We are looking to acquire small and medium-sized businesses within the media and communication space to be owned and operated by Resolve founder Jeff Bartsch.

In the 14th century, Japanese foresters developed a technique called daisugi, which is the practice of growing trees on top of other trees. It’s an unusual way of sustainably creating lumber without cutting down the trees themselves.

These days, business acquisition can bring up stories of professional investors that buy the forest, then cut it all down on a short timeframe and leave, often harming the businesses or the people connected to them. We think that daisugi is a great example of creativity, preserving what's been built, and creating sustainable value in business too.

Jeff Bartsch is the founder of multiple businesses with 20+ years of success in Communication and Media.

  • Creative leader with broad expertise across operations, finance, B2B/B2C sales and marketing, and leadership.
  • Experienced with in-person and remote team operations from enterprise level to solo operators.
  • Consultant/advisor to financial leaders, author, podcast host, and creator of online training and education resources.
  • Co-founder of lending company which supports small businesses with startup costs, operating capital, & M&A.
  • Lifelong musician, teacher, and mentor.
Jeff Bartsch

CURRENT CRITERIA:

  • Media or communication related
  • Revenue at or near $2M–$5M
  • Profit/SDE $600K–$1M
  • Open to digital/remote or most US states.
  • Open to possibility of alternate industries of similar size within greater Cleveland area.

GOALS:

  • Organic and non-organic (M&A) growth.
  • Preserving and expanding relationships and brand value.

 EMAIL CONTACT: Jeff [at] ResolveEntertainment.com.