You built this business. What's next?

Most owners anchor on a rule of thumb they heard once, from a friend who sold years ago. The real number depends on things a simple multiple doesn't capture: the quality of your earnings, how concentrated your customer base is, and whether the business runs without you in the room every day. We'll give you a straight, honest range early, not an inflated number meant to win your business and get walked back later. Read what actually drives valuation →

There's rarely a perfect moment. Market cycles and buyer appetite matter, but so does your own energy for the business and whether you're building toward a number or just tired of carrying it alone. We'll tell you honestly if the market favors you right now, and just as honestly if we think you're not ready yet. See how to weigh market timing against your own →

Our fees are primarily success-based: compensation is tied to your deal actually closing, not to how quickly we get you to sign an engagement letter. We'll walk through the specific structure with you directly and plainly, before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises buried in fine print later. See the full fee structure →

Most transactions run 6 to 12 months from initial preparation to closing, depending on how ready your financials are, how competitive the buyer pool is, and how complex the business itself is. We'll give you a realistic timeline early, not an optimistic one meant to keep you engaged. See the full process, phase by phase →

A broker lists your business and waits for interest. We run an active process: identifying the right buyers before they know you're for sale, negotiating structure and terms as hard as price, and staying on every conversation until the right deal closes, not just the first one that shows up. See the full comparison →

Employees, customers, and competitors finding out too soon can cost you more than a lower offer; it can cost you the deal entirely if key people leave before you close. Every buyer sees a blind teaser first, signs an NDA before your name or financials go anywhere, and gets sensitive detail only in controlled stages. See exactly how we control that →

No. Most businesses need some real cleanup, and that's normal. We identify the gaps, help you normalize the numbers, and put together financials that build buyer confidence instead of raising questions. See what buyers actually look for →

That's more common than owners expect, and it's not something to handle alone. An unsolicited offer means a motivated buyer, but no competition and no market signal on whether the number is fair. We'll help you evaluate it properly before you respond. Learn how to handle an unsolicited offer →

This is where owners get surprised, usually not pleasantly. Earnouts, transition periods, and post-close obligations shape what you actually walk away with, and how long you're still tied to the business. We negotiate these terms as hard as we negotiate price, and make sure you understand exactly what you're agreeing to before you sign. Understand what an earnout means for you →

That's most of the conversations we have. Exploring isn't a commitment, and we'd rather spend an hour with you now than have you make a decision later without the right information. If you'd prefer a lower-commitment first step, our short readiness assessment is a good place to start. Take the readiness assessment →