why choose us

IF YOU PLANTED YOUR COMPANY BY THE RIVER,
DON'T CHOOSE A BUYER THAT WILL UPROOT IT...

KEEP THE GROUND

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what we solve

Founders are losing their legacy of honoring God

PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Legacy is diluted or lost

We keep the company planted by the water, to preserve purpose and legacy

People and culture are overlooked

We care for your people as eternal souls and your culture as the key to lasting success

Community impact fades

We protect and prioritize eternal impact

Burnout halts future growth

We bring fresh energy, strategy, and execution to reignite momentum

Short-term buyers strip value

We are long-term partners, stewarding generations of faith-aligned leaders

We are different

  • Steward the company for decades
  • Use minimal debt
  • Make annual cash dividends
  • Partner in a hands-on fashion
  • Preserve and build upon the mission and culture
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our model

WE DON'T FLIP COMPANIES

We build on what God’s already been doing through you

BUY AND HOLD

No artificial exits

MINIMAL DEBT

No unnecessary external pressures

ANNUAL CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

Ongoing realized cash returns

A TEAM THAT LIVES YOUR VALUES

Mission comes first

RESPECT FOR YOUR ORIGINAL MISSION

Your legacy is preserved

RENEWED VISION AND GROWTH STRATEGY

Significant event ignites growth

TECH, CAPITAL, AND OPERATIONAL HORSEPOWEr

New partners to join your team

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How We Partner

We amplify your life’s work

We bring energy, strategy, and execution capacity

Growth

  • 3-5 year strategic plans
  • Quarterly objectives
  • Working “on” the business

CULTURE & CARE

  • Chaplains, discipleship groups
  • Financial Peace, health coaches
  • Care team, internal mercy
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WE BRING
Energy
Strategy
Execution capacity

Operational structure

  • Weekly leadership L10 meetings (inc. KPIs)
  • Organizational chart development
  • Leadership offsites

leadership

  • Recruiting & onboarding
  • Leadership development
  • C12 membership

Financial excellence

  • Dashboards, 13-week cash flow reports
  • Annual budgets, 5-year plans
  • FP&A and key metric reviews

technology

  • Al insights
  • Scalable systems

M&A

  • Market mapping
  • Deal execution & integration
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who has entrusted us

Legacy Spotlights

The privilege of stewardship, affirmed by those who entrusted us

“I can’t imagine a more genuine, respectable, or better leader than Kyle. His style is very motivational. While he believes his gifting is with numbers, I know God also gave him the gifts of inspiration and leadership!”
Sheri Henegar
Sheri Henegar
President, Duncan & Sons
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Brian King
Brian King
CEO, Westbrook
“Kyle was extremely transparent and stood by his word, even when discussions got a bit heated. He handles himself with class and professionalism. Good things happen to good people, and Kyle is exactly that!”
Jason Walder
Jason Walder
Founder, Wathco
“Brian is willing to confront, walk into tough places, be obedient even when costly, and walk alongside others in an encouraging yet challenging way. He loves God and sincerely desires to help others to be better, with an eternal stewardship perspective in mind.”
Randy Leander
Randy Leander
Founder, Dentonics
“Brian brings deep executive experience, marked by wisdom, discernment, and integrity. He has a unique ability to simplify complex challenges and shape them into clear, executable strategies. His devotion to Jesus is evident in the way he lives, leads, and invests in people.”
Jayson Berg
Jayson Berg
Chair, C12
“Brian helped me develop convictional leadership rooted in faith, not just personality. His experience and willingness to offer difficult, yet timely advice aided us in getting to the heart of our issues and pressing on with greater excellency and a stronger future.”
Alex Stewart
Alex Stewart
President, Prem. Body Armor
“I can’t imagine a more genuine, respectable, or better leader than Kyle. His style is very motivational. While he believes his gifting is with numbers, I know God also gave him the gifts of inspiration and leadership!”
Sheri Henegar
Sheri Henegar
President, Duncan & Sons
"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare."
Brian King
Brian King
CEO, Westbrook
“Kyle was extremely transparent and stood by his word, even when discussions got a bit heated. He handles himself with class and professionalism. Good things happen to good people, and Kyle is exactly that!”
Jason Walder
Jason Walder
Founder, Wathco
“Brian is willing to confront, walk into tough places, be obedient even when costly, and walk alongside others in an encouraging yet challenging way. He loves God and sincerely desires to help others to be better, with an eternal stewardship perspective in mind.”
Randy Leander
Randy Leander
Founder, Dentonics
“Brian brings deep executive experience, marked by wisdom, discernment, and integrity. He has a unique ability to simplify complex challenges and shape them into clear, executable strategies. His devotion to Jesus is evident in the way he lives, leads, and invests in people.”
Jayson Berg
Jayson Berg
Chair, C12
“Brian helped me develop convictional leadership rooted in faith, not just personality. His experience and willingness to offer difficult, yet timely advice aided us in getting to the heart of our issues and pressing on with greater excellency and a stronger future.”
Alex Stewart
Alex Stewart
President, Prem. Body Armor
“Brian brings deep executive experience, marked by wisdom, discernment, and integrity. He has a unique ability to simplify complex challenges and shape them into clear, executable strategies. His devotion to Jesus is evident in the way he lives, leads, and invests in people.”
Jayson Berg
Jayson Berg
Chair, C12
“Kyle is one of the most inspiring and impactful leaders I have ever had the opportunity to work with. What makes him exceptional is his ability to balance professionalism with genuine care and joy. Kyle’s energy, humor, and collaborative spirit brought life to even the most challenging days!”
Sheri Henegar
Sheri Henegar
President, Duncan & Sons
“Finding a partner is hard work. Developing a partnership is even harder. It takes commitment. It takes clarity. It takes consistency. Kyle embodies these qualities and couples them with the virtues of hunger and humility as he approaches his life and his work.”
Brian King
Brian King
CEO, Westbrook
“Brian is willing to confront, walk into tough places, be obedient even when costly, and walk alongside others in an encouraging yet challenging way. He loves God and sincerely desires to help others to be better, with an eternal stewardship perspective in mind.”
Randy Leander
Randy Leander
Founder, Dentonics
“As a Godly leader, Brian brings a strong business acumen and a disciplined approach to everyday challenges, all while prioritizing a balanced, Christ-centered approach in every aspect of life. He has left a lasting and profoundly positive impression on me.”
Neal Millsaps
Neal Millsaps
Chair, C12
“Kyle was instrumental in what we accomplished with his private equity firm. He taught me a ton, and I loved working with him. As a founder who had never worked with private equity before, I couldn’t have picked a better partner than Kyle.”
Gary Ovsiowitz
Gary Ovsiowitz
Founder, Westcoast Gate
“Brian encouraged me to grow, uncover blind spots in how I was leading, and challenged me to align my business practices with my faith. Brian’s blend of humility, wisdom, and unwavering biblical conviction have left a lasting mark on my life and my business.”
Justin Phillips
Justin Phillips
Presisent, Landmark Roofing
“Brian helped me develop convictional leadership rooted in faith, not just personality. His experience and willingness to offer difficult, yet timely advice aided us in getting to the heart of our issues and pressing on with greater excellency and a stronger future.”
Alex Stewart
Alex Stewart
President, Prem. Body Armor
“Kyle was extremely transparent and stood by his word, even when discussions got a bit heated. He handles himself with class and professionalism. Good things happen to good people, and Kyle is exactly that!”
Jason Walder
Jason Walder
Founder, Wathco