For teams who do
work that matters.
Sagebrush partners with front-line teams in wildfire, forestry, landscapes, and water.
Specialists who get the mission
Wildfire, forestry, ecosystems, water. Sagebrush only works in a few sectors where the mission matters.
IA. DBH. WUI. LCES. BDA. VIPR. RX. PL3. SBA. 404. SEAT. H-2B. D6. Sagebrush speaks the same language and has deep experience in fieldwork, heavy asset, aviation, government contracting, and seasonal industries and companies.
Solve Real Problems,
Get Stuff Done
Embedded into operations. Sounding board on one-off calls. On-the-ground insights. Fix processes. Translate strategy to execution. Work the booth at a trade show. Build a budget. Raise capital. Hand deliver a check to a vendor.
Sagebrush has been there, done that, and ties in as part of the team to get what’s actually needed done, big or small.
Invest or Acquire
With Conviction
Sagebrush invests or acquires selectively, when industry experience and an operator approach provide founders a clear path to investment, sale, or leadership transition.
Partner-first approach when Sagebrush is the right answer, exit preparation and advice when it isn’t.
How it works
Every partnership is different. Some last months, some last years, some last weeks, and some last one phone call. Sagebrush sizes up the problem rather than forcing a predetermined solution. If Sagebrush is not the right fit, I’ll help direct you to others who may be.
On the Ground: Short to long-term operational support. Capacity building. Initiative planning and execution. Improving processes. Implementing new systems. Developing teams.
Behind the Scenes: Strategic planning and growth strategy. Financial modeling, analysis, and reporting. Market, customer, employee research. Acquisition sourcing and execution. Capital raising.
On Call: A phone call and a second opinion when you’re working through something. No contract needed, just a straightforward perspective.
What’s Next: For owners thinking about succession, exit, or investment. A direct conversation about paths forward. When Sagebrush fits, the ability to quickly and clearly pursue an exit or transaction with an experienced investor. When Sagebrush isn’t the right partner, help to get ready for the one who is.
Who you work with
I’m JB, the full-time guy running Sagebrush.
Born and raised in Washington state, home is now a small mountain town in the Colorado foothills.
My entire career has been spent partnering with small businesses and founders as an investor, advisor, and operator.
FFT2 and sawyer quals. Decent fisherman. Mediocre shot.
If you dial 435-800-0082, I’ll be the one who answers. Give a call.
