Not everyone wants to start a traditional business. And not everyone is cut out for the complexity of franchising, consulting, or starting an M&A firm from scratch. The Merge license is built for a specific kind of person—someone who’s already trusted, already connected, and ready to turn that credibility into a business that scales.

If that sounds like you, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

You Might Be a Fit If…

💼 You’re a Former Business Owner or Operator

You’ve built something before—and maybe even sold it. You understand the value of a well-run business, you speak the language of founders, and you’re naturally drawn to helping others navigate their next chapter.

Why it works: You bring founder empathy and real-world context that sellers trust immediately.

🤝 You’re a Consultant, Coach, or Advisor

You already work closely with founders—guiding growth, strategy, or operations. M&A is a natural extension of the value you already provide, and now you’re ready to monetize it.

Why it works: You’re already in the room. The Merge license gives you a way to get paid when big moments happen.

🧠 You’re a Strategic Thinker with a Founder Network

Maybe you don’t come from M&A—but you know how to think through growth, risk, people, and value. You have access to founders or operators who trust you, and you’re ready to leverage that network with structure behind you.

Why it works: We provide the tools and platform—you provide the insight and relationships.

📈 You’re a Business Broker or Searcher Looking to Specialize

You’ve done deals before—or you’re currently searching for one. But you want to stop chasing one-off opportunities and instead build a repeatable business that earns while you search or scale.

Why it works: You already know how this works. Merge just makes it faster, simpler, and more credible.

🎯 You’re a Vertical Expert

You live and breathe one space—like SaaS, creative services, healthcare, or e-commerce. You have trust and traction in your niche and want to become the go-to M&A advisor for it.

Why it works: You already speak the language. We help you monetize the credibility you’ve built.

Traits of Successful Licensees

We’re not just looking for résumés. We’re looking for the right mindset. The best Merge licensees tend to be:

  • Highly networked in a founder or operator community 
  • Comfortable leading client conversations 
  • Low-ego, high-execution 
  • Clear communicators and strong listeners 
  • Entrepreneurial, independent, and coachable 
  • Motivated to build something meaningful—with structure behind them

Who This Is Not For

This isn’t a passive opportunity, and it’s not for anyone looking for a done-for-you franchise model.

The Merge license works best for people who:

  • Want full autonomy, not a boss 
  • Prefer execution over theory 
  • Are ready to own relationships, not just follow playbooks 
  • Thrive in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment

Ready to Find Out If It’s a Fit?

You don’t need a background in finance. You don’t need a pipeline of sellers. You don’t even need to use our brand. You just need the right mindset—and a willingness to build.

If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you.

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