Business Buyer Profile

Justin
Thomas

Marine Corps veteran and enterprise IT architect looking to acquire a proven, established business in the Tampa Bay area. Strong leadership, modern systems, and a genuine commitment to the community it serves.

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Background

Who I Am

I spent 8 years in the Marine Corps supporting special operations across four deployments to the Middle East. That environment taught me how to lead under pressure, build teams that perform when it counts, and get things done without excuses.

After the military, I moved into IT leadership and spent the last 5 years as an IT Systems Architect at USSOCOM, designing and operating complex enterprise networks spanning worldwide. Alongside that career, I have built and run my own digital ventures as a solopreneur.

I am looking for my next opportunity to lead something meaningful, take care of good people, and make a real contribution to the Tampa Bay community. Buying a business is not the finish line for me. It is the starting point.

8
Years Supporting Special Operations
4
Combat Deployments
5+
Years Enterprise IT Architecture

Value Add

What I Bring to the Table

01

Leadership and Culture

8 years supporting special operations in the Marine Corps taught me how to build accountable teams, earn trust quickly, and lead people who take their work seriously. I know what a high-performing culture looks and feels like, and I know how to protect one.

02

Enterprise Systems and Technology

As an IT Systems Architect at USSOCOM, I designed and operated complex networks spanning the globe. I can modernize any operation's infrastructure, identify inefficiencies quickly, and build systems that are built to scale.

03

Digital Marketing and Lead Generation

I have built automated content systems, run paid social campaigns, and understand SEO and lead generation at a practical level. I help businesses connect with more of the right customers without overhauling what already works.

04

Operations and Process Improvement

Military background plus IT leadership means I see operational complexity and know how to bring structure to it. I am not looking for a perfect business. I am looking for a good one with room to grow, and the skills to help it get there.

Acquisition Criteria

My Deal Box

What I Am Looking For

A Business With Roots in the Community I am looking for something established, ideally 10 or more years in operation. Longevity tells me that real relationships have been built and real value has been delivered.
Room to Grow Through Marketing Many great businesses have grown primarily through reputation and referrals. That is a sign of quality. I bring the ability to pair that strong foundation with a modern marketing presence to reach even more customers.
Lasting Client Relationships I am drawn to businesses where a single customer relationship can span years, not just a single transaction. Recurring revenue, or the potential to build it, is a strong signal that customers genuinely value what you provide.
Located in the Tampa Bay Area I want to be invested in the same community the business serves. This is not a passive investment for me. It is a commitment to a place I call home.

Important to Me as a Buyer

A Team That Has Been Taken Care Of Tenured employees and low turnover tell me the owner has built something people want to be part of. I take that seriously and intend to carry it forward.
A Business That Stands on Its Own The best businesses have systems, relationships, and a reputation that live beyond any single person. That is a testament to how well the business was built, and it is what makes a clean, confident transition possible for both sides.
A Diversified Client Base A business with many strong customer relationships is a resilient one. It reflects the kind of consistent value delivery that I want to continue building on.
10+ Years in Operation
Established businesses only
$150K+ Target SDE
Seller's discretionary earnings
<$1M Purchase Price
SBA + seller financing preferred

Let's Talk

Think I might be the right
person to carry this forward?

What you have built matters. The years of work, the relationships, the reputation in your community do not happen by accident. I am looking for a business where that foundation is already in place and where the right next owner can honor it and grow from it. If that sounds like what you are looking for in a buyer, I would genuinely love to have a conversation.

Reach Out

Or email me directly at justinsbusinesssearch@gmail.com