Legacy focused growth
I am actively reviewing opportunities in manufacturing and industrial services to hold and never sell Get In Touch01
What I Do
I am looking to invest in one small to medium size business and continue growing the legacy of the existing owner.
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My Approach
A long-term platform to grow and expand on with operational improvements and the addition of new revenue channels. The ideal industries are manufacturing and industrial services including metal finishing, contract manufacturing, and fabrication.
Why Me
I am an operator and investor based in Charlotte, NC. With experience in business operations, sales, finance, and real estate, I bring both strategic insight and a hands-on mindset to ensure continuity, growth, and care for every company’s people and legacy.
Criteria
- Ownership: Full change of control situations
- Location: South, Southeast, Midwest, East Coast
- Size: $300K – $1M EBITDA / $1M – 6M revenue
- Industries: Metal finishing, coating, fabrication, industrial services
- Team: Strong employees who plan to stay
Seller Profile
- Care about their people and legacy
- Want a buyer that will operate and grow the business
- Value a fair, straightforward process
- Open to both simple or flexible structures
I have completed and negotiated multiple RE transaction with creative terms. I’ll build a structure that works for you, partnering with experienced advisors, SBA lenders, and financial partners to ensure a smooth transaction.
Thesis
I focus on acquiring established businesses with strong reputations, reliable cash flow, and teams worth investing in. My goal is to be a long-term owner and expand.
Building on the established legacy and bringing fresh ideas to an already excellent company is my top value-add priority.
Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and business owners, I understand how important it is to have someone carry on your legacy. In each past experience, I brought creativity, integrity, passion, and service to the forefront, which will be brought to your legacy.
About
Clayton Collins graduated with a business degree from Abilene Christian University before giving back to the community by working as a firefighter and paramedic for four years. He then ventured into real estate for several years and almost immediately became a top sales agent, even training others. He was excited by the strategy and execution of multiple opportunities some of his clients were working on, sparking his interest to pivot. He earned his MBA from Georgetown University before working in investment banking for three years. In his spare time, he loves playing with his wife and kids.
I believe in doing right by people. From employees and customers to owners and communities. I plan to build on the legacy, not over it.
Ready to discuss your legacy or succession plans?