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Partnerships & acquisitions for landscape & irrigation leaders

The Value of Legacy

Passionate about faith, family, and hard work? We build strategic partnerships to propel irrigation and landscape businesses to unprecedented growth. Together, we'll leave a lasting impact for generations to come.

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Portfolio

The Mason Family Office, a private investment firm operated by the Mason family, channels the family's capital into landscape and irrigation businesses poised for significant long-term growth potential.
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Are you the business owner we’ve been looking for?

You've meticulously prepared for a potential sale: operations are efficient, financials are impeccable, and you've even begun the emotional detachment (no easy feat when your business feels like your child!).

You're a successful business owner in water engineering, landscape architecture, or irrigation design. You've nurtured a brilliant idea into a thriving company, and now you're contemplating the next chapter.

The valuation process is complete, utilizing every method available to determine a fair price. Logically, this well-oiled machine should be incredibly attractive to the right buyer.

But finding that perfect buyer presents a new hurdle.

Strategizing Your Business Exit

Assessing the risks and rewards of your business's future

Today's business owners have a variety of exit strategies at their disposal, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. These could include partnering with a private equity firm, transitioning ownership to an employee, or even closing the doors and walking away.

The decision to hold onto your business shouldn't be made lightly, as there can be both benefits and consequences down the road.

Missed Financial Opportunities

Forgoing a significant cash infusion from the sale may result in missed financial opportunities, potentially impacting the ability to maximize retirement planning, wealth diversification, or funding other ventures.

Succession Planning Challenges

Delaying or skipping a business exit can complicate succession planning, potentially causing uncertainty and conflicts over the business's future continuity and legacy, especially if ownership transition plans involving family members, key employees, or external buyers are unclear.

Limited Liquidity

Retaining ownership limits the liquidity or wealth and restricts access to funds for personal or business purposes, including investments, acquisitions, debt repayment, or lifestyle expenses.

Market Timing Risks

Economic conditions, industry trends, and market dynamics affect a business's value and appeal to buyers, so postponing a sale for better market conditions risks downturns or other uncertainties.

Settling for a lowball offer or shutting your doors just feels like giving up on all that potential.

Your business deserves a buyer who's willing to invest in its growth and take it to the next level.

Consider the drawbacks to these approaches

Consider the drawbacks to these approaches

Closing the doors

Transitioning ownership

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Closing the doors

Transitioning ownership

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  • Feels like giving up

    Closing your business feels like the easy way out, but it's a costly mistake. Disappointed employees lose jobs, your reputation suffers, and legal issues can arise. Don't let missed opportunities and lost dreams be your end. 

    Explore all options – there's often a way to turn things around.

  • Favors their interests

    Private equity offers can be risky. Discounted purchases and earnout structures prioritize their gain, not yours. Their focus on specific goals creates uncertainty, and if unmet, reduces your stake's value. 

    The partnership can also be time-consuming, taking your focus away from running your business effectively.

  • Holds your legacy hostage

    Saying goodbye to your business is a heart-wrenching decision, especially when family or loyal employees are involved.

    Without a well-planned exit strategy and succession plan, the entire company - its legacy, competitiveness, and even existence - is at risk.

  • Feels like giving up

    Closing your business feels like the easy way out, but it's a costly mistake. Disappointed employees lose jobs, your reputation suffers, and legal issues can arise. Don't let missed opportunities and lost dreams be your end. 

    Explore all options – there's often a way to turn things around.

  • Favors their interests

    Private equity offers can be risky. Discounted purchases and earnout structures prioritize their gain, not yours. Their focus on specific goals creates uncertainty, and if unmet, reduces your stake's value. 

    The partnership can also be time-consuming, taking your focus away from running your business effectively.

  • Your legacy hangs in the balance

    Saying goodbye to your business is a heart-wrenching decision, especially when family or loyal employees are involved.

    Without a well-planned exit strategy and succession plan, the entire company - its legacy, competitiveness, and even existence - is at risk.

Consider the drawbacks to these approaches

Consider the drawbacks to these approaches

CLOSING THE DOORS

Feels like giving up

Closing your business feels like the easy way out, but it's a costly mistake. Disappointed employees lose jobs, your reputation suffers, and legal issues can arise. Don't let missed opportunities and lost dreams be your end. 

Explore all options – there's often a way to turn things around.

transitioning ownership

Favors their interests

Private equity offers can be risky. Discounted purchases and earnout structures prioritize their gain, not yours. Their focus on specific goals creates uncertainty, and if unmet, reduces your stake's value. 

The partnership can also be time-consuming, taking your focus away from running your business effectively.

private equity agreement

Holds your legacy hostage

Saying goodbye to your business is a heart-wrenching decision, especially when family or loyal employees are involved.

Without a well-planned exit strategy and succession plan, the entire company - its legacy, competitiveness, and even existence - is at risk.

Building Businesses & Building Lives

A founder's story of lasting impact

In the fast-paced world of finance, Mike witnessed the struggles of small business owners facing retirement. Determined to help them monetize their legacies and driven by a vision of preserving values for generations, he purchased Weathermatic.

But his mission evolved; it wasn't just about his family's future but also honoring the commitment of those who dedicated their careers to their joint endeavors. He integrated the next generation into his businesses, imparting not just skills but also the timeless values of faith, family and hard work.

His journey is a testament to the enduring power of legacy, where success isn't measured by wealth alone but by the impact we leave for those who follow.

Learn more about Mike
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Let's be Honest

Selling your business is a momentous decision.

On average,
selling a small business takes

6-12
months
85
%
of owner's wealth is tied up in their business
50
%
of agreed-upon deals fall apart before closing
48
%
nearly half of sellers lack an exit strategy
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Financial Freedom

Secure your future and walk the path to financial freedom. With significant financial resources, we can provide the capital infusion your business needs to fuel growth, fund expansion, or make it happen in four months or less, enabling your business to pursue new opportunities and scale more rapidly.

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Retirement Realization

Ditch the stress of ownership and reclaim your life. Say goodbye to uncertainty and hesitation, and embrace a successful exit. Then you'll have all the time in the world to kick back, chase your passions, and soak up some quality time with the people for whom you’ve put in this work.

You're at a crossroad

Imagine defying those statistics

The statistics say it's tough to sell a business, but you're not just playing a numbers game. You can defy those statistics and partner with a team committed to maximizing the return on your efforts and preserving your legacy.

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Legacy Monetization

With a long-term investment strategy and a vested interest in continuity of operations, rolling up your business into a Mason Family Office venture ensures its legacy for future generations. By passing the torch to new ownership, you're paving the way for continued success, stability for your employees and an expanded product/service offering for your customers.

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New Opportunities

Unlock the power of your business's value. Once the deal is done and you have the proceeds in hand you have the freedom to set a new course whether that means diving into a new venture, exploring fresh industries or pursuing a channel for benevolence. Selling your business is your ticket to endless possibilities.

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Case Study

How a strategic partnership transformed a business.

Forgoing a significant cash infusion from the sale may result in missed financial opportunities, potentially impacting the ability to maximize retirement planning, wealth diversification, or funding other ventures.

Read Case Study
Don't Just Take Our Word For It

This is what our clients say

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“I never dreamed that this type of growth was possible, personally and corporately. My dream of being the nation's largest and most profitable Irrigation Design firm is now a reality. Thanks to the oversight and support of the Mason Family Office. I could not be happier”

James S.
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
WATER ENGINEERING SERVICES
MASON FAMILY OFFICE PILLARS

Will your business thrive in the Mason family line-up?

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Industry Focused

We're only focused on exciting opportunities in Irrigation or Landscape-related businesses.

2

Modest Revenue

We’re all about seizing opportunities of any size, but we've got our eye on those between $1-10M in revenue.

We are looking for businesses that have 4 basic criteria

Experience reduced stress, fostered trust and empowered efficiency by joining an ecosystem of interconnected companies where a more positive and collaborative environment thrives.

3

Innovative

We harness the power of innovation, creativity, and a growth mindset, to drive long-term success.

4

Conservative Values

We maintain a strong alignment of interests and principles that position our investment strategy with our core beliefs.

Selling your business 
has never been more attainable.

Our offer to you

Unleash your company's full potential

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Compelling Buyout

Experience the thrill of receiving a compelling buyout offer that surpasses your expectations and transforms your vision into reality. Realize the full success of your company with a valuation that truly reflects its worth.

Seamless Transition

Ensure a smooth continuation of operations post-acquisition with our assurance of maintaining your company’s legacy, reputation, and strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and employees. Watch your business thrive under new ownership.

Growth Empowered

Unlock the full potential of your business with our end-to-end solutions for growth and expansion. Benefit from strategic plans, abundant resources, and expert guidance to help your business soar to new heights.

Values & Vision Aligned

Enjoy an alignment with your values, vision, and long-term goals. Our commitment to fostering trust, confidence, and mutual respect ensures a profitable and satisfying transaction process.

Next Steps

Find out how we can help you achieve your goals.

Are you still on the fence? You can continue doing what you’ve always done, or take that step toward financial freedom, legacy preservation and retirement realization by allowing your business to become a part of the Mason Family Office. Schedule your discovery call today.

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    You've meticulously prepared for a potential sale: operations are efficient, financials are impeccable, and you've even begun the emotional detachment (no easy feat when your business feels like your child!).

    Double-click this headline to edit the text.

    Double-click this headline to edit the text.

    You've meticulously prepared for a potential sale: operations are efficient, financials are impeccable, and you've even begun the emotional detachment (no easy feat when your business feels like your child!).

    happy mason asking question standing arms folded

    Double-click this headline to edit the text.

    You've meticulously prepared for a potential sale: operations are efficient, financials are impeccable, and you've even begun the emotional detachment (no easy feat when your business feels like your child!).

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