For owners
Sell the business without the whole town knowing
You spent years building something real. Selling it should not mean handing the outcome to whoever calls first.
Why use a broker
Selling is a full-time job you already have
Owners who sell on their own typically field dozens of inquiries, most from people who cannot finance the purchase, while trying to keep revenue steady and staff calm. Meanwhile the buyer who can close is often working with an advisor, an accountant, and an attorney.
A broker absorbs the screening, the document requests, and the back-and-forth so you can keep running the business — because the fastest way to lose value mid-process is for performance to slip while everyone is looking at your numbers.
Confidentiality
Your employees hear it from you, not the rumor mill
Every listing is marketed blind. Buyers receive an industry, a region, and a financial profile — never your name or photographs of your location.
Signed NDA first
No identifying information is released until a buyer signs a non-disclosure agreement and completes a qualifying call.
Proof of capacity
Buyers document their funds or lender pre-qualification before receiving detailed financials.
Staged disclosure
Customer lists, contracts, and staff detail are shared late in the process, typically after a letter of intent.
Step by step
From first conversation to closing table
- 01
Discovery and readiness review
We look at your timing, your goals for the team, and whether the business is ready to be shown or needs a preparation window first.
- 02
Recasting and valuation
Three years of financials are normalized into seller's discretionary earnings or EBITDA, with every add-back documented so it survives scrutiny.
- 03
Confidential marketing package
A blind profile plus a detailed memorandum are prepared, so serious buyers get real substance without your identity being exposed.
- 04
Buyer screening
Inquiries are filtered against financial capacity, relevant experience, and fit. Only qualified buyers reach you.
- 05
Offers and negotiation
We evaluate structure, not just headline price — earnouts, seller notes, working capital, and transition terms all change what you actually receive.
- 06
Diligence and close
Document requests, lender conditions, and attorney review are coordinated on a schedule so momentum does not stall.
Questions owners ask
Common questions about selling
How long does it take to sell a business?+
Most small businesses in this market take six to twelve months from listing to closing. Preparation before listing can add several months, and businesses with clean records and low owner dependence move fastest.
What is my business worth?+
Value is generally a multiple of recast earnings, adjusted for recurring revenue, customer concentration, growth trend, and how well the business runs without you. A valuation consultation gives you a defensible range rather than a guess.
Will my employees find out?+
Not from us. Listings are blind, buyer tours are scheduled outside business hours where possible, and we plan the internal announcement with you so your team hears it directly from you at the right moment.
Do I have to stay on after closing?+
Usually for a transition period — often thirty to ninety days, sometimes longer for a consulting arrangement. The terms are negotiable and we set expectations early so it does not become a late-stage surprise.
What does representation cost?+
The initial consultation and valuation discussion carry no fee. Representation is primarily success-based, meaning the majority of compensation is paid at closing. Terms are laid out in writing before you sign anything.
Start a confidential seller conversation
Tell us a little about the business. Nothing is shared, and there is no obligation to list.
Ready to go further? Complete the full seller intake form and we'll come to the first call prepared.
Selling further out? Start with exit planning to see what to fix before going to market.