Your Trusted Partner in Trades & Services Exits

Maximizing Value for Founder & Owner-led Trades & Services Businesses

We keep our ears to the ground every day.

We’ve Been Through It All: From Disaster Front Lines to the Boardroom

Whether we’re facing down an unexpected snake in a poorly built crawlspace or telling private equity groups to up their bids to reflect true value, our partners have a wealth of operational & strategic experience across the trades & services space to drive strong outcomes in a competitive transaction.

We’ve been there throughout our careers: on-site during Metro Atlanta’s “Snowmageddon,” helping group together estimating teams to move through approvals quicker and at the negotiating table during the formation of a private-equity platform, ensuring our seller’s interests were protected past the transaction.

50+

Years of Entrepreneurial & Operational Experience

750+

Strategic & Financial Buyers

$25M

Announced Transactions

Driven by our Core Values

Clarity

Clarity drives everything we do — from understanding the needs of our clients to selecting the right groups to approach. Our commitment is always to provide a clear path forward, no matter how complex the journey.

Conviction

We relentlessly pursue the best outcomes for our clients, grounded in deep sector expertise and guided by a strong sense of purpose.

Continuity

In every deal, relationship, and strategy, we prioritize long-term continuity. We understand that firms thrive when built on sustainable foundations, and we stay with our clients from start to finish.

Your Advisory Team

Nearly two decades of successful, collaborative experience working together

Bob Griffin

Founding & Managing Partner

Founder of Business Bulldog Brands & Managing Partner of ClearSky Equity Advisors

Tommy Dziedzic

Consulting Partner

Experienced private-equity restoration executive providing transaction insights and corporate financial strategy

Vumsee Polisetti

Sell-Side M&A

Focused on originating and executing trade services & contractor sell-side transactions

Shawn Blake

Consulting Advisor

Providing sector-specific insights under the broader facility & home-services umbrella