Owner Operators

Owner Operators:
If you've spent years running someone else's business and are ready to run your own — but don't want to navigate a bank loan alone — read this.
Earned Equity is an investment firm based in Florida. We source, structure, and close acquisitions in the $0.5M–$2M EBITDA range, then partner with an operator to run the business post-close in an Operate-to-Own model. You become the owner of the business as you deliver results, while getting a market salary, and a real seat at the table — not a hired-gun CEO role.
What we bring:
We bring the deal and the capital to fund it. 
We bring an industry expert who has been successful in the space to coach you. 
Back-office support - to let you focus on running the actual business
A long-term equity partnership - we're in it with you 

What we're looking for:
5+ years of P&L ownership, operations, or GM experience
Genuine desire to *own* something, not just manage it
Willingness to put skin in the game (amount discussed on call — no minimum to start a conversation)
Long-term mindset — we are not flipping this in 2 years
 This is not a search fund. You're not employee #1 — you're a co-owner from day one.

We've also built three free tools at earned-equity.com to help you figure out if this path is right for you:
→ DISC Operator Profile — see which business types match your operating style
→ Readiness Score — an honest 10-question diagnostic of where you stand
→ Business Type Fit Finder — maps your background to specific verticals If any of this resonates, apply on the website (https://earned-equity.com/owner-operators.html)

Local / Remote:
local
Location:
Anywhere in the US
Preferred Start:
May 1, 2026
Hours Per Week:
Full-time: 40