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Nathan Faygenholtz

Navy Veteran, Searcher

Mark Barrera

Digital Marketing Expert, Searcher

Matthias Smith

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Heather Endresen

Viso Business Capital, Partner

Nathan Faygenholtz

Navy Veteran, Searcher

Mark Barrera

Digital Marketing Expert, Searcher

Matthias Smith

Pioneer Capital Advisory, Partner

Heather Endresen

Viso Business Capital, Partner

Nathan Faygenholtz

Navy Veteran, Searcher

Mark Barrera

Digital Marketing Expert, Searcher

Matthias Smith

Pioneer Capital Advisory, Partner

Heather Endresen

Viso Business Capital, Partner

Daniel Fara

Siwa Capital, Managing Partner

Kyle Miller

Bamal Fastener Corp, Investor

Grant Hensel

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Nathan Lenahan

Bart’s Heating & Air, Advisor

Daniel Fara

Siwa Capital, Managing Partner

Daniel Fara

Siwa Capital, Managing Partner

Kyle Miller

Bamal Fastener Corp, Investor

Grant Hensel

Entrepreneurial Capital, Investor

Nathan Lenahan

Bart’s Heating & Air, Advisor

Kyle Miller

Bamal Fastener Corp, Investor

Grant Hensel

Entrepreneurial Capital, Investor

Nathan Lenahan

Bart’s Heating & Air, Advisor

Nathan Faygenholtz
Navy Veteran Searcher
Mark Barrera
Digital Marketing Expert Searher
Matthias Smith
Pioneer Capital Advisory,Partner
Heather Endresen
Viso Business Capital Partner
Daniel Fara
Managing Partner, Siwa Capital
Kyle Miller
Bamal Fastener Corp Investor
Grant Hensel
Entrepreneurial Capital Investor
Nathan Lenahan
Bart’s Heating & Air Advisor
Mark Barrera
Digital Marketing Expert Searher
Daniel Fara
Managing Partner, Siwa Capital
Kyle Miller
Bamal Fastener Corp Investor
Grant Hensel
Entrepreneurial Capital Investor
Nathan Lenahan
Bart’s Heating & Air Advisor
Matthias Smith
Pioneer Capital Advisory,Partner
1,000+ active searchers, owners, and investors
Join the leading community for serious SMB searchers, owners, and investors
The Mainshares Network is a trusted community of people building, buying, and investing in America’s small businesses. Access expert insights, real deal flow, and a high-caliber peer network.
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Digital Marketing Expert Searher
Matthias Smith
Pioneer Capital Advisory, Partner
Kyle Miller
Bamal Fastener Corp, Investor
Managing Partner, Siwa Capital
Nathan Lenahan
Bart’s Heating & Air, Advisor
Nathan Faygenholtz
Navy Veteran, Searcher

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