From Startup to Sold.
We Guide the Journey.
Founder led M&A, brokering and exit planning. Driven by a passion for business and 25 years of entrepreneurship. Let’s create something meaningful together.
25+ Years of entreprenuarship
6 Businesses started sold or operated
3+ Million products made
$1M-$20M Deal range
Exposure to 200+ brands
Passionate About Building Businesses Worth Buying
With over 20 years of building and exiting his own businesses, Jeff Zamluk brings real founder experience to Swell Source Consulting. Based on Vancouver Island servicing company’s in the $1m-$20m range within Canada, we partner with owner led businesses to improve performance, strengthen operations, build long term value, and sell.
We help you grow with intention, reduce risk, and prepare for a successful sale when the time is right. When an exit is the objective, Jeff leads the buyer search and transaction process through Breakwater M&A backed by industry leading tech which enables continuity from preparation to closing.
If you want to discuss valuation, increase profitability, deal structure, or begin planning your exit, book an initial consultation to explore next steps.
How I Work With You
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I guide owners through every stage of a business sale. From valuation, positioning and financial storytelling to buyer outreach, negotiation, and close. I work off the pillars of maximizing value with minimum disruption.
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I work with qualified buyers looking to acquire operating businesses. I help evaluate opportunities, assess risk, manage due diligence, and think through structure before capital is committed. While working with your professionals. I ensure good acquisitions are sourced and vetted before closing.
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Businesses that rely too heavily on the owner are harder to sell. I work with owners to identify and reduce key-person risk, delegate responsibility, and build resilience into the business. Exit readiness is about optionality, whether a sale is near or years away.
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Modern businesses rely on systems, not memory. I help evaluate, implement, and rationalize technology stacks that support operations, reporting, and decision making. Clean systems improve visibility today and reduce perceived risk for buyers tomorrow.
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Clear processes reduce risk and increase value. I help document, standardize, and implement operating procedures that improve consistency, efficiency, and accountability across the business. Well-defined SOPs are a critical component of operational discipline and a key driver in buyer confidence.
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Deals die with poorly managed due diligence and teams not being cohesive. I act as a quarter back through the vital stages of a deal closing to make sure that your best interests are protected.
What founders are saying.
“Jeff brings an operator’s mindset to every conversation. His ability to quickly identify growth opportunities and improve the financial story of the business is rare. He understands both brand building and enterprise value”
— Distillery Owner“Jeff understands businesses because he has actually built and sold them. His advice is practical, direct, and focused on increasing real enterprise value, not just surface level growth.”
— Leading Trades Company Owner“It seems that jeff has seen it all within different businesses he’s owned, consulted for or helped sell. His solutions, made our eventual sale much more valuable.”
— Consumer Brand OwnerInsights for Founders Planning Their Exit
Is Your Business Ready to Sell?
I love to talk business. Book a confidential 30-minute call to explore your options. No obligation. No pressure. Just a straight conversation about where your business is and where you want it to go.