Minnesota · Small Business Buyer
I'm Craig Holst — an experienced executive and investor focused on acquiring and growing service businesses. If you're thinking about a transition, I'd like to be the person you talk to.
I'm not a private equity firm. I'm not a broker. I'm Craig — a results-driven executive with a career built on leading high-performing teams, scaling revenue, and driving profitable growth. I'm focused on acquiring and investing in service businesses and building on what their owners have created.
I've spent my career with full P&L responsibility for $70M+ in revenue, closing 20+ multi-million dollar deals, and leading sizable teams across complex organizations. I know how to identify what's working in a business, where the growth opportunities are, and how to execute — without disrupting what's already running well.
When you talk to me, you're talking to someone who genuinely respects the foundation you've built and has the experience to scale and optimize it further. Your employees, your customers, and your reputation are assets I intend to grow.
You'll deal directly with me — no layers, no committee, no strangers. I make decisions quickly and communicate honestly throughout the process.
My goal is to identify growth levers, optimize operations, and expand what's already working — bringing an experienced executive lens to every business I invest in.
Strong credit profile, established relationships with SBA lenders, and access to additional capital sources. I'm positioned to move efficiently from offer to close.
Your reputation, your team, your customer relationships — these are the things that make a business valuable. I'm committed to protecting all of them.
I'm focused on essential service businesses with stable cash flow, established customer bases, and real opportunity for growth. These are the sectors where I see the most potential and where my background adds the most value.
Residential and commercial electrical contractors with established customer bases, licensed teams, and steady project flow.
Plumbing companies serving residential, commercial, or industrial clients with recurring maintenance and repair revenue.
General contractors and specialty remodelers with a strong local reputation, experienced crews, and a consistent project pipeline.
Flooring installation businesses with recurring residential and commercial accounts across hardwood, tile, vinyl, and carpet.
Independent auto repair shops and service centers with loyal customer bases, skilled technicians, and consistent repeat business.
Own a service business that doesn't fit neatly above? Reach out anyway. If it's a solid, cash-flowing business with a good team, I want to hear about it.
I start with a confidential, no-pressure call. I want to understand your business, your timeline, and what a good outcome looks like for you — before we ever talk numbers.
I move quickly and keep things confidential. I respect your time and your business, and I won't drag out the process or make it harder than it needs to be.
I'm flexible on structure — seller financing, earnouts, phased transitions. I want to close a deal that genuinely works for both of us, not just get it done.
I'll work alongside you through the transition to protect customer relationships and support your team. You won't feel like you just dropped the keys and walked away.
"When you sell to me, you're handing your business to a person — not a portfolio."— Craig Holst, Steadfast Holdings
No brokers, no committees, no middlemen. You'll have my personal number and talk to me throughout the entire process.
I'm focused on service businesses specifically — so I understand your margins, your seasonality, your team dynamics, and your customer relationships.
I'm not a cost-cutter. I bring a background in scaling revenue and optimizing performance — your team and your customers are central to that growth.
Strong credit, established SBA lender relationships, and access to additional capital sources. I'm a serious, prepared buyer who can move when the right opportunity is in front of me.
Whether you're ready to sell or just starting to think about it, reach out. There's no pressure — I'm happy to have an honest conversation and answer any questions you have.