiency and cost control

Implement scalable systems and automation

Strengthen operational accountability and reporting

Financial Discipline and Transparency

Implement professional financial reporting and controls

Improve cash flow visibility and forecasting

Optimize financial efficiency and performance tracking

Customer Retention and Stability

Strengthen recurring revenue streams

Improve customer retention and service delivery

Increase operational consistency and reliability

Example Value Creation Scenario

Business acquired at $1,500,000 with $400,000 annual cash flow

Operational improvements increase cash flow to $600,000

At similar market multiples, enterprise value increases to approximately $2,400,000–$3,000,000

This creates substantial equity value while maintaining strong ongoing cash flow.

Capital Structure

Our acquisition structure combines investor equity with SBA-backed financing to acquire and operate profitable businesses using conservative leverage.

Typical Structure

Investor capital: $100,000 – $300,000

SBA financing: 70% – 90% of purchase price

Operator personal capital investment alongside investors

Operator personal guarantee on SBA financing

Investor preferred return and profit participation

Investor Capital Is Used For

Acquisition down payment

Closing costs and transaction expenses

Working capital and safety reserves

Operational stabilization and transition support

We target acquisitions with strong debt service coverage ratios to ensure financial safety and stability.

Investor Return Profile

Preferred annual return: 8% – 12%

Total annual return target: 15% – 30% IRR

Profit participation and equity ownership

Expected hold period: 2 – 7 years

Investor capital is supported by:

Cash flow from an established operating business

Real enterprise asset value

Conservative financing structure

Active operational management and value creation

Operator Commitment and Alignment

Operators invest personal capital alongside investor partners and personally guarantee SBA financing, ensuring full alignment.

Both operators will actively manage the business with responsibility for:

Revenue growth and expansion

Operational performance and efficiency

Financial discipline and reporting

Long-term enterprise value creation

This hands-on operational leadership ensures disciplined execution and responsible stewardship of investor capital.

Operating Team

Jordan Fetter — Operating Partner

Financial operations and systems specialist with expertise in accounting, regulatory compliance, operational infrastructure, and scalable systems design.

Built and scaled a service business from startup to over $300,000 in annual revenue, designing operational systems, financial tracking, and customer acquisition infrastructure

Oversees full-cycle accounting, trust administration, financial reporting, and audit preparation for a regulated non-profit organization, ensuring compliance with state regulatory requirements

Administers complex financial operations including general ledger management, bank reconciliation, payroll oversight, trust accounting, and financial statement preparation

Designs and implements operational systems, internal controls, and workflow automation to improve efficiency, financial transparency, and reporting accuracy

Founder and operator of a CRM and automation firm, developing sales funnels, reporting systems, and revenue infrastructure for growing businesses

Serves as financial liaison between management, auditors, payroll providers, and regulatory agencies, ensuring financial integrity and operational stability

Jordan specializes in building disciplined financial systems, strengthening operational infrastructure, and ensuring financial transparency to protect investor capital and support long-term enterprise value growth.

Aaron Antonich — Managing Operator

Entrepreneur and operator with hands-on experience building revenue-producing service businesses and consulting on operational systems and performance optimization.

20+ years of continuous self-employment and hands-on business ownership experience

Founder and operator of an entertainment and booking company generating over $100,000 in annual client revenue

Personally earned $60,000–$75,000 through business ownership and operational management

Built and managed contractor networks to scale service delivery and meet client demand

Consulted with Fortune 500 executive leadership on operational systems, process refinement, employee performance structure, and workflow optimization

Experience working within institutional-scale operational and financial environments

Focused on disciplined operational execution, revenue growth, and enterprise value creation

Execution Roadmap

Phase 1: Deal sourcing and target identification

Phase 2: Letter of Intent and negotiation

Phase 3: Due diligence and financial validation

Phase 4: SBA approval and financing

Phase 5: Acquisition closing and operational transition

Phase 6: Operational optimization and enterprise value growth

Objective

Our objective is to acquire, operate, and grow profitable businesses responsibly while delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns to investor partners.

We are committed to disciplined execution, operational excellence, and building durable, valuable operating companies that generate long-term cash flow and equity value.

Real businesses.
Real cash flow.
Real stewardship.