Proven in Acquisitions. Built for Action.

We're Mark and Katie, business owners each bringing 20+ years of experience in our fields who are successfully starting and acquiring small businesses with a truly innovative approach.

Mark and Katie Fleming, business acquisition experts and SBA loan specialists, working together on business strategies

An Action-Focused Model That Works.

We buy businesses with intent, experience, and a plan. We team up with owner operators—exceptional individuals with industry-specific expertise—who take an active leadership role in each business we acquire. Together, we co-own the company and build on its foundation.

Here's How This Benefits Everyone

Our Partners

Our owner-operator partners are the majority owner and lead day-to-day operations. We remove administrative friction—centralizing functions like finance, HR, marketing, process optimization, and collections—so they can focus on keeping customers and employees happy.

For Sellers

Exiting owners gain peace of mind knowing their business will be led by a capable, committed owner operator backed by a proven, experienced team who understands the acquisition process.

For Brokers & M&A Advisors

We're respectful, responsive, and ready buyers. When we engage, it's with serious intent, a qualified operator pre-committed, and the resources to close. That means fewer surprises, faster timelines, and greater certainty for your clients. Important: we are buyers, not co-brokers.

Our Owner Operator Partners Are:

  • Industry insiders with relevant management experience
  • SBA preapproved and ready to close
  • Poised to help the company grow
  • Trained for ownership and operational leadership
  • Committed to preserving a business's legacy

Hands-On Owners. All-In Partners.

We aren't passive investors. We play an active role, ensuring continuity, focusing on strategic growth, and providing crucial operational support.

We bring:

Operational Knowledge

With experience in a wide range of industries, we can step in and step up from day 1 to keep your business running soundly.

Efficient Capital

We structure SBA loans or other loan financing and equity to get deals done quickly.

Speed & Certainty

We know the acquisition process cold. We move fast, manage every detail, and get to closing.

Legal Support

We work with M&A counsel who knows how to keep deals on track and amicable.

Centralized Resources

We take on the back office so our owner-operator partners can focus on what matters—your employees and customers.

See a Sample of Businesses We Own.

Our portfolio spans diverse industries, each led by capable owner operators with industry expertise.

Portfolio of businesses owned by Owner Actions including HVAC, fireplace, restaurant, well drilling, logistics, portable sanitation, energy transfer, edible arrangements, and pizza businesses

We Buy with Purpose. Always.

We're not deal-chasers. We're disciplined buyers who only pursue businesses that fit our capabilities and those of a specific owner operator partner.

We don't cold-inquire without an owner operator partner in mind or shotgun LOIs that waste everyone's time. Every deal we pursue is intentional, well-matched, and high-conviction.

We focus on:

Businesses in industries and geographies we know well
Companies with strong fundamentals and room to grow
Opportunities that align with a specific, prequalified owner operator

Not Your Typical Buyer. And Proud of It.

We're business owners first. That gives us an edge in both due diligence and daily operations. We know what it takes to run a company, not just buy one. Our approach brings:

Operational know-how
Acquisition experience
Real capital
A clear plan for growth

We're serious about every deal. We're built for action.

Get to Know Us.

We're Mark and Katie Fleming, husband-and-wife business partners who bring complementary expertise to every acquisition. Our combined experience spans finance, operations, and strategic growth across diverse industries. We don't just buy businesses; we understand them, improve them, and build lasting partnerships that benefit everyone involved. Here's what each of us brings to the table.

Mark Fleming, CFA and FRM, business acquisition expert with 20+ years of experience in evaluating and growing companies

Mark Fleming

Business owner, CEO, investor, and coach. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), he has over 20 years of experience evaluating, acquiring, and growing companies. He's also a recognized voice in the SMB acquisition space.

Katie Fleming, MBA, senior business executive with 20 years of experience in business development across multiple industries

Katie Fleming

Business owner, senior executive, and operator with 20 years of experience in business development across finance, SaaS, manufacturing, staffing, education, and consulting industries. She frequently writes on business and leadership topics and holds an MBA and a BBA in marketing.

In the Spotlight for the Work We Love Doing.

Best Owner-Operator Business Acquisition Model

Acquisition International
2026

Owner Actions, for serving clients through an innovative business model

Legacy Award

The Conway Center
2025

Owner Actions, for enduring service in its field

Excelling Finance Leader

Midwest Finance Forum
2025

Mark Fleming, CFA, FRM for his role in leading Owner Actions

Ohio500

Ohio Business Magazine
2025

Mark Fleming, CFA, FRM, for his influential leadership and impact on business in the state