WHAT WE DO
Guiding family-owned businesses through their most important transitions.
Running, scaling, or selling a business isn’t just a financial decision — it’s a personal one. For many owners, it’s the culmination of a lifetime of hard work, late nights, and family effort. At Flathead Partners, we help make that process clear, approachable, and grounded in trust. Whether you’re preparing to sell, exploring a merger, or strengthening your business for the future, we provide thoughtful, end-to-end advisory built on decades of real-world experience — from people who’ve been there themselves.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
CORPORATE REFINANCE
OPERATIONAL AND PROFIT IMPROVEMENT
OUR APPROACH
Your partners in what comes next.
We know what it feels like to build something from the ground up — and how much heart it takes to let it go. That’s why our approach is rooted in empathy, honesty, and long-term partnership.
We treat every business as if it were our own and every client as a partner walking alongside us. Through every step — from first conversations to final signatures — you can count on us to bring candor, clarity, and care.
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As former business owners ourselves, we understand what’s at stake. We approach each transaction with the empathy and strategic foresight only lived experience can offer.
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We operate with honesty, candor, and our clients' best interests at heart—prioritizing trust in every interaction and decision.
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We simplify the technical and financial complexities of M&A, guiding business owners with limited financial expertise through each step with confidence and care.
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We specialize in serving small and mid-sized business owners, bringing a deep understanding of the unique challenges and goals of entrepreneurs navigating business transitions and sales.
OUR TEAM
84 years of combined experience.
Flathead Partners was founded by Troy Gabriel and Jon Usher — two lifelong business owners with more than 80 years of combined experience building, leading, and transitioning companies.
Because we’ve lived the same journey, we understand that preparing for your next chapter is about more than numbers — it’s about legacy, family, and the future you’ve worked so hard to create. Our goal is simple: to guide you through it with honesty, confidence, and peace of mind.
Troy Gabriel
614-537-2897
TROY@FLATHEADPARTNERS.NET
Jon Usher
614-323-3149
TROY@FLATHEADPARTNERS.NET
Built for business owners like you.
From construction and trades to services and niche industries, we work with owners who’ve built strong, enduring businesses and are ready to plan what’s next.
FAMILY OWNED OR PRIVATELY HELD
SMALL TO
MIDSIZED
$5-50MM
REVENUE
Your next move starts here.
Every great relationship starts with a conversation. Whether you’re planning years ahead or ready to sell today, we’ll start by listening — to your story, your goals, and what matters most to you and your family.