Sales & Marketing Advisory · Acquisitions

Sharper growth. Lasting outcomes.

We help business owners and operators win in two ways: hands-on sales & marketing advisory that drives measurable growth, and long-term acquisitions of exceptional businesses.

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Who We Are

General Outcomes helps business owners grow what they have—or hand it off well—through operator-led sales & marketing advisory and long-term acquisitions.

We're operators first. We've sat in the seats—running sales teams, building marketing engines, and leading operational improvement programs—and we bring that lens to every engagement. Whether we're advising your team or stepping in as the next owner, our job is to make the business measurably better.

We don't churn through clients, and we don't flip businesses. We partner with owners who want a thoughtful, long-view collaborator—not a templated playbook.

Operator-Led

Advice and ownership from people who've actually run the business—not just modeled it.

Long-Term Mindset

We measure success in years and decades. No churn, no flips, no shortcuts.

Owner-First

We shape every engagement around your goals—the growth you want or the exit you've earned.

How We Help

Two service lines, one operator's perspective. Pick the path that fits your moment.

Service 01

Sales & Marketing Advisory

Hands-on advisory for leadership teams that need to grow revenue, sharpen go-to-market, and build a sales & marketing engine that scales.

  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Sales effectiveness
  • Demand generation
  • Revenue operations
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Service 02

Acquisitions

We acquire and operate exceptional businesses across industries—and hold them for the long term. A permanent home for your business, your team, and your legacy.

  • $300K – $2M annual cash flow
  • U.S.-based, owner-led
  • Multiple industries considered
  • Long-term hold, no flips
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Sales & Marketing Advisory

Practical, operator-led guidance for revenue leaders. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with your team to drive measurable results—not deliver a deck and disappear.

01

Go-to-Market Strategy

Define your ideal customer, sharpen positioning, and align sales & marketing around the highest-leverage opportunities. We help you decide where to compete and how to win.

02

Sales Effectiveness

Build the playbooks, pipeline discipline, and team capabilities that turn activity into predictable revenue. Coaching, structure, and accountability—tailored to your team.

03

Demand Generation

Design and execute marketing programs that generate qualified pipeline—and prove what's working. Content, campaigns, and channels with clear ROI.

04

Revenue Operations

Get the data, systems, and metrics in place to run the business like a modern revenue engine. CRM hygiene, reporting, forecasting, and incentive design.

Who it's for: Founder-led companies, PE-backed operators, and mid-market B2B and healthcare businesses ready to professionalize sales & marketing.

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Acquisitions

We acquire one business at a time—and operate it for the long haul. A confidential, owner-first process from first conversation to close.

01

Confidential Conversation

Every relationship starts with a private, no-obligation conversation. We listen to your goals, understand your business, and discuss what a partnership could look like. No pressure, no surprises.

02

Fair & Transparent Valuation

We provide straightforward, honest valuations based on your business's true performance. No hidden fees, no last-minute price changes. You'll always know exactly where you stand.

03

Flexible Transition

Whether you want to step away immediately or stay involved during a transition period, we tailor the process to fit your timeline and comfort level. Your pace, your terms.

04

Lasting Stewardship

After closing, we invest in the team, operations, and growth of the business. We're not a financial buyer looking for a quick flip—we're an operating investor building for the long term.

Acquisition Criteria

We look for great businesses with strong fundamentals—across industries—and owners ready for their next chapter.

The Company

  • Headquartered in the United States
  • History of consistent revenues and profits
  • Clear and defensible value proposition
  • Annual cash flow of $300K – $2 million

Industries of Interest

  • Healthcare services & technology
  • B2B & professional services
  • Light manufacturing & distribution
  • Specialty consumer & e-commerce
  • Niche software & tech-enabled services

The Owner

  • Ready to retire now or in the near future
  • Want to take a step back from day-to-day operations
  • Need a partner to help take the business to the next level

Leadership

James Leach, Founder of General Outcomes

James Leach

Founder & Operating Investor

James brings over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and operations consulting, having partnered with organizations of all sizes—from founder-led businesses to Fortune 500s—to drive growth and operational excellence.

He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management, and an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. James is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

In addition to his consulting career, James serves as a visiting business professor at North Park University and is an active nonprofit board member, reflecting his commitment to education, community development, and giving back.

UChicago Booth MBA Electrical Engineering PMP Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Let's Talk

Whether you want advisory help growing your business or a confidential conversation about selling it, we'd love to hear from you. Every conversation is treated with the utmost discretion.

Location

Chicago, Illinois

All inquiries are treated confidentially. Whether you're exploring an advisory engagement, considering a sale, or just want a no-obligation conversation about your business and your goals, we're happy to talk.