You've built something real. A business that runs, serves customers, and employs people. When the time comes to step back, sell, or bring in a partner — you deserve to work with someone who understands what that took.
Dan Canfield has been buying, running, and growing businesses for over a decade. He's not a financial engineer looking for arbitrage — he's an operator who understands that businesses are built by people, and that most of the value is in the systems, the team, and the relationships.
C Holdings focuses on local service businesses in Minneapolis-St. Paul — cleaning, restoration, pest control, HVAC, plumbing, and similar blue-collar recurring services. Businesses where consistent operations and smart marketing unlock growth that the current owner may not have had time to pursue.
If you're thinking about stepping back, bringing in a partner, or accessing capital to grow — Dan wants to talk. Not to make you an offer and walk away, but to understand your business and find a structure that works for both of you.
Most business sales feel adversarial. They don't have to be. Here's how a typical conversation goes from first contact to closed deal — and why most owners say it was easier than they expected.
Fill out the form below or call directly. We'll schedule a 30-minute call to understand your situation — what you've built, what you're looking for, and whether there's a fit. No commitment, no pressure.
Every owner has different goals. Full exit. Partial liquidity. A growth partner. Or just someone to take over operations while you stay involved. We figure out what structure makes sense for your life, not ours.
We move quickly when there's a fit. Due diligence is practical, not exhaustive. And the transition is planned with your team and customers in mind — because their trust is what makes the business valuable.
We focus on local service businesses with recurring revenue, established customer relationships, and good fundamentals. The kind of business where smart systems and focused marketing can meaningfully move the needle.
Commercial, residential, or specialty. Recurring contracts preferred.
Route-based businesses with repeat customers and seasonal demand.
Maintenance-heavy service businesses with local reputation.
Water, fire, mold — insurance-heavy with strong unit economics.
There's no one-size-fits-all deal. Here are the three most common ways we work with owners — and we're open to others if your situation calls for something different.
You're ready to move on. We acquire 100% of the business, handle the transition, and take over operations. You walk away with liquidity and the confidence that your business is in good hands.
Take some chips off the table while staying involved in what you love. We buy a majority stake and bring operational support — you stay active in the business in a role that suits you.
You want to grow but need capital, marketing systems, or operational expertise. We invest in exchange for equity, and work alongside you to scale the business together.
Fill out the form and Dan will personally reach out within 48 hours. There's no commitment and no sales pressure — just a conversation between two operators.
If it's a fit, we'll figure out a structure that works for both sides. If it's not, you'll still leave the call knowing more about what your business is worth and what your options are.
All information shared is strictly confidential. C Holdings does not share business details with third parties without permission.
Dan will personally reach out within 48 hours to set up a call. In the meantime, if you have questions you'd rather not put in writing, you can reach him directly at dan@choldings.co.