Steven R. Fero

For 30 years, Mr. Fero has owned and led a retained executive search and RPO consulting business focused on Indiana headquartered companies. During the Great Recession, he began working with “Executives In Transition” who found themselves at a point in their careers where becoming an investor/owner was the best next step in their careers. Additionally, Mr. Fero has extensive experience working with corporate organizations spanning the Fortune 1000 down to entrepreneur-led businesses, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies. He additionally sources Buyers through work with Angel Investors, PE and VC firms. These are a few of the ways he has brought his experiences to Transworld Indiana resulting in successful transactions for his clients. Mr. Fero earned a BS in Political Science/Economics from Purdue University and is a Certified Personnel Consultant. He is involved with several community organizations including the boards of the Kiwanis Club & Foundation of Indianapolis (President ’13-’14), Columbia Club Inc. (Board Secretary 2019-20), the Fishers Area Swimming Tigers (VP 2020), Fishers Rotary Club, Charleston Crossing Homeowners Association (Past President), Purdue Theta Chi Chapter Advisory Board, and the National Federation of Independent Business (State Leadership Council, Small Businessperson of the Year 2005).

My Listings

Firearms, Distribution

Revenue $1.4M (2025) -Indy Area Gun Shop & Virtual Shooting Range

Location: Indiana
Asking Price: $825,500
Down Payment: $825,500
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $199,023
Interior Design/Dec, Distribution, Wholesale

Custom Interior Design Fulfillment Business

Location: Hamilton County, Indiana
Asking Price: $550,000
Down Payment: $550,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $148,319

Well Established Sign and Graphic Franchise

Total Investment: $200,000 - $215,000
Cash Investment: $60,000

World's Leading Promotional Products and Advertising Franchise

Total Investment: $90,000-$100,000
Cash Investment: $90,000

World's Leading Business Brokerage Franchise

Total Investment: $85,000
Cash Investment: $85,000

Coworking Franchise Opportunity

Total Investment: $360,000-$3,600,000
Cash Investment: $250,000

Wellness Focused Membership Model Grooming Franchise

Total Investment: $318,000 - $499,000
Cash Investment: $150,000

Franchise Focused on the Restoration and Repair of Leather, Plastic and Vinyl

Total Investment: $100,595 - $120,595
Cash Investment: $15,000

National Recruiting Firm

Total Investment: $75,000 - $100,000
Cash Investment: $40,000

Growing Charcuterie Business

Total Investment: $200,000-$215,000
Cash Investment: $50,000

Bookkeeping Business Solutions Franchise

Total Investment: $33,842-$69,342
Cash Investment: $29,995

Authentic Mediterranean Grill Franchise Opportunity

Total Investment: $600,000 - $850,000
Cash Investment: $250,000

Established Quick Service Italian Restaurant Franchise

Total Investment: $322,043 - $452,807
Cash Investment: $150,000

Fastest Growing Business Coaching Franchise

Total Investment: $60,000
Cash Investment: $60,000

Membership Model Coworking Franchise

Total Investment: $390,000 - $1,200,000
Cash Investment: $200,000

B2B Coworking and Business Services Franchise

Total Investment: $850,848 - $1,795,965
Cash Investment: $300,000

Market-Leading Window Tint Franchise

Total Investment: $175,000 - $250,000
Cash Investment: $150,000

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