HBG Strategies · M&A Advisors

Helping Small Business Owners
Acquire, Grow, and
Exit on Their Terms

Whether you're ready to grow through acquisition, looking for an experienced partner to build alongside you, or considering a sale — HBG Strategies brings the expertise to get the deal done right.

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What We Do
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Buy-Side Advisory
We find, evaluate, and close the right acquisition for your growth strategy.
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Equity Partnerships
We co-invest alongside operators — you run it, we help structure and finance it.
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Sell-Side Representation
We help business owners exit at the right value, on their timeline.
10+
Years of Experience
MBA
Finance · Acquisitions
600+
Deals Reviewed
$60M+
Acquisition Growth Advised
What We Offer

Three Ways We Work Together

Every engagement is different. We structure our involvement to match where you are — whether you're buying, building, or ready to sell.

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Buy-Side Advisory

You want to grow through acquisition. We handle the heavy lifting — strategy to closing — so you can stay focused on your business.

  • Acquisition strategy and target criteria
  • Deal sourcing and target identification
  • Valuation, offer structuring, and negotiation
  • Due diligence coordination and closing support
  • Post-close integration advisory
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Equity Partnership

For the right operators, we don't just advise — we partner. We co-invest alongside you to build something together.

  • Co-investment in operating businesses
  • Deal structuring and financing support
  • Acquisition search and evaluation
  • Board-level strategic guidance post-close
  • Selective — right operator, right deal
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Sell-Side Representation

When you're ready to exit, you deserve an advisor who understands the true value of what you've built — and fights for it.

  • Business valuation and exit readiness
  • Confidential buyer identification
  • Offer evaluation and deal structuring
  • Negotiation and transaction management
  • Transition planning for owners and teams
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Who We Are

Acquisition Experience Built From the Ground Up

I didn't learn M&A in a classroom. I learned it from my father — a JD, MBA, and CPA who owned his own business law firm for over 40 years and advised on hundreds of transactions. I watched deals get made, watched them fall apart, and learned exactly why each outcome happened.

I went on to buy and sell my own small business, and since then I've dedicated myself to helping other owners do the same. Over 600 deals reviewed. More than $60M in acquisition-driven growth for clients. Real skin in the game on every engagement.

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MBA, Finance & Acquisitions
Graduate-level training in corporate finance, valuation, and deal structuring — applied directly to the lower middle market.
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Mentored by a 40-Year M&A Practitioner
A foundation built on four decades of business law, transactions, and hands-on deal advisory — not just theory.
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Owner, Buyer, and Seller — Not Just an Advisor
I've been on every side of the table. I know what it feels like to sign on the dotted line — which makes me a better advocate for the people I represent.
Hunter Goodall — HBG Strategies M&A Advisors
600+
Deals Reviewed
How It Works

Our Four-Step Acquisition Process

From first conversation to closed deal, every engagement follows a disciplined, proven process built on decades of transaction experience.

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Discovery & Strategy

We assess your business, define acquisition criteria, and build a deal strategy aligned to your growth goals and financial capacity.

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Target Identification

We source and screen targets — both on-market and off — against your criteria. Only the right fits make it to your desk.

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Evaluation & Negotiation

We run the numbers, validate quality of earnings, and negotiate deal terms that protect your interests and maximize value.

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Due Diligence & Closing

We coordinate legal, financial, and operational due diligence from LOI to close — keeping the deal on track and risk minimized.

For Business Owners Considering a Sale

You Built Something Valuable.
Exit the Right Way.

Selling a business is one of the most significant financial events of your life. Most owners only do it once. We've been on both sides of hundreds of transactions — and we know what it takes to protect your interests, your legacy, and your people.

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Confidential Process

Your employees, customers, and competitors don't need to know you're exploring a sale. We conduct every search with complete discretion.

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Fair Valuation, Not a Quick Flip

We understand what drives value in a small business — recurring revenue, transferable relationships, operational systems. We make sure buyers see it too.

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The Right Buyer, Not Just Any Buyer

We look for buyers equipped to operate and grow what you've built — not just the highest number. The right match protects your team and your legacy.

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We've Sat Where You're Sitting

I've sold my own business. I know the uncertainty, the emotion, and what it takes to walk away feeling good. That experience guides every seller engagement.

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Why HBG Strategies

What Sets Us Apart

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Lower Middle Market Focus

We specialize in businesses with under $10M in revenue — the market where most M&A advisors don't play, but where the most opportunity exists.

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Disciplined Deal Analysis

Every target gets a rigorous financial review before we recommend it. We've seen enough deals to know what looks good on paper but falls apart in diligence.

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Aligned Incentives

Our fee structure is tied to the growth we generate for you — not a flat retainer. When you win, we win. That's how advisory should work.

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Hands-On Through Close

You work with the same advisor from first call to final signature. No handoffs, no junior associates — one trusted point of contact throughout.

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Operator Perspective

We've owned and operated businesses ourselves. We evaluate deals the way an operator would — not just a banker — and that matters when the stakes are real.

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Confidential & Discreet

Every engagement is handled with complete confidentiality. Whether you're buying or selling, the market doesn't need to know until you're ready.

Ready to Talk?

Whether you're exploring a first acquisition, looking for a co-investment partner, or starting to think about an exit — the right conversation starts here. No obligation. Complete confidentiality.

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Email
hbgstrategies@gmail.com
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Confidentiality
All inquiries handled with complete discretion
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Focus
Lower middle market · $500K–$10M businesses
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