Mark Tapp

San Antonio, Texas

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Background in small business lending, insurance, and multi-venture operations.Currently building toward acquiring a cash-flowing business in San Antonio, Texas area.

[email protected]
(210) 367-4116

Operating Partner. Real Equity. Real Accountability.

🔎 Path A — For active buyers/investors:

Already bought or buying a business and don't want to run it day-to-day?
I operate on a fixed monthly retainer plus an equity stake (typically around 25%, consistent with standard operating-partner structures) — aligned incentives, not just a paycheck.

🔎 Path B — For tired owners:

Own a business you're ready to hand off but not ready to fully exit?
I step in as a paid operator now, with a pre-negotiated option to purchase once financing is in place — typically within a year. You keep the business running clean while you plan your exit on your terms.You get a clean exit, on your terms.

⬇️ BUY BOX / operating criteria

What I'm looking to operate or acquire:

SPECIALTY BUSINESSES

Years in insurance, including time as a VP at UnitedHealthcare, give me a strong understanding of how the medical payer and reimbursement side works. I'm looking to operate or acquire an established medical wholesale or DME distribution business with existing payer relationships and staff in place.

I've previously owned and operated a coffee roasting franchise, so this isn't a new category for me — I understand the production side, the wholesale/B2B relationships, and what makes a roasting operation run well day to day. I'm looking to operate or acquire an established wholesale coffee roaster or cold brew manufacturer (B2B model, not a retail coffee shop) — ideally a business that already has its production, staff, and wholesale accounts in place. Open to white-label or dropship programs the business offers to its own clients, but the core operation needs to be actual manufacturing, not a resale/dropship model itself.

Through managing RV consignment fleets, I've worked closely with storage facility operators and understand the operating side of the business — space utilization, tenant/customer management, and vendor relationships. I'm looking to operate or acquire an established RV storage facility or a combined office/storage park, ideally with existing tenants and staff in place.

FAQ

Q: What does "operating" a business actually mean?
A: I step into day-to-day management — running operations, staff, vendors, and systems — so the owner or buyer doesn't have to be hands-on. I'm not a passive advisor or a silent investor; I'm in the business.Q: Do you take equity, or do you want to buy my business outright?
A: Yes — I typically structure operating roles with a retainer plus an equity stake, usually in the range of 25%, similar to standard operating-partner arrangements. Exact terms depend on the specific business and deal.Q: Are you looking to buy a business right now?
A: Yes — I'm actively building my acquisition pipeline and have access to investor capital that can move quickly on the right opportunity. Right now, I'm selectively taking on operating roles, which is exactly the kind of hands-on work that leads to a strong long-term fit for both sides.Q: What industries are you focused on?
See the buy box above — service businesses, medical wholesale/DME, light manufacturing (particularly wholesale coffee/cold brew), and RV storage or office/storage parks. If your business is close but not an exact match, reach out anyway.Q: Where are you located / how far will you travel?
A: Based in San Antonio, TX. Open to businesses in the San Antonio area and reasonably beyond — happy to discuss specifics on a call.Q: How do we start the conversation?
A: Book a 15-minute call below — no pitch, just a conversation about what you need and whether it's a fit.

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