A Miami-based, privately-funded buyer seeking a profitable small business.
I'm Peter, and I've spent my career stewarding the legacies of legendary artists like Johnny Cash, the Isley Brothers, Sinéad O'Connor, and Glenn Miller. As VP of Acquisitions at a publicly traded music company, I spent six years buying catalogs and the businesses behind them.
Many of those acquisitions came with operating teams - over 40 people who I helped integrate into our business. One example: when we acquired a century-old, family-owned publisher, we brought the team in-house and I launched a new joint venture that led to millions of dollars in follow-on deals.
Now I'm looking to steward the legacy of a small business owner in much the same way - by keeping the team in place and building on what's already working.
About me
Founder
Following my passion for live events, I teamed up with friends in 2017 to found Super Late, a creative agency that produced events and campaigns for brands like Brooklyn Brewery, Dos Toros, and Lyft. I loved the work - bringing visibility to growing businesses alongside a team that worked hard and had a blast doing it.
Volunteer
For the past decade I've volunteered with Radio Lollipop, a nonprofit that runs interactive radio stations in children's hospitals. I founded the New York station, ran it day-to-day, and now serve as the board chairman for Radio Lollipop USA, overseeing four stations including at Holtz Children's Hospital in Miami.
Neighbor
After growing up in the Canadian tundra, Miami feels like a dream come true. My wife Madeline and I moved here after business school and are putting down roots in Coconut Grove. She runs a micro-bakery and sells at local farmers markets; I'm lucky to watch a passionate small business owner at work every week.
What I'm looking for
The Business
- LocalWithin an hour's drive of our home in Coconut Grove.
- Profitable$500K to $3M in annual earnings, with consistent revenue and profit.
- RecurringB2B, with repeat or contracted customers.
- EstablishedA privately held, family business with ten years or more of history.
- TangibleA tangible output: something gets made, built, or serviced.
The Situation
- SuccessionOne owner-operator without a clear succession plan who wants to see their legacy continue.
- The teamA long-tenured, close-knit team that's keen on remaining in the business. I'm not looking to replace any of the people.
- IndustriesManufacturing, distribution and logistics, industrial and business services, specialty construction, engineering, surveying, environmental and traffic services, home care and rehab.
- Not a fitRestaurants, retail, franchises, healthcare practices, software, and the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing trades.
I'd love to chat
Are you thinking about selling your business?
Even if that feels less than certain, I'd love to talk. No pressure, no process - just a conversation about your business and what you want for it.
Do you represent business owners?
If so, I'd love to connect. I've been pre-qualified by an SBA lender to buy a business up to $10M and have investor backing to go beyond that.