Buying One Exceptional Business. Operating It for Decades.
I am an individual owner-operator seeking to acquire one outstanding business in Upstate South Carolina through SBA financing and long-term stewardship — not private equity.
EBITDA / SDE
Annual Revenue
Easley, South Carolina
Owner-Operator
Operational leadership, ownership, and disciplined decision-making.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Leading clinical teams under pressure with high-stakes decisions and accountability for outcomes.
Business Owner Since 2018
Building, running, and scaling an operating company with crews, equipment, and P&L responsibility.
Profitable Service Company
Route-based operations, recurring customers, and hands-on management of day-to-day performance.
Residential Real Estate Investor
Long-term portfolio owner focused on cash flow, capital allocation, and durable assets.
SBA Acquisition Buyer
Prepared, pre-qualified, and actively working with experienced SBA 7(a) lenders.
Upstate South Carolina
Based in Easley. Personally invested in the region I intend to buy and operate within.
A hands-on operator prepared to lead, decide, and own for the long term.
Jordan Crooks is an owner-operator based in Easley, South Carolina. He currently owns and operates a profitable route-based service business, manages a residential real estate portfolio, and serves as an Emergency Department Charge Nurse — a role that demands calm leadership, disciplined decision-making with incomplete information, and full accountability for teams and outcomes.
That same posture is what he brings to acquiring and operating a business: steady judgment, clear communication, and respect for the people doing the work. He has built and run operating teams, managed capital and cash flow, and made hard calls in environments where preparation and composure matter more than slogans.
Jordan is not building a portfolio, raising a fund, or flipping companies. He intends to acquire one business, own it personally, and operate it for decades — with a commitment to preserving what the seller built and investing patiently in employees, customers, and the community.
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A prepared, direct principal buyer who respects your process, your client, and your time from the first conversation forward.
Quick Communication
Same-day or next-day responses on CIMs, follow-ups, and diligence questions. No chasing.
Confidential Process
NDAs signed promptly. Nothing shared beyond what the transaction requires — ever.
Respect for Seller Time
Straight feedback quickly. If it's not a fit, I say so — and I say why, professionally.
Organized Due Diligence
Structured request lists, clear timelines, and diligence run by experienced advisors on my side.
Experienced SBA Buyer
Working relationships with SBA 7(a) lenders who know acquisition financing and close on schedule.
Long-Term Operator
I'm buying to run the business, not to flip it. That protects your client and their legacy.
The criteria at a glance.
A single page for brokers, lenders, and owners deciding whether a conversation makes sense.
Annual Revenue
EBITDA / SDE
- Service
- Industrial
- Distribution
- Route Businesses
- Light Manufacturing
- Building Services
Documents and relationships already in place.
Preparation is the difference between an offer and a closing. Every item below is ready to share upon signed NDA.
A clear, respectful path from first call to closing.
Every step is designed to protect confidentiality, respect your time, and give you a straight answer at each stage.
Confidential Conversation
A private, no-pressure call to understand the business and your goals as an owner.
Initial Review
High-level review of financials, operations, and fit against my criteria.
Letter of Intent
A written LOI with proposed terms, structure, and timeline — clear and negotiable.
Due Diligence
Organized diligence across financial, operational, legal, and customer areas.
SBA Financing
Lender underwriting, structure, collateral, and DSCR requirements.
Closing
Finalize documentation, funding, and transfer with experienced counsel on both sides.
Smooth Transition
Seller-led handoff, communication with employees and customers — continuity first.
Stewardship, not financial engineering.
What the seller, the employees, and the community can expect from the day the transaction closes forward.
Employees Are Valued
The team who built the business is the team who will continue to run it. Roles, tenure, and compensation are respected.
Customer Relationships Protected
The service, quality, and personal relationships that earned the customer base are preserved and reinforced.
Vendor Relationships Continue
Existing supplier and partner relationships are honored — no unnecessary disruption to what already works.
The Seller's Reputation Matters
How this business is run after closing reflects on the seller as much as on me. That responsibility is taken seriously.
Growth Is Intentional
Investment and expansion happen thoughtfully, in step with the team, not at the expense of what already works.
Locally Operated
The business stays locally owned and locally operated whenever practical — with an owner who lives in the community.
Straight answers to the questions I hear most.
Are you private equity?
No. I'm an individual owner-operator — not a fund, search fund, holding company, or roll-up. I intend to acquire one business, own it personally, and operate it for decades. There is no committee, no fund timeline, and no forced exit driving my decisions.
Will you keep employees?
Yes. Experienced employees are the reason established businesses work. My intent is to retain the team, honor existing roles and compensation, and grow the business around the people who already know it.
How will you finance the acquisition?
SBA 7(a) financing combined with my own equity contribution, with seller notes considered where appropriate. I already have relationships with experienced SBA lenders. Final approval always depends on the specific business, valuation, cash flow, and underwriting — I'm transparent about that from the first call.
What industries are you looking for?
Established service, industrial, distribution, route-based, light manufacturing, and building-services businesses in Upstate South Carolina. Full criteria are in the downloadable acquisition memo.
How long does closing usually take?
A typical SBA-financed acquisition runs 60 to 120 days from a signed Letter of Intent to closing, depending on lender timing, due diligence, and third-party items. I move promptly and communicate directly at every step.
Can brokers contact you directly?
Yes — brokers are welcome and appreciated. I sign NDAs, review CIMs promptly, give straight feedback, and don't waste your time on businesses outside my stated criteria. Reach me at 864-997-4188 or through the confidential form below.
What information do you need first?
A brief business overview, industry and location, approximate revenue and SDE/EBITDA, and whether an NDA is required to see more. From there I can typically respond with either a next-step call or a direct decline within a day or two.
A confidential conversation is the best place to start.
All inquiries are held in strict confidence. Jordan responds personally within one business day.