After years of leading corporate divisions and working in private equity with only a minimal ownership stake, we became frustrated by the constant tension between long-term operational decisions and short-term ownership priorities. Public companies are driven by quarter-to-quarter earnings, while private equity often focuses narrowly on short-term returns. As operators, we were closest to the business—yet constrained from doing what we knew was right for the long term.

For many talented executives, true ownership is the ultimate goal. Yet the path is often unclear—intimidating, with complex financial structures and limited guidance. Having gone through this process ourselves, we saw both the challenges and the tremendous opportunity. With the “silver tsunami” of baby boomer owners now seeking succession for their lower middle-market businesses, there has never been a better moment for capable operators to step into ownership.

ExecutiveBuyout.com was created to be that bridge. We help executives turn their operating experience into ownership by guiding them through every step—finding the right legacy business, structuring the deal, and navigating the capital needed to make it possible. Our mission is to empower proven leaders to build lasting companies, create generational wealth, and preserve the legacies of businesses that matter.