Portside Holdings — Jordan Bork

About Jordan Bork

A buyer who understands what you've actually built.

My name is Jordan Bork, and I'm the founder of Portside Holdings. I don't come from private equity. I'm not a financial institution trying to extract value and move on. I'm an individual buyer who sees small businesses for what they actually are: living legacies built on relationships, reputation, and decades of honest work.

"Most owners aren't just selling a business. They're passing a torch. My job is to make sure it keeps burning."

I got into business acquisition because I believe the most underappreciated assets in this country are the local, founder-owned businesses that anchor communities — the plumbing company that's been there for thirty years, the machine shop that three families depend on, the service business that everyone in town trusts. When these transition poorly, everyone loses.

When they transition well — to an owner who is genuinely invested in carrying the story forward — everyone wins: you, your employees, your customers, and your community.

I'm not here to flip your business. I'm here to be a real steward of it.

My Commitment to You

This is how I show up — every time.

Selling a business you've spent years building is one of the most important decisions of your life. Here's what you can count on from me, from the very first conversation to the day we close.

People Come First

Your employees have families and futures tied to this business. I take that seriously. I work to ensure the people who made your business what it is have stability and a place in what comes next.

Honest & Direct

I won't waste your time with low offers, shifting terms, or dragged-out negotiations. If a deal makes sense, I'll tell you clearly. If it doesn't, I'll tell you that too — and explain why.

Your Timeline

Whether you're ready to close in six months or still a few years away from thinking seriously about a transition, I meet you where you are. There's no pressure, no urgency from my side. We move at the speed that's right for you.

Creative Deal Structures

I'm not limited to one way of doing a deal. From straightforward cash purchases to seller financing — where you get paid from the business's own profits over time — I work to structure transactions that actually make sense for both of us.

Full Confidentiality

Your employees, your customers, and your competitors will never know we spoke — unless you want them to. Every conversation is strictly private, and I take that obligation seriously.

Long-Term Stewardship

I'm not buying businesses to sell them again in two years. I'm buying businesses I intend to hold, grow, and operate with care. Your legacy is the foundation — I'm building on top of it, not tearing it down.

Who I Work With

You might be exactly who I'm looking for.

I work with owners of established, profitable small businesses — the kind that have stood the test of time and become indispensable in their market. If any of these sound like you, I'd like to connect.

You're approaching retirement and want to ensure your business — and the people in it — land in good hands.

You have a profitable, cash-flowing business that runs on real operations — not dependent entirely on you being there every day.

You haven't found a family member or internal successor, and you want to explore what a thoughtful outside transition could look like.

You're not in a rush. You're just starting to think seriously about the next chapter and want to understand your options before committing to anything.

Your business is in the trades, services, distribution, or another "boring" industry that's anything but boring to the people it serves.

You want to work with a single, accountable buyer — not get lost in a pool of investors or go through a lengthy broker process with no guarantees.

The Process

Simple. Respectful. On your terms.

I've designed this process to feel nothing like what you might expect. No pressure tactics. No endless paperwork before we've even shaken hands. Just a clear, honest path forward.

A Conversation Over Coffee

We start with a simple call or meeting — no NDA required, no financials needed up front. I want to hear about your business, how you built it, what you're proud of, and what a good outcome looks like for you. Nothing more.

A Mutual Look Under the Hood

If there's a mutual fit, we'll take a careful, confidential look at the business together. I ask for only what's necessary, share my process openly, and give you a clear sense of what I see and how I'd think about value.

A Fair, Written Offer

If the numbers work and the fit feels right, I'll put a clear, straightforward offer in writing. No verbal handshakes that later disappear, no bait-and-switch. What you see is what the deal is.

A Thoughtful Transition

I work with you to make the handoff as smooth as possible — for you, for your employees, and for your customers. We agree in advance on how this looks, and I hold up my end of it.

What Comes After

I take ownership with full respect for the foundation you've built — then focus on making the business stronger for the next generation. Your legacy continues. Your name means something in this community long after the sale.

Common Questions

Questions I hear from almost every seller.

These come up in almost every initial conversation. I'd rather you have the answers before we even speak.

Will my employees find out before the deal is done?

No. I take confidentiality seriously at every stage. Your team won't know anything until you decide to tell them — and together we can plan how and when that conversation happens in a way that's thoughtful and reassuring for everyone.

What if I don't know exactly what my business is worth?

That's completely normal and not a problem. I'm happy to walk through a plain-English explanation of how small businesses are typically valued, and we can look at yours together. There's no obligation to move forward — just honest information so you can make an informed decision.

Do I need to work with a broker first?

Not at all. Many of the best deals I've heard of happen directly between an owner and a buyer — no broker involved. Working directly with me means simpler conversations, fewer intermediaries, and often a better outcome for both sides.

What if I'm not ready to sell right now — just exploring?

That's exactly the right time to have a conversation. Some of the best transitions are ones where we've built a relationship over months or even years before anything formal happens. There's no urgency on my end, and early conversations are always no-obligation.

What kinds of businesses are you looking at?

I'm focused on established, cash-flowing businesses — typically in services, trades, light manufacturing, or distribution. If the business has been running profitably for several years, has real customers, and isn't entirely dependent on one person being there, it's worth a conversation.

What does seller financing mean, and why would I consider it?

Seller financing is when part of the purchase price is paid to you over time — directly from the business's own profits — rather than all up front. For many sellers, it actually results in a higher total payout, favorable tax treatment, and ongoing income in retirement. It's more common than most people realize, and I'm happy to walk through the numbers with you specifically.

Get in Touch

Let's have a real conversation.

There's no pitch on this call. No pressure to have your financials ready. I just want to listen — to your story, your timeline, and what matters most to you about how this transition goes.

If there's something worth exploring, we'll know it quickly. And if there isn't, I'll tell you that honestly and point you in a direction that might be a better fit.

Reach out however feels most comfortable.

Email: jordan@portsideholdingsco.com

Phone: (555) 123-4567

All conversations are completely confidential and carry no obligation.

Your business built something worth keeping. I'm here to make sure it stays that way.