Direct Handshake

Direct Handshake — B2B Connector & Introductions

Two businesses that need each other. One direct handshake.

Direct Handshake routes commercial demand, service capacity, and strategic partnerships between operators who need to find each other. We qualify both sides, make one clean introduction, and step aside so you deal directly.

Property & Real Estate · Facilities & Trades · B2B Agencies · Tech & SaaS · Capital & Finance · Recruitment · Logistics

I need a partner → · I provide a service → · Read memorandum → · Dedicated retainer →

8+
commercial sectors · actively connected
1 : 1
curated introduction · zero public bidding
$0 intake
free to submit · charged only on qualified intro

Both Sides of the Handshake Who We Connect

A Businesses with a need Operators, founders, managers, and agencies looking for a dependable counterparty. Submitting a brief is free — you tell us the scope, timeline, and standard once, and we filter the market before making an introduction. Submit a need →
B Businesses with capacity Specialists, contractors, agencies, and B2B providers who want qualified commercial introductions rather than lead lists and bidding wars. Joining the network is free; we verify your capability once and only reach out when a brief fits. Join network →

How It Works The 4-Step Process

01 Share the brief Submit what your business needs — or what your business provides — along with geography, timeline, and quality criteria. $0 to submit
02 Dual-side qualification We speak with both sides to verify capacity, credentials, and commercial fit, and confirm the introduction terms upfront. < 24h target
03 The direct handshake Once both sides are aligned, we make one warm, context-rich introduction. Our agreed introduction fee applies once this qualified introduction is made. 1 curated intro
04 Direct execution We step out of the way. Both businesses scope, contract, and settle invoices directly with zero ongoing platform cut. 0% ongoing rake

Industries We Serve Illustrative Need ↔ Provide Pairings

Property & Real Estate Portfolio manager ↔ turnover & maintenance crew
Facilities & Trades Commercial campus ↔ certified HVAC, electrical & janitorial
Agencies & White-Label Growth agency ↔ white-label engineering & automation partner
Tech & SaaS Partnerships Software vendor ↔ reseller, implementation & channel partner
Capital & Finance Operating business ↔ commercial lender, investor & advisor
Recruitment & Talent Hiring leadership ↔ specialist recruiter & fractional executive
Logistics & Supply Chain Brand or distributor ↔ 3PL, fulfillment & freight counterparty
Custom B2B Mandates Any two businesses that should meet · Inquire →

Commercial Terms How We Get Paid

Submitting a request or joining Free for both buyers and providers. There is never a charge to submit a brief or join the vetted network. $0 · Both sides
Qualified introduction fee We only charge once we verify fit and make a qualified introduction — agreed upfront with one side or both before we connect you. Per qualified intro
Dedicated partner retainer Optional monthly retainer for multi-location operators who want an always-ready bench of primary and backup partners. Retainer details →

Once introduced, both parties contract and pay each other directly with zero markup on the underlying work.

Dispatches & Playbooks Notes on Connector Markets

Memo The Direct Handshake: Why Open Marketplaces Fail Busy Operators Dispatch 01 01 The Turnover Reliability Gap & The 5-Point SLA Framework Playbook 02 The Economics of Connector Networks Playbook
abuzar@directhandshake.com Dedicated retainer for multi-location operators →

Direct Handshake is an independent B2B introduction desk. All engagements are contracted directly between independent counterparties.