The Team Behind The Precision Firm
We Built and Sold Our Own Businesses. Now We Help You Sell Yours.
Why The Precision Firm
Before advising on manufacturing M&A, we were operators — building companies, managing shop floors, closing contracts, and eventually navigating the complex process of selling what we'd built. We went through the due diligence, the buyer negotiations, and the emotional weight of letting go of something we created from scratch.
That experience taught us what most brokers get wrong: they treat a precision machining operation like a retail store, they don't understand equipment valuations or customer concentration risk, and they certainly haven't sat across the table as a seller.
We founded The Precision Firm to fix that. We work exclusively with manufacturing, engineering, and distribution business owners — because that's the world we know.
Why Manufacturing Owners Trust Us
We've Been in Your Shoes
We didn't study M&A in a textbook. We lived it — as operators and sellers.
We Speak Your Language
Equipment utilization rates, AS9100 certifications, customer concentration — we know what drives value in manufacturing because we've operated in this world.
Confidentiality
We never disclose your company name, financials, or intent to sell without signed NDAs and your explicit approval.
Senior-Level Attention on Every Deal
You work directly with Matt and Dave — not a junior analyst or associate.
No Retainers. No Listing Fees.
Our fee structure is 100% success-based. You pay nothing unless your business sells.
Meet Our Team
Matt Lowd — Co-Founder
DRE #02160984
Before advising on mergers and acquisitions, Matt served as the COO of a medical manufacturing company, where he played a central role in operations, financial management, and the eventual sale of the business for a seven-figure exit.
That firsthand experience on the seller's side gives Matt a unique perspective that most advisors simply don't have. He understands the emotional and financial complexity of letting go of something you've built — and he brings that empathy to every client engagement.
Matt specializes in financial analysis, business valuation, and deal structuring. He's the one who digs into your P&L, identifies hidden value, and makes sure the numbers tell the right story to buyers.
Dave Carlson — Co-Founder
DRE #02333109
Dave built, scaled, and sold his own health and wellness company before co-founding The Precision Firm. Having gone through the entire M&A process as a founder — from initial valuation through negotiation, due diligence, and close — he knows exactly what's at stake when a business owner decides to exit.
That firsthand experience as a seller shapes how Dave approaches every deal: with an owner's mindset, not a broker's playbook. He focuses on confidentiality, positioning value drivers, and structuring deals that meet both financial and personal goals.
Dave leads buyer outreach, manages competitive processes, and ensures every client gets the strategic thinking their exit deserves.
Our Industry Focus
The Precision Firm works exclusively with owners of:
Manufacturing companies (CNC, fabrication, injection molding, heavy production)
Engineering and technical services firms (electrical, mechanical, automation, systems integration)
B2B distribution and logistics companies (industrial supply, wholesale, warehousing)
Revenue range: $2M – $100M+. We represent businesses nationwide.
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Whether you're planning an exit in six months or three years, the best time to start is now.