You've worked hard to find the right people for your team.
Do I fit what you're looking for in a successor?​

Mission

My mission is to find a great company to become the successor of, thereby helping the owner to sell and hand-off the leadership role and responsibilities in a way that positions the company to continue to flourish.

I am an operator with a long-term focus, not an absentee owner or private equity type.  I am looking for a company that I can run and continue to improve.

​​I am an operator with a long-term focus, not an absentee owner or private equity type.  I am looking for a company that I can run and continue to improve.

​And when it comes to structuring the sale of your family owned or privately held business, I understand the importance of getting all the pieces right.  I understand the concerns of an owner because, like you, I’ve been an owner, manager and entrepreneur.  I have passion for leading mission driven teams that make a significant impact on their customers.  And like you, I know that when one gets that right, the long-term financial results follow.

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Background

Charlie Carter

My leadership approach is servant leadership, something I first learned by watching my parents.  I have a passion for working with people to figure out how to better serve customers and accomplish the mission.

I joined my last company in 2002 after its attempt to IPO fell through because the .com bubble had burst.  The company made pricing and business management software systems for small businesses.  I worked with the founder and the team to turn the company around which led to growing revenue by over 375%, doubling productivity, increasing non-owner wage levels by up to 500%.  We also repaid all debt holders, which was a rarity for companies in that period.

​We improved many of their customers’ lives and businesses.  The most common reflection that customers would share with us was "I don't know how we did business before using Cyrious.  I can't imagine running the business without it."

In 2016, some of the partners wanted to sell so we sold the business.  The company, employees and customers continue to prosper.
 
I've been blessed to have over two decades of experience owning and operating small businesses.  Before that, I worked for a decade in finance, banking and manufacturing with Salomon Brothers, Chemical Bank and Motorola, which, at that time, were leaders in their industries.  But the most valuable experience in my background is my experience working with people to build highly engaging and energizing cultures that deliver excellent customer experiences.

My educational experience includes a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from St. Lawrence University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

I am a man of faith, which permeates everything I do.  I am blessed to be married for 30 years and to have 9 kids.  I have a passion for the faith, family, helping others, family adventures and farming, paddle tennis and running, and business.

To learn more about how I might fit with your business, look at the Company Criteria or Contact pages.