Serious Operators Only.

Become an owner-operator
by acquiring a small business.

Now accepting applications for 2025!
Join the Operator Network

The Operator Network partners with ambitious operators to acquire small businesses.

The road to business ownership can be tough—navigate it with an experienced team to guide you each step of the way.

Backing the next generation of American business owners.

Learn how to buy

Learn everything you need to succeed as an owner.

  • Learn how to become an entrepreneur through acquisition
  • Build real-world leadership and management skills
  • Industry-specific workshops

Get funding

Join a community of serious, passionate SMB operators and advisors.

  • Frequent workshops, webinars, and in-person networking events
  • Network of advisors who've built 7- and 8-figure SMBs
  • Access to accredited investors and lenders to fund your acquisition

Acquire a business

Lean on our team of industry veterans to buy a small business.

  • Get matched with SMB deals that fit your background, skillset and budget
  • Work with our buy-side advising team to negotiate deals
  • Access to a network of over 450 accredited investors to help fund your deal
Now accepting applications for Jan 1 cohort!
Join the Operator Network

Meet the Team

Joseph Cabrera

A West Point graduate and Texas Business Hall of Fame member, Joseph joins Mainshares after a decorated career serving our country and leading teams in the private sector. The son of a small business owner, Joseph cares deeply about the impact of business ownership on our country.

Cameron Sorsby

Cameron became an entrepreneur when he bought out the founder of his previous company, taking the reigns for 5+ years. With a decade of experience in professional development education, Cameron is dedicated to helping others pursue what makes them come alive and is excited to continue that mission.

Christian Robinson

Christian supports buy-side representation and admissions. He joined Mainshares after working at a business brokerage, where he advised business owners seeking an exit. A former varsity baseball player at Stanford, Christian is excited about building a high-performance network of SMB operators.

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Patrick Pullan

Founder of Blue Ribbon Cooling & Heating, a leading HVAC and electrical provider to Central Texas. He's expanded his business through acquisitions of smaller mom and pops. Recently, he’s launched an in-house academy to train techs and employees.

Gary Greenwald

Gary served as the CTO at TD Ameritrade before starting Annapolis AutoTech, a general automotive repair shop located in Annapolis, MD. Gary sold AutoTech about two years ago and has now relocated to Florida!

Chris DeLeenheer

Chris owns one of the largest locksmith companies in the U.S., has a portfolio of student housing properties, and acquires MEP contracting firms. His wife has launched a private K-12 school in Waco, which now serves over 450 students.
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Where are you currently on your path towards ownership:
Need Buy-side Advising (available now) because I am actively searching for a business
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Early days and just exploring SMB ownership
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What is the Operator Network?
Normally the bottleneck on transactions is the lender or the speed at which the seller moves. The actual capital raise takes around 4-6 weeks, including due diligence, crafting the offering, engaging investors and collecting commitments.
Who should apply?
Normally the bottleneck on transactions is the lender or the speed at which the seller moves. The actual capital raise takes around 4-6 weeks, including due diligence, crafting the offering, engaging investors and collecting commitments.
What is the cost?
Normally the bottleneck on transactions is the lender or the speed at which the seller moves. The actual capital raise takes around 4-6 weeks, including due diligence, crafting the offering, engaging investors and collecting commitments.
What is included in membership?
Normally the bottleneck on transactions is the lender or the speed at which the seller moves. The actual capital raise takes around 4-6 weeks, including due diligence, crafting the offering, engaging investors and collecting commitments.
What are Mainshares' core values?
Normally the bottleneck on transactions is the lender or the speed at which the seller moves. The actual capital raise takes around 4-6 weeks, including due diligence, crafting the offering, engaging investors and collecting commitments.
Do I receive any capital as part of being in the program?
Normally the bottleneck on transactions is the lender or the speed at which the seller moves. The actual capital raise takes around 4-6 weeks, including due diligence, crafting the offering, engaging investors and collecting commitments.