The Harwood Group
Who We ServeThe Harwood Group’s definition of success is to build great businesses for a greater purpose, on purpose, for the glory of God and the blessing of the world.
First and foremost, we buy businesses that do $1m+ of annual profit from retiring owners. We have a geographical preference for Tennessee, Southern Kentucky and Northern Alabama, but will consider further afield for the right opportunity. We take pride in paying a fair price and helping owners transition into retirement with peace of mind.
❋ Retiring Business OwnersWe have seen an influx in people buying businesses over the last several years. Are you an acquisition entrepreneur having a difficult time making ends meet? Whether we end up partnering with you, or simply encouraging you, please reach out. You are not alone.
❋ Acquisition EntrepreneursWith a decade and a half of turnaround experience, and a dozen plus recoveries, our team is ready to help navigate your business through difficult times. We love small businesses and want to see them succeed for the benefit of employees, customers, and owners. Business should feel fun and purposeful, not like a crushing weight.
❋ Business Turnaround SitiuationsOur founder James, has successfully coached his students through 10+ business acquisitions to date. Buying a business is not something that should be taken lightly. It is a responsibility that can be achieved through diligent preparation and execution. Please reach out for private mentoring opportunities.
❋ Aspiring Business OwnersReal businesses. Real people. The Harwood Group is proud to employ 50+ team members and counting.
"James purchased our business and has been a joy to work with. His approach has left us confident that our business legacy is in good hands, will flourish and grow over time, and that the employees will continue to have a place to work with similar values."
Rick and Nancy Ragan - Founders of Southern Roofing Co - Nashville TN
Our Companies
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Southern Roofing Co
Nashville’s premier roofing company. Proudly setting the standard for excellence in commercial, residential, and maintenance roofing since 1981.
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Wamble Heating and Cooling
Expert Heating & Cooling Services in Middle Tennessee. Over 20 years of providing HVAC solutions to customers who value honesty, reliability, and expertise.
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Barefoot Pavers
With over 20 years of experience, Barefoot Pavers is the definition of outdoor luxury. Each paver is indivudually handpoured, and cool to the touch.
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GOODBOOKKEEPING.COM
Providing expert bookkeeping, fractional CFO, and other compliance services to non-profit and small businesses nationwide.
Remember…
“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man [or woman] who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”