Qualifier/master license workaround for fire protection acquisition?

Hey everyone, casting a bat signal out here. I’m looking at a Fire Protection business (sprinklers, alarms, ITM, installs). Biggest hurdle is the qualifier/master license. Seller holds it today and Florida requires the qualifier to be a full time employee, so I’m trying to figure out the cleanest way to make this SBA financeable. If you’ve done deals in this space, I’d love to hear how you approached it. I’m considering a few paths here. One option is recruiting an outside qualifier before closing, but I’m curious what compensation structures or incentives have actually worked in practice. Another possibility is keeping the seller on as the qualifier for a transition period. If you’ve done that, did lenders or SBA push back at all? And overall, are there any gotchas or pitfalls around the licensing piece that I should be thinking about upfront? Appreciate any quick advice or war stories.