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Max Friar

Managing Partner at Calder Capital, LLC

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Business Brokerage Press Expert in Metal Fabrication Manufacturing, Construction, Wood Products Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Apparel Manufacturing, Signs Manufacturing, and Car WashesUpdated August 2026

About

Max Friar founded Calder Capital, LLC in 2013 and now serves as its Managing Partner and CEO. He has worked in mergers and acquisitions since 2005, beginning as Director of Marketing for a Midwest M&A firm. He specializes in metal fabrication, construction, wood products, machinery, apparel, signs manufacturing, and car wash businesses. Alma College named him its first Fulbright Scholar after he graduated summa cum laude in 2003.

Who is a good fit for Max Friar

  • Owners of metal fabrication, construction, wood products, machinery, apparel, signs manufacturing, or car wash businesses seeking specialized guidance.
  • Sellers who want a founder-led advisor with M&A experience dating back to 2005.
  • Business owners looking to work directly with Calder Capital's Managing Partner and CEO.

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Closed deals (5)

Businesses Max Friar has helped sell.

  • Gun Lake Rentals, LLC of Wayland, Michigan Sold to Individual Investors!

    2016

    boat rental · Wayland, MI

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Founded in 2003; rents boats, pontoons, jet-skis and kayaks, with training, storage, winterizing, pre-season care and boating accessories. Wayland/Barry County operation with consistent 10-15% annual growth; sold to individual investors Arya and Austin Khoshnegah in 2016.

  • 57 Brew Pub of Greenville, MI Acquired by Local Investment Group, HMV Holdings, LLC

    brewery · Greenville, MI

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Award-winning microbrewery and restaurant founded in 2012. Facility was designed and built from the ground up with seating for 200 customers.

  • Mystery Shopping Company Successful Sale!

    mystery shopping · Grand Rapids, MI

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Shoppers’ View specializes in mystery shopping, quality assurance monitoring, customer satisfaction surveys, and brand audits. Founded over 20 years ago and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

  • Established Niche Electrical Contracting Business for Sale (Transaction Consummated!)

    electrical contracting · MI

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Commercial and industrial electrical contractor specializing in negotiated design/build, installation, and service work. Established over 30 years ago with long-standing customers; more than 95% of work is privately negotiated.

  • Impres Engineering Services, LLC Acquired by Blue Star Automation

    CNC machining · Holland, MI

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Holland, Michigan-based 5-axis CNC machining manufacturer offering fast-turnaround 2- through 5-axis machining. Established 21 years ago with a diversified customer base and excess capacity for continued growth; acquired by Blue Star Automation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Max Friar specializes in metal fabrication, construction, wood products, machinery, apparel, and signs manufacturing. He also covers car wash businesses as a Business Brokerage Press Expert. His expertise spans several manufacturing and service sectors nationwide.

Max Friar has worked in M&A since 2005. He began his career as Director of Marketing for a Midwest M&A firm. He founded Calder Capital in 2013 and now serves as Managing Partner and CEO.

Max Friar graduated summa cum laude from Alma College in 2003. He majored in International Relations and became the college's first Fulbright Scholar. This academic foundation supports his work in M&A.

Max Friar earned recognition as a Crain's Grand Rapids Business Notable Leader in Finance. He also appeared on the Grand Rapids Top 200 Business Leaders list. The Grand Rapids Business Journal named him to its 40 under 40 list, and ACG named him a Dealmaker of the Year Finalist.

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