Dealonomy Research
Advisory Approach
Dealonomy is a disruptive force in Main Street M&A, pioneering a zero-commission model for sellers that fundamentally reshapes the business brokerage landscape. Founded in 2013 by Clint Fiore as Texas Business Buyers, the firm evolved through Bison Business (2022) to its current Dealonomy platform launched in May 2025. The company's thesis is bold: by charging sellers 0% success fees and monetizing through buyer subscription fees, they create alignment that prioritizes transaction completion over fee maximization. This model enables Dealonomy to be ultra-selective, listing only profitable, accurately-priced businesses that are genuinely ready to sell.
The firm combines high-tech platform capabilities with high-touch advisor support, creating an online marketplace that maintains the personalized guidance crucial to successful transactions. With $3M raised from industry leaders in 2024 and a team of 20+ professionals, Dealonomy has facilitated hundreds of millions in transaction value across 450+ closed deals. Their 90-day guarantee to receive offers in-hand—backed by a $10K penalty if they fail—demonstrates confidence in their process and buyer network quality.
Sector Focus
Dealonomy's transaction history spans the Main Street and lower middle market, with particular depth in construction trades, business services, consumer-facing businesses, and niche manufacturing. Notable transactions include a steel erection company in Arkansas (2025), R&R Pest Control, Archsys Incorporated, Falkenberg Construction in Grand Prairie, and Blinded by Delight (window coverings, San Antonio). The firm has also facilitated sales in food service equipment (Smokin' Joe's—largest food truck equipment dealer in Central U.S.), agricultural products (Woolsacks—40-year Texas wool/mohair business), and specialty retail (wine & liquor stores, coffee shops).
Their buyer network and operational expertise make them particularly effective for construction trades (steel erection, granite installation, general contracting), location-based consumer businesses (hospitality, retail), and B2B service companies with $1M-$10M in revenue. The firm maintains national coverage despite its Texas Hill Country roots.
Deal Track Record
Dealonomy and its predecessor entities (Texas Business Buyers, Bison Business) have closed 450+ transactions, spanning industries from construction trades to specialty retail. Representative transactions include:
- Steel Erection Company (Arkansas, 2025)—$1MM in assets, $440K SDE
- R&R Pest Control—Texas-based service business
- Archsys Incorporated—technology services
- Falkenberg Construction—Grand Prairie, Texas
- Blinded by Delight—window coverings, San Antonio
- Woolsacks—Texas wool and mohair, 40-year operating history
- Smokin' Joe's—largest food truck equipment dealer in Central U.S.
- Hometown Hero Card—values-driven Texas business
- BioGardener—Austin landscaping
- Red Runner Coffee—acquired by Brevity Co. Family
- San Antonio Wine and Liquor Store—family transition to two brothers
- Multiple hay and agricultural businesses with multi-generational history
The firm has achieved exit timelines as fast as 60 days from listing to offer, with their 90-day guarantee serving as a backstop. Testimonials emphasize transparency, process clarity, and the firm's commitment to serving both buyers and sellers equally in dual-representation transactions.
Process & Fee Structure
Dealonomy operates a structured 8-step sell-side process: (1) Exit Strategy Consultation with 7-Point Saleability Analysis, (2) In-Depth Valuation Report (provided free), (3) Confidential Business Listing creation, (4) LOI receipt within 30-90 days, (5) Offer acceptance, (6) Due diligence support, (7) Legal documentation coordination, (8) Closing and ownership transfer. The firm's Deal Room platform provides standardized document packages, branded seller pages, and Q&A functionality for each transaction.
Fee Structure: The firm's disruptive model charges 0% success fees to sellers—a first in the industry. Buyers pay subscription fees for premium access: $99/month (standard) or $79/month (annual billing), with a 30-day free trial for new members. Premium benefits include 10-day early access to new listings before the general market, reduced success fees on closed deals, M&A Advisor office hours, and exclusive events. Minimum deal size is approximately $1M in enterprise value, though the firm evaluates sub-$1M businesses on a case-by-case basis.
Buyer Network
Dealonomy has built a national network of thousands of vetted buyers, including acquisition entrepreneurs, search funds, family offices, and strategic acquirers. The premium subscription model filters for serious buyers, while the first-mover advantage (10-day exclusive access) incentivizes early engagement. The firm works both sides of transactions, facilitating introductions and negotiations between qualified buyers and sellers. Notable buyer types include individual acquisition entrepreneurs, private equity-sponsored searchers, and strategic buyers looking for add-on acquisitions in construction, business services, and specialty distribution.
Competitive Positioning
Dealonomy differentiates through three core innovations: (1) Zero-commission model for sellers eliminates misalignment between broker incentives and seller outcomes, (2) Technology platform with standardized documentation and Deal Room functionality reduces friction and accelerates timelines, (3) Dual-representation approach with dedicated advisors for both buyers and sellers creates transparency in traditionally opaque transactions. The firm's 90-day offer guarantee and $10K backstop demonstrates operational confidence. Testimonials consistently highlight the firm's transparency, responsiveness, and "personal" approach uncommon in digital-first marketplaces.
Not a Fit If
Dealonomy typically declines engagements with businesses below $1M TEV, companies with significant pending litigation, distressed turnarounds requiring operational restructuring, or sellers unwilling to accept realistic market valuations. The firm's selective listing process—driven by zero seller costs—means they decline opportunities where pricing expectations don't align with market conditions. They also avoid pure asset sales, focusing instead on going-concern enterprises with transferable cash flow.
Team
Clint Fiore (CEO & Founder) holds CBI, CM&AP, and CVB credentials, with background in manufacturing, consumer brands, aviation, and technology. He founded the predecessor Texas Business Buyers in 2013 and has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through exits. Dusty Block (Director of M&A) has led transactions since 2017, with expertise in operations analysis, pricing accuracy, and transaction structuring. Marshall Hatfield (Co-Founder & CMO) built the platform's marketing and deal sourcing systems. Jason Hardy (COO) brings multi-entrepreneur exit experience and product management background from a 20M-user app. Jan Raska (CTO) previously led engineering at MeWe (20M users). Elyssa Williams (Director of Community) oversees buyer experience and matching. Advisory Board members include Jackie Hirsch (400+ transactions, IBBA recognition), Walker Deibel (7 acquisitions, bestselling author), and Trent Lee (top-producing broker nationally).
Geographic Coverage
Headquartered in the Texas Hill Country with team members across Ingram, Kerrville, and broader Texas, Dealonomy serves businesses nationwide. The firm originated as Texas Business Buyers with regional focus before expanding nationally via Bison Business and now Dealonomy. Notable transactions span Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and emerging presence in other Sun Belt states. The platform model enables remote deal facilitation across geographic boundaries while maintaining local market expertise through advisor relationships.