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Profitable and Growing Music School – Southwest Michigan

SOLD – We live in an era where music is everywhere, and interest in it is at an all-time high. Families need alternatives for music education, especially as public programs have dwindled. This very profitable school is the perfect opportunity where creativity and fun have been blended with a solid plan and has created a growing and sustainable business model.

 

This business offers a unique place to not just learn music, but to be seen, be supported, and to connect with others. Here, you’ll find a vibrant community of people supporting each other to develop and express their individual creativity for the sake of being more alive. Working with students from 4 – adult, from beginner to advanced, with primary focus on piano, guitar, voice, songwriting, drums, bass, ukulele and ensemble-based performance classes.

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Listing ID:

MSS-23015315-92

Location:

Southwest Michigan

Type of Business:

Service, Music School

Asking Price:

$125,000

Gross Revenue:

$398,768

Cash Flow:

$64,815 (Owners relocated and changed operational model a local owner operator would see an increase – ask for details)

Inventory:

FF&E:

$25,000 (included)

Established:

2018

Employees:

1 F/T   13 P/T

Facilities:

  • Centralized location serving a large population base
  • Space has 8 teaching studios, office space, an inviting waiting area and its own bathroom facilities

Real Estate / Lease Terms:

Location is Leased – ask for details

Growth Opportunity:

  • Expanding online lessons currently being offered
  • There have been talks to serve local public schools this could be a huge area of expansion and scale
  • Additional revenue streams in equipment sales and service within the music community

Competition:

  • There are schools in the area, focused on classical and band/orchestra training, this business has offerings in contemporary/pop/jazz styles as well as those
  • Online education programs are seen as competition but these programs have helped create more opportunities

Support & Training:

  • Owners and full-time school manager will be available to train the incoming owner and provide a smooth transition
  • Owners have access to two performing arts school business coaching programs that have been very helpful

Reason for Selling:

  • Owner has relocated and wants to find the right person to continue to grow and support the local music community

Broker Contact:

E. Brad Scoffin – Main Street Market Maker a division of Advanced Business Advisors, LLC

Direct: 269-903-8143

Fax: 248-564-5259

Email: Brad@MainStreetMarketMaker.com

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The broker has made no investigation of the above information, prospective buyers must accept all due diligence responsibility. ​Above information is subject to change and/or correction and should not be considered binding.

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Dr. Mark Hagar

A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Mark Hagar brings decades of hands-on experience in small business ownership, acquisitions, and turnarounds to his role as a business broker. Over his distinguished career, he has acquired and operated more than 20 companies and engineered over 50 successful turnarounds, giving him a uniquely practical understanding of what makes businesses succeed, and sell. His portfolio spans manufacturing, distribution, and service firms in industries including printing, education, military contracting, aerospace, and orthopedics. This diverse background enables him to identify value, anticipate buyer needs, and structure complex deals with confidence and precision.


Mark holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Cranfield University’s School of Management in Bedford, England—one of Europe’s leading business schools. His research on small business resilience and operational excellence has been recognized by the Small Business Institute (SBI), the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB).


In addition to his business career, Dr. Hagar has served as a member of faculty at several institutions of higher education, including Holy Cross College (Notre Dame), Trine University, and the University of Saint Francis. He also hosted Your Business Matters, a small business–focused radio show and podcast for more than a decade and is the author of Small Fortunes – the Acquisition Entrepreneur’s Guide to Buying a Profitable Small Business.


A passionate advocate for entrepreneurs, Mark previously chaired the Indiana Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing small business owners before state and federal legislators. He currently serves as President of the Allen County, Indiana Economic Development
Commission.


As a broker, Mark specializes in industrial, manufacturing, and distribution firms, with particular expertise in special situations, distressed assets, and complex transitions where experience, creativity and discretion are central to success.