vancouver, bc · buyer
hi, i'm sam.
i'm looking to buy a bc service business — and keep building the legacy that you started.
what i'm doing
i'm 20 years old and i'm looking to acquire an owner-operated service business in bc. not to flip it. not to gut it. to run it, grow it, and treat it the way it deserves to be treated.
i come from a sales and trades-marketing background. i've worked directly with cleaning companies, hvac, plumbing, and roofing businesses — running their ads, seo, and digital strategy. i know what good operations look like, and i know what's missing in most of them.
if you've built something and you're starting to think about what's next — i'd love to have a conversation.
i'm on a mission to buy good bc service businesses and give them a permanent home. if this sounds like what you've built — i'd love to just chat.
a real person (me) reads every single one.
what i promise you
fair offer
a number that reflects what you actually built — not what an algorithm spits out.
your team stays
the people who made it work keep their jobs. that's not negotiable.
no broker fees
i come direct. more money in your pocket, less friction in the process.
long-term owner
i'm not flipping this. i'm building a career out of running it well.
who we are
Sam Franco
Buyer & Operator
Started in sales at 17. By 20, managing the full BC territory for a $6M+ distribution operation. Before that, ran a media company helping cleaning, HVAC, plumbing, and roofing businesses grow through SEO and paid ads. That's how I fell in love with this industry.
LinkedIn
Caesar Franco
Advisor & Partner
Built a business from zero to 30+ employees in Colombia, ran it for 18 years, and sold it. He brings real operator experience — what it actually takes to scale, lead a team, and exit on your terms. He's involved because he's done it.
LinkedInour experience
Sales & Distribution — BC Territory
Managed and grew the full BC territory for a $6M+ wholesale distribution operation. Handled account management, team optimization, and built automation into the sales process.
Trades Marketing — Media Company
Ran a media company specializing in SEO, Google Ads, and Facebook campaigns for trades businesses — roofing, HVAC, plumbing, commercial cleaning. Worked directly with owners. That's where I learned this industry from the inside out.
Built, Scaled & Exited — Firsthand
Caesar Franco built a business from the ground up, scaled it to 30+ employees over 18 years, and sold it. We're not just studying acquisitions — we know what the other side of the table looks like.
our portfolio company
Avismo Labels ↗ avismo.ca
our family operates a full-service print & labels company in surrey, bc — 10+ years running, 175+ clients. every business we acquire gets this as an in-house resource: better signage, branded materials, faster turnaround, lower cost. it's not a bonus. it's built in.
the businesses i'm looking for
i'm not a fit for every business.
and that's okay.
the businesses that get me excited usually have:
01
real profit.
the business makes money today. you can back it up with numbers.
02
a few years behind them.
3+ years in business. you've made it through the hard part.
03
a real team.
it doesn't live and die on you being there every single day.
04
a good name.
customers come back. your reputation does the talking.
05
honest books.
clean financials. no sketchy stuff. i'm not here to dig up problems.
if that sounds like what you've built — i'd love to talk.
why i made this page
cold emails are easy to ignore. i get that.
i made this page so that if you're a business owner in bc and you get a message from me, you can come here and actually see who i am. not a faceless pe fund. not a holding company with a fancy name. just a 20-year-old from surrey who knows the trades, has real experience, and wants to buy one good business and run it right.
the trades industry doesn't always get the recognition it deserves. these businesses keep cities running — and when it's time for an owner to step back, the process shouldn't feel like it's stacked against them. i don't think it needs to be that complicated.
if you're thinking about selling — even if it's 3 years away — i'd rather have a 15-minute call now than send you 10 more emails you'll delete. the best deals start with a conversation, not a term sheet.
get in touch
even if you're 5 years away from selling — let's talk now.
the best deals don't happen when someone is desperate to sell. they happen when two people build trust over time. i'd rather know you early.
a real person (me) reads every single one.