Looking for SMB Operators (GM) in Raleigh/Wilmington/coastal NC

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August 14, 2025

by a searcher from Pennsylvania State University in Raleigh, NC, USA

I'm looking for introductions to SMB operators (candidates looking for an SMB GM type role) in the North Carolina area (preferably Raleigh/Wilmington/coastal NC). I know there are several good recruiting firms that help with this but wondering if anyone has come across other sources to find candidates looking for this type of role?
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from University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, USA
Trey- we specialize in placing veterans with 5+ years of military experience in leadership roles at SMBs. So in my wheelhouse. The "easy" way here is just to be present and available in the ETA world on social media. Can be a good way to "farm" candidates.
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from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Dallas, TX, USA
You can also try Operators Guild, BizOps Network, as well as Duke and UNC MBA alumni groups. Also try LinkedIn targeting for “GM/COO/President” titles, SMB acquisition and entrepreneurship groups, and fractional COO platforms can surface strong candidates. Locally, Raleigh/Wilmington economic councils, EO/Vistage forums, and veteran transition programs near Camp Lejeune are valuable pools. Anyway hope that helps.
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