JackQuisitions
Posts
What You've Missed So Far in '26

What You've Missed So Far in '26

Content to get your mind right

Jack Carr
February 23, 2026

Welcome to the JackQuisitions newsletter,

I don’t know about you, but 2026 has been a wild ride so far. And it’s only February.

I’ve been cranking out content, having great conversations with you all, and pushing my own businesses forward.

Today, I’m sharing five podcast episodes that I suggest you watch if you’re interested in acquiring, managing, and/or growing a home service business this year.

Ready For Your Next Acquisition?

Check out these acquisition opportunities that caught my eye this week:

A growing, asset-light HVAC company based in Arlington, TX and serving the DFW metroplex, established in 2015, generates $2.5M in revenue and $590K in SDE/EBITDA, is offered at a $2.5M asking price
Window cleaning business priced at $65,000 generating $118,000 in gross revenue, positioned as a recession-resistant, scalable home and commercial service business with repeat customers
Louisiana pest control business generating $392,000 in revenue and $113,000 in cash flow, offered at $350,000, with a largely recurring residential client base

Make Financing Your Competitive Advantage in 2026

If you are buying a business or commercial real estate in 2026, financing will either be your edge or your bottleneck.

Alan Peterson helps make it the edge.

With more than a decade of experience closing SBA and commercial real estate loans, Alan is known for stepping into complex transactions other lenders avoid, structuring deals creatively, and guiding buyers from the first underwriting conversation all the way through closing.

He understands acquisitions, cash flow analysis, seller expectations, and how to keep momentum when a deal hits friction.

Backed by First Internet Bank, a top SBA lender since 2018, he brings the resources of a national platform with the responsiveness of a direct partner, delivering a faster, more flexible process built for buyers who want problems solved, not created.

Catch Up on Content

I’ve got a lot on my plate, but shooting my podcast is always top of mind. I love sharing stories, advice, and tips with you all.

Here are some of my favorite episodes of the year (so far).

Watch This BEFORE Your Buy/Start A Business in 2026

Buying a business in 2026? In this episode of JackQuisitions, I break down the three industries I would avoid at all costs and the three acquisition opportunities with the biggest tailwinds right now.

The New SBA Rule That's Destroying Home Service Deals

SBA lending rules changed for 2026, and in this episode of JackQuisitions I sit down with Alan Peterson of First Internet Bank to break down how the new SOP updates are killing the popular seller-retained equity strategy and what buyers need to know before closing a deal this year.

The Best Off-Market Deals Never Get Listed

Feeling behind because you haven’t closed a deal in six months? In this episode of JackQuisitions, I sit down with Jack Carr and Chris Barr to deliver a brutal reality check on the real timeline of small business acquisitions and why rushing is the fastest way to go broke.

Scaling From $2.5M to $7M in 12 Months Through Acquisitions

In this episode of JackQuisitions, I sit down with Ian Smith of South River Capital to unpack what it really looks like to scale through acquisitions in home services when the “platform” you bought turns out to be pen, paper, and magnets on a board.

Your First Acquisition Will Probably Be Your Worst (Here’s Why)

In this episode of JackQuisitions, I sit down with Nathan Lindley of Done Right to break down what it really takes to roll up small HVAC companies and why acquisition can be the smartest growth channel in the trades.

Tell Me What You’re Thinking

Reply to this email with your favorite episode and why. I read every piece of feedback I receive.

How do you feel about today's JackQuisitions newsletter?

Disclosure: Some of the content and links in this newsletter are sponsored or affiliate links, which means we may receive payment or earn a commission if you click through or purchase. However, all opinions expressed are entirely my own.