Experts in Your Corner

You’ve poured your hard work and heart into this business, and now you’re ready for the next step. We’ll get you there with confidence

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A Shared Vision

For nearly three decades, 3PG has worked side-by-side with founders in the skilled trades, green industry, and facility service sectors on growth, scaling, valuation, acquisitions, and exit planning. Our clients have included landscaping, turf, and tree care, pest control, nursery, snow and ice, water management, and other facility service companies.

When you’re at a crossroads for what’s next, being pushed in one direction and pulled in another, we help you explore the options that make the most sense for you, your business, your employees, and your legacy. We know the markets, we know the players, and we know the importance of making a decision that makes sense financially and emotionally.

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Real-World Market Insight

3PG has been steeped in your industry for the entirety of our existence. As the foremost expert in the facilities services market, we know the leading private equity firms who are actively investing in these segments, so we can match you with the right partner for your business for certainty to close.

We’ve assisted with hundreds of successful transitions for independent business owners in sectors including:

  • Landscaping
  • Turf and tree care
  • Pest control
  • Nursery
  • Snow and ice
  • Water management
  • HVAC
  • Irrigation
  • Lighting
  • Aquatic
  • And other field services

Guiding Founders to Confident Decisions

We’re here for those life-altering decisions that change the course of your business that you’ve built from the ground up. We can help you navigate a mix of growth, operational, leadership, financial, and exit-planning strategies to leave your people, your business, and your future on the right trajectory.

Growth and Scaling for Institutional Capital Readiness

  • Sustainable growth
  • Increasing profitability
  • Expanding into multiple markets
  • Building systems that support scale
  • Scaling beyond founder-led operations
  • Creating enterprise value beyond revenue

Exit & Wealth Creation

  • Knowing what your company is worth
  • How to position for a successful exit
  • How buyers/private equity evaluate businesses
  • How to transition from operator to owner/investor mindset

Compliance and Operational Risk

  • Compliance gaps
  • Operational inefficiencies
  • Risk management
  • Financial reporting
  • Scalability of infrastructure

Addressing Day-to-Day Real Challenges

  • Labor shortages and retention
  • Leadership development
  • Company culture
  • Succession planning
  • Family-owned business dynamics

Start with a Conversation

Whether you’re thinking about selling now or just starting to explore your options, our team will help you understand what’s possible, what to expect, and what makes sense for you.

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