OUR APPROACH
We understand what you’ve built.
You’ve worked hard to build your business — often with family, grit, and late nights at the kitchen table. We specialize in helping owners like you prepare for what comes next, whether that’s growth, transition, or sale. No matter your industry, our focus is always the same: protecting your legacy and guiding you through the process with clarity and care.
A lifetime of work deserves thoughtful transition.
For many of our clients, their business isn’t just a livelihood — it’s part of who they are. We understand that, because we’ve been there ourselves. After decades of running and selling our own companies, we know that deciding to move on is as emotional as it is financial.
We’ve sat on your side of the table, wrestled with the same decisions, and felt the same sense of responsibility to our families, employees, and communities. That’s why our approach is rooted in empathy, transparency, and real-world experience — not theory.
Family businesses with real roots — and real decisions ahead.
We partner with small to mid-sized, family-owned and privately held companies — often those that have been built and operated by the same family for generations. These are businesses grown through dedication, reputation, and hard work — and now standing at a crossroads, ready for their next chapter.
While much of our background lies in construction-related industries like electrical, plumbing, framing, and steel, we’ve also guided clients in a wide variety of sectors. If it’s a hands-on, family-run business, chances are we’ve helped someone just like you.
What all of our clients share is a deep pride in what they’ve built and a desire to protect it as they plan for the future. Our job is to help make that next step clear, informed, and rewarding — so you and your family can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
84+ YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
Decades of firsthand business ownership give us the insight to guide yours—practically, thoughtfully, and with care.
FAMILY-ORIENTED VALUES
Rooted in trust, respect, and long-term relationships, we treat every client like family—because many of them are.
DIRECT 1-1 COMMUNICATION
You’ll work directly with our founders from day one—no layers, no handoffs, just clear, personal guidance.
INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY
We lead with honesty and openness, offering straightforward advice and complete clarity at every step.
STORIES FROM BUSINESS OWNERS LIKE YOU
“I hired Flathead Partners after being approached by a potential buyer. Troy and Jon were critical in negotiating a maximum purchase price for me and worked efficiently with the buyer to negotiate a letter of intent and to close the deal. They are down-to-earth, common sense advisors and I can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Let’s talk about what’s next.
Every business is different. Whether you’re planning for years ahead or looking to sell today, we always start by listening to your story and understanding your goals.
Troy Gabriel
614-537-2897
TROY@FLATHEADPARTNERS.NET
Jon Usher
614-323-3149
JON@FLATHEADPARTNERS.NET