Searcher Newbie - Los Angeles

Hi all, after working in IB/PE for the last 10 years, I have decided that it's finally time to buy my own company. I desire the flexibility, control, and real-world impact that come with running a company. With the exception of college at Georgetown, I have always lived in LA and want to stay here. I want to buy and operate an established company in the greater SoCal area. I know this won't be easy, but it's time to just do the damn thing. I'm a complete newbie to ETA but am hungry to learn about local industries, contact brokers, and hustle hard. LA has it all - aerospace, logistics, service businesses, etc. One of the country's largest consumer populations, the nation's largest port, a hugely diversified economy ... there has to be an absolute PLETHORA of small businesses (although my suspicion is that most of them fall under $1m of EBITDA?). It's like dating - most will be quick passes, but it just takes one good one. I wanted to introduce myself to the community here and hopefully meet some other like-minded folks who are on a similar journey and might be willing to share any tips or tricks. Let's do this!