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Regional Search Director – Part-Time / Contractor (Nashville, TN)

Identify & Connect with Small Business Owners Who Need a Transition Plan

Legacy of Tennessee is hiring a part-time, contractor-based Regional Search Director to help identify and uncover essential small, family-owned businesses in the Nashville area that are not actively listed for sale but need a transition plan.

We are focused on building a regional network of 3-5 essential businesses within a 100-mile radius of Nashville. These businesses are critical to the local economy and infrastructure, yet many lack a succession plan. Our model is designed to help these owners transition on their terms while keeping their businesses locally operated and positioned for long-term success.

An Ideal Opportunity for a Business-Minded Professional

This role is perfect for someone who :

Wants to keep their current job but is looking for a side gig that allows them to make money by uncovering the next generation of small, family-owned businesses.
Enjoys studying small business trends and can think outside the box to identify acquisition opportunities.
Is data-driven and understands how to use research, industry trends, and market insights to pinpoint businesses that fit our investment criteria.
Is excited about building their search team—leading a network of like-minded searchers to work together in their free time to identify acquisition opportunities.
Wants to be part of a larger movement to acquire and operate small businesses with financial backing from outside investors.

You’ll be joining a team of similar contractors based in North Carolina, Colorado, and Virginia, all working to identify, connect with, and help transition businesses that are critical to local infrastructure.

About Legacy of Tennessee

Launching in March 2025, Legacy of Tennessee is backed by Legacy Holdings, a private equity group of operators focused on redefining small business acquisitions.

Unlike traditional private equity or search funds, Legacy Holdings partners with local operators in key regions across the U.S. to identify and acquire small businesses that fit within a strategic, long-term network.

Unlike traditional buyers, we are :

Backed by well-capitalized family offices that prioritize long-term value over short-term financial engineering.

Focused on essential, service-based businesses that are critical to local infrastructure.

Committed to keeping businesses locally owned while introducing operational improvements and professionalization.

When a Regional Search Director identifies a business that meets our criteria, Legacy Holdings provides the capital and resources to acquire and operate the business.

What You’ll Do in This Role

Identify and connect with small, family-owned businesses in Nashville and the surrounding areas that could be strong acquisition opportunities.

Find businesses that are not actively listed for sale but may be open to transition if presented with the right opportunity.

Use data, research, and industry trends to pinpoint businesses that align with our investment criteria.

Build and lead your own team of searchers—collaborating in your free time to source and analyze businesses together.

Leverage your career and industry network to access business owners in essential services, industrials, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Stay ahead of industry trends—particularly in areas like data centers, energy, and industrial services—to spot acquisition opportunities.

Engage with local entrepreneurs, business brokers, and industry contacts to build a strong pipeline of potential businesses.

Work closely with the Legacy Holdings team to evaluate businesses and ensure they align with our investment strategy.

What We’re Looking For

A professional already working in or around B2B services, industrials, or essential industries.

A strong local network—someone who knows the Nashville business community and can connect with owners directly.

An analytical thinker who enjoys studying business models, market trends, and industry insights to identify acquisition targets.

An outgoing and strategic thinker—comfortable having conversations with business owners about transition opportunities.

A self-motivated leader who wants to build and manage their small team of searchers to source businesses collaboratively.

A future entrepreneur who wants to be involved in business ownership and operations but does not have the capital or structure to do it alone.

What’s in It for You?

A Contractor Role with a Monthly Stipend – You will receive a monthly stipend to support networking and business identification efforts.

Significant Cash Incentives – If a business you help source is acquired, you will receive an attractive cash payout upon closing.

A Pathway to Small Business Ownership – This role can serve as a stepping stone to transition into a leadership role within an acquired company if desired.

Exclusive Access to the M&A Process – You’ll gain firsthand experience in business acquisitions, negotiations, and operations—positioning you for a long-term career in small business investment.

The Opportunity to Be Part of Something Bigger – Instead of one-off deals, you’ll be helping build a network of synergetic businesses that will support one another and thrive in a professionalized environment.

Why Legacy of Tennessee?

We Are Dismantling the Traditional Business Acquisition Model – Many small business owners don’t have a transition plan and don’t want to sell to traditional private equity buyers. We offer a better, more sustainable solution for business owners and their communities.

We’re Backed by Deep Capital & Strategic Investors – Our structure allows us to move quickly on the right deals and provide owners with flexible transition options that preserve their company’s legacy.

We Focus on Essential Businesses – Our approach is centered around high-value, recession-resistant businesses that support critical infrastructure, logistics, and industrial services.

We Are Building a Hyper-Local Network – Rather than a scattered roll-up model, we focus on regional clusters of businesses that can create synergies, cross-selling opportunities, and operational efficiencies.

Who Should Apply?

If you have :

Experience in B2B services, industrials, data centers, or related sectors

A strong local network in Nashville and surrounding areas

A deep understanding of small business owners and their challenges

An interest in studying small business trends and using data to identify opportunities

A desire to build a team of searchers and work together to find acquisition targets

A goal of getting involved in small business acquisitions and operations without personal financial risk

Then this role is for you.

This is a rare opportunity to get in at the ground level of one of the most exciting investment strategies in small business—helping companies transition in a way that preserves their legacy and strengthens local economies.

How to Apply

To express interest, submit your resume and a short paragraph explaining why you’d be a great fit for this opportunity.

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