I buy essential coastal & environmental service businesses in South Florida.

For owners who want their life’s work to keep working.

My Focus

I’m Sonia Byun, an operator and entrepreneur
based in Miami. I'm focused on buying and running
one essential water and environmental services
businesses in South Florida.

What a "good business"
means to me

A good business looks after its people, its customers, and the environment around it. I’m drawn to companies that quietly do essential work—keeping water clean, infrastructure working, and communities safe—and that want an owner who will honor and grow the legacy already in place.

Why You Might Want to Sell to Me

I’m not a fund. I’m the person who will actually run your business. I’ve got that immigrant grit: I was born in South Korea and moved to the U.S. alone at 15, so a lot of my life has been about building from scratch and sticking with hard things. I grew up watching my dad run a small publishing company, where every customer and paycheck mattered, so I understand that a business is more than numbers.

For the last 15+ years I’ve worked in consulting and tech at firms like Deloitte and  Meta, and now I live in Miami looking to buy one essential coastal or environmental services business and focus on it for the long term.

How It Works Illustration

What a sale to transition looks like:

1
Get to know each other.
We talk about your business and what you want next. I get to learn about you and you get to learn about me.
2
Basic numbers
We talk about your business and what you want next. I get to learn about you and you get to learn about me.
3
Offer & Diligence
If it could work, I make a straightforward offer and structure. I confirm the details with your help and your CPA/attorney.
4
Optimize Your Yield
You hand me the keys in a way that works for you and your team. We can design the pace and your post-sale role together.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

For other questions, feel free to contact me

How much is my business actually worth?

Most small service businesses like yours end up selling for a multiple of what the owner makes in a normal year. I look at your true owner’s earnings (e.g., your salary, profit).

How long does it usually take to sell a business like mine?

If we’re a good fit and we both want to move forward, a typical timeline from serious conversation to closing is around 3–6 months.

How do I actually get paid when I sell?

The short answer is yes. The goal is for you to receive a meaningful amount of cash when the deal closes.

If you’re an owner and you've thought:

“I don’t want to be doing this when I’m 70.”
“My crew depends on this business.”
“If I ever sell, it better be to the right person.”

Let's chat!