Why Us
1
Operator-led Buyer
We understand the realities of running a business day to day and we make decisions with employees, customers and long-term stability in mind - not just spreadsheets.
Together, this is how we preserve the legacy you've built.
2
Local Tampa Bay Focus
We make decisions with an understanding of the community, workforce and customer expectations. Being local allows for hands on leadership, faster problem solving and stronger commitment to the local reputation youve built.
3
Flexible Transitions
We partner together to ensure the pace of transition works for you, the team and the customers. Each acquisition is unique requiring a flexible approach rooted in institutional knowledge, continuity, and employee retention
4
Seller Financing Options
Flexible seller financing structures allow you to reduce risk, defer taxes and participate in the future success of the business you've built rather than taking one-time exit hoping your legacy continues. They also create alignment during the transition to protect your team and customer base.
ABOUT MUELLER TRADES
I’m an operator who believes great trades businesses are built on people, trust, and consistency—not financial engineering. My focus is on acquiring and stewarding local trades companies in the Tampa Bay area with a long-term mindset: protecting the legacy you’ve built, supporting the team that makes it work, and investing thoughtfully in operations and customer experience. I take a hands-on, practical approach rooted in real operational leadership, with the goal of creating stability through transition and sustainable growth for years to com
