Buyer Representation
Deal Sourcing & Advisory for Serious Acquirers
Are you tired of endless low-quality listings, chasing sellers unqualified to transact, and missing opportunities because of weak deal flow or opaque advisory processes?
When you’re ready to invest real capital and acquire a business that fits your strategic criteria, you need more than a marketplace—you need a partner who sources exclusive acquisition opportunities, filters rigorously, and safeguards your confidentiality and time.
At Lion Business Advisors, we represent buyers just like you. Using AI-enabled deal-sourcing platforms, proven acquisition processes and experienced M&A advisors, we help you cut through the noise, engage only with quality targets and execute with confidence.
How Our Buyer Representation Works
We’ve structured our buyer-advisory model around smart strategy, precision sourcing and full-cycle support. Here’s the path you’ll follow:
1. Intake & Strategic Discovery
We begin by unpacking your acquisition criteria: industry sectors, geography, enterprise value range, risk profile, desired ownership structure, growth potential and cultural fit.
Your advisor partners with you to document “must-haves” vs “nice-to-haves” and align search parameters to your capital deployment, timeline and exit strategy.
2. Intelligent Matching & Deal Flow Access
Our proprietary AI-driven platform filters businesses for sale based on your specific search criteria and buyer profile.
We scan off-market opportunities and confidential listings, vet owner motivations, verify financials and present only pre-qualified targets.
Because confidentiality is essential, your identity remains protected until you decide to proceed.
3. Opportunity Analysis & Valuation Expertise
For each target, we provide a deep dive: business valuation, risk-factor assessment, deal structure analysis and synergy modeling.
You gain clarity on “What would a serious buyer pay?” and what kind of returns you might expect.
Our business broker / valuation specialist team gives you defensible numbers and strategic insight.
4. Deal Execution Support & Closing Guidance
When you pursue a target, we guide you through LOI negotiation, deal structuring, due-diligence management and closing logistics.
Our advisors liaise with sellers, legal counsel, CPAs and lenders so you can focus on deal-strategy rather than chasing documents.
You benefit from a streamlined acquisition process built for buyers who value time, precision and confidentiality.
Why This Model Works Better Than the Old “Listing” Approach
🔹 Higher-Quality Deal Flow
Instead of chasing listed businesses falling short of your criteria, our outreach targets relevant owners before they publicly market.
🔹 Speed + Precision
The AI-platform surfaces matches faster; the advisor filters and only presents actionable fits—saving you time and effort.
🔹 Confidentiality Built-In
Your identity and strategy remain protected until formal steps are underway—avoiding market disruption and owner hesitation.
🔹 Full Support Ecosystem
You get broker/valuation expertise, M&A advisory, structuring insight and operational due-diligence support—all integrated.
Proof of Outcomes
Case Study 1: Services Platform Acquisition
A mid-sized services platform client was matched with five vetted opportunities in six weeks; closed on a target in eight months, achieving a 17% return above initial ROI forecast.
Case Study 2: Family Office Industrial Acquisition
A family-office buyer engaged our service and received exclusive access to an off-market industrial business; within ten weeks LOI was issued, and the acquisition closed in under six months, well below typical search timelines.
These anonymized examples reflect how buyer representation, when done with strategy and tools, outpaces many traditional buy-sides.
Our Buyer Programs
Buyer Assistance Program
Designed for buyers who have identified a business, or a few selective businesses, and need assistance with negotiation, valuation, and closing the deal.
What’s Included:
- Dedicated M&A Advisor matched to your acquisition strategy
- Fair market value analysis and offer structuring
- LOI negotiation and countersigning support
- Financing approval guidance (banks, SBA, investors)
- Due diligence coordination and closing checklist management
- Liaison with landlords, lawyers, CPAs, and other brokers
Pricing Structure:
- Initial Retainer: Covers up to 3 deals over 3 months
- Milestone Fee: Charged once LOI is negotiated and countersigned/accepted
- Success Fee: Due at closing, once your deal crosses the finish line
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Buyer Deal Sourcing Program
Our deal sourcing program sources exclusive business buying opportunities for you. We conduct outreach on your behalf to targeted business owners monthly, based on your search criteria, and guarantee seller prospect introductions that have been interviewed and screened by our staff.
What’s Included:
- Monthly co-branded marketing campaigns targeting your ideal acquisition profile
- Guaranteed seller prospect introductions (geography, industry, and motivation verified)
- M&A Advisor consulting and strategic guidance
- Confidential outreach to off-market opportunities
- Pre-qualified targets only (no time wasted on unqualified sellers)
Pricing Structure:
- Initial Setup Fee: Covers campaign design and advisor onboarding
- Monthly Retainer: Covers ongoing outreach, screening, and consulting
- Milestone Fee: Charged once LOI is negotiated and countersigned/accepted
- Success Fee: Due at closing
Confidentiality | Compliance | Technology
🔹 Confidentiality
We operate under rigorous data-protection protocols, secure data-rooms and anonymized deal identifiers. Your identity and strategy remain protected until you authorize disclosure.
🔹 Compliance
We maintain full compliance with regulatory standards for business brokerage and M&A advisory services, and prioritize ethical conduct, transparency and aligned interests.
🔹 Technology
Our AI-platform is used responsibly: it supports human decision-making—not replaces it. Our advisors interpret the data, customize the strategy, and manage the interpersonal aspects of the transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buyer Representation
What types of buyers does Lion Business Advisors work with?
We work with experienced acquisition entrepreneurs, family offices, private equity groups, strategic corporate buyers, and serious first-time buyers ready for a structured search. Our clients typically seek businesses valued between $1M and $50M in service, industrial, and trade sectors.
How does your AI-enabled deal sourcing work?
Our proprietary AI-driven platform filters businesses for sale based on your specific search criteria (industry, geography, enterprise value, risk profile, growth potential). We scan off-market opportunities and confidential listings, vet owner motivations, verify financials, and present only pre-qualified targets that match your acquisition strategy.
How do you protect my confidentiality as a buyer?
Your identity and strategy remain protected until you decide to proceed with a target. We use secure data-rooms, anonymized deal identifiers, and rigorous data-protection protocols. Sellers are vetted before your information is shared, and all communications are managed through our advisors.
What is the difference between Buyer Assistance and Buyer Deal Sourcing?
Buyer Assistance is for buyers who have already identified a business and need help with negotiation, valuation, and closing. Buyer Deal Sourcing is for buyers who need us to find and source exclusive acquisition opportunities on their behalf through targeted outreach and marketing campaigns.
How long does it typically take to find and close on a business?
Timelines vary based on your criteria and market conditions. Our clients typically receive vetted opportunities within 4-8 weeks, issue LOIs within 8-12 weeks, and close within 4-6 months. Our AI-enabled platform and advisor support significantly accelerate the process compared to traditional search methods.
What industries and geographies do you cover?
We specialize in owner-operated businesses in service, industrial, and trade sectors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, pest control, landscaping, fabrication, construction, dental, medical, staffing) across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Kansas, and Indiana. We can also source opportunities in other US markets based on your criteria.
What are your fees for buyer representation?
Pricing varies based on the scope of work and industry targets. Our Buyer Assistance Program includes an initial retainer (covers up to 3 deals over 3 months), milestone fee (upon LOI acceptance), and success fee (at closing). Our Buyer Deal Sourcing Program includes an initial setup fee, monthly retainer, and success fee. Contact us for a detailed fee structure based on your acquisition strategy.
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What Our Buyers Say
“We were seeking businesses to fuel our roll-up acquisition strategy, and Travis was instrumental in the process. He understood what mattered to sellers, educated them on reasonable terms, and ensured we avoided excessive risks. Travis is easy to work with, highly knowledgeable, and delivered results.”
— Strategic Acquirer, Multi-Location Roll-Up
“I used Travis with Lion Business Brokers to successfully sell my carpet cleaning business. Travis goes above and beyond to find potential buyers and handles all of the tasks associated with the sale. I definitely could not have made this sale happen without him.”
— Business Seller (Buyer Testimonial Context)
“I hired Lion Business Brokers to sell my machine shop. I was skeptical when I first hired them because I had a bad experience with another business broker. That’s why it was important to me to find someone professional, with integrity and expertise. Lion delivered on all fronts.”
— Manufacturing Business Owner
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