The Arch Corporation works alongside business owners navigating transitions — and the professional advisors who serve them. Thoughtful. Confidential. No pressure.
Business transitions almost always involve real estate decisions. We bring the business side — you handle the real estate.
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We don't cross lanes.
When real estate is part of the deal, you're involved. Always. We build relationships, not silos.
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We share signals early.
When we see a business owner with real estate implications, you hear about it first.
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Referral signals to watch for.
Hesitant to sign a long lease. Aging owner, no succession plan. Unsolicited offer received.
$1M+
Minimum Business Value
1–12
Months to Readiness
25%
Partner Referral Fee
100%
Confidential
What We Do
A different kind of advisory firm
We sit at the intersection of business ownership and transition planning — where the stakes are personal, the decisions are complex, and the right guidance matters.
Strategic Partnership — Featured Service
Tax Mitigation & High-End Asset Protection
The tax bill at exit is often the biggest surprise — and the most avoidable one. Most owners assume a 1031 exchange is their only option. It's not. Our strategic partners deploy IRS-compliant strategies that go far beyond standard deferral. Qualifying clients have not only reduced capital gains — some have received substantial IRS refunds. If your business is valued at $1M or more, this conversation could change everything.
Beyond the 1031
Actual capital gains reduction — not just deferral. Strategies most advisors never discuss.
IRS Refund Potential
Qualifying clients have received significant IRS refunds as part of their exit strategy.
Asset Protection
High-end legal structures protecting your wealth before, during, and after the transaction.
Ideal Client
Business owners with $1M+ enterprises facing a capital gains event at exit.
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Business Intermediary
We work with owners of established businesses — typically $1M to $20M+ in value — to navigate sales, recapitalizations, and ownership transitions with discretion and expertise.
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Succession Planning
Not every transition is a sale. We help owners think through management buyouts, family succession, and partial recapitalizations before any decision is made.
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Capital Markets & Lending
SBA lending, commercial financing, and capital markets solutions through our preferred lender network — for business acquisitions, expansion, and owner-occupied real estate.
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Key Man Insurance
Business life and disability insurance protecting companies against the loss of a critical owner or key person — identified and coordinated through the transition process.
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Real Estate — PCRE
Through our Private Client Real Estate Group, we offer curated residential and commercial real estate representation and a nationwide reciprocal referral network.
About Doug Lewiskin
A long-term partner, not a transaction broker
Doug Lewiskin founded The Arch Corporation on a simple premise: business owners deserve an advisor who shows up early, listens first, and stays present through the entire process — not just at the beginning and at commission time.
Most owners are 1–12 months from readiness when they first engage. Doug treats those early conversations as listening sessions — no obligations, no pressure, no public listings until you're ready.
Based in Greenville, SC with reach across Calabasas, CA, Athens, GA, and nationwide, TAC serves business owners and the professional advisors who refer them — CPAs, attorneys, CRE professionals, and insurance agents.
LocationsGreenville, SC · Calabasas, CA · Athens, GA · Nationwide
ConfidentialityEvery inquiry is handled with complete discretion. Your name, intentions, and financial details are never shared without your explicit consent.
For Business Owners
You Built Something Real. Let's Make Sure the Exit Reflects That.
Most owners are 1–12 months from readiness when they first reach out. That's exactly the right time. Doug Lewiskin works quietly alongside you — no pressure, no public listings, no rush — until the timing is right and the outcome is what you deserve.
How It Works
A Process Built Around You — Not the Transaction
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Confidential First ConversationNo forms, no pressure, no public exposure. We talk about where you are and where you want to go — nothing more until you're ready.
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Honest AssessmentDoug Lewiskin will tell you what he actually thinks — including if the timing isn't right yet. That honesty is the foundation of the relationship.
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Strategic PositioningWhen you're ready, we build the story that gets qualified buyers to the table — not tire-kickers.
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Managed ProcessConfidential marketing, qualified buyer screening, offer negotiation, and close — coordinated to protect your value and your business operations throughout.
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Post-Transition SupportThe deal closing is the beginning. We can coordinate tax mitigation, real estate, financing, and wealth protection across TAC's full platform.
Signs It May Be Time to Have a Conversation
You've started thinking about what comes next — even if you haven't said it out loud
A key employee, partner, or family member situation is changing
You're feeling the weight of running the business more than the reward
A competitor or industry buyer has approached you informally
You're wondering what the business is actually worth in today's market
Lease renewal, equipment replacement, or a capital decision is on the horizon
You want options before you need them
Strategic Partnership
Tax Mitigation & High-End Asset Protection
The tax bill at exit is often the biggest surprise — and the most avoidable one. Our strategic partners deploy IRS-compliant strategies that go far beyond a standard 1031 exchange.
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Capital Gains Reduction
Advanced structures that can significantly reduce — and in some cases eliminate — capital gains exposure at the time of sale.
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Potential IRS Refunds
Certain strategies can unlock refunds on taxes already paid — a conversation worth having before or after closing.
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High-End Asset Protection
Sophisticated protection structures for business owners, real estate investors, and high-net-worth individuals who need to shield what they've built.
All strategies are IRS-compliant and coordinated with your existing CPA and legal team. This is not a replacement for your advisors — it's an enhancement that most generalist advisors simply don't offer.
Full-Spectrum Access
Every Service You Need, Under One Roof
Your transition touches more than just the business sale. Through TAC's eight divisions, you have access to everything that surrounds it.
CRE Sales & Leasing
If your transition involves the real property, our CRE team handles it — separately from the business transaction, with clear lane separation.
Commercial RE Financing
Up to $75 million. No tax returns required. Built for investors and buyers who need flexibility that traditional banks won't offer.
Residential Sales & Leasing
Whether you're relocating post-sale or simply helping a key employee find housing, our residential team is ready.
Residential Financing
Jumbo and non-QM products up to $30 million for high-net-worth individuals and real estate investors.
Insurance Services
Personal and commercial insurance solutions coordinated alongside your transition — so your protection picture is complete.
Business & RE Investment Opportunities
Once you've sold, we can help you deploy capital into curated acquisition and investment opportunities.
The Journey
From First Conversation to Successful Close
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First Conversation
Confidential, no-pressure, no obligation
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Assessment
Honest valuation and market context
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Positioning
Story, materials, and buyer targeting
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Market
Confidential outreach to qualified buyers
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Negotiate & Close
Offer management through successful close
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What's Next
Tax, real estate, investment, protection
Start With a Conversation
Confidential. No pressure. Just clarity on where you stand and what's possible.
Confidential Business Opportunities — The Arch Corporation
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Current & Recent Listings
ActiveService Business
Confidential
Established Professional Services Firm
Greenville, South Carolina
$1M+Revenue
15+Years
SBAEligible
Confidential listing — NDA required for details. Established professional services firm with strong recurring revenue, loyal client base, and experienced staff in place. Owner seeking retirement transition.
ActiveDistribution
Confidential
Regional Distribution Company
Southeast United States
$2M+Revenue
20+Years
SBAEligible
Confidential listing — NDA required for details. Established distribution business with proprietary territory rights, long-term contracts, and a trained workforce. Significant growth upside available.
SoldHealthcare
Transaction Closed
Healthcare Services Practice
South Carolina
$1.5M+Revenue
12Years
Successfully closed. Healthcare services practice with established patient base and multiple service lines. TAC managed full confidential process from positioning through close.
SoldManufacturing
Transaction Closed
Light Manufacturing Operation
Georgia
$3M+Revenue
18Years
Successfully closed. Light manufacturing operation with proprietary processes, long-term customer contracts, and experienced management team retained post-close.
SoldMixed-Use Commercial
$775,000
104 E Main St — Mixed-Use Commercial Building
Easley, South Carolina
5Units
2Retail
3Residential
9-10%Cap Rate
5-unit mixed-use building with 2 retail storefronts and 3 residential units on the second level. All units substantially under market rents at $15–$17/SF (retail), with projected rents supporting a 9–10% cap rate. Significant upside through lease renewals to market rate. Transaction closed by The Arch Corporation.
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Confidential Listing
NDA Required for Details
ActiveRetail / Specialty
$3,250,000
Gun & Firearm Retail — Confidential
Southern California
$4.3MRevenue
6Years
SBAEligible
Family-owned gun and firearm retail operation near March Air Reserve Base, Southern California. Franchise-ready model with a diversified, loyal customer base spanning shooting enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, CCW permit holders, and home defense buyers. Strong recurring revenue from gunsmithing services, optics, and ammunition. $4.3M revenue. Seller motivated.
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All TAC Listings Are Presented on a Confidential Basis
Business names, specific locations, financial statements, and owner details are only disclosed after execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement and buyer qualification. This protects our sellers and ensures that every inquiry comes from a serious, qualified party.
