Sell Your Business Smarter, Faster, and for More
The 7-Step Lion Selling Process
Let the Next Chapter in Your Story Begin with Us
Are you thinking, “How do I sell my business?”
At Lion Business Advisors, we make the complex process of selling your business simple and successful.
Our proven 7-Step Lion Selling Process helps you maximize your business value, protect confidentiality, and find the right buyer, all while achieving the highest return possible.
✅ Over 90% closing success rate
✅ +/- 10% of appraised value achieved on average
✅ Business brokers trusted across the US
Step 1: Professional Business Valuation
Before you sell, you need to know what your business is truly worth.
✅ We provide professional business valuation services that analyze your financials, assets, market conditions, and competitive positioning.
✅ You’ll receive a realistic, market-driven valuation to guide strategic decision-making.
Local Advantage: Our valuations are tailored to your industry’s unique market.
Step 2: Marketing Preparation, Ready to Impress Buyers
First impressions matter.
✅ We create a customized Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) that highlights your strengths, growth opportunities, and strategic advantages.
✅ We help fix weak spots in your operations before going to market.
Benefit: Attract more serious buyers and reduce time on market.
Step 3: Buyer Sourcing, Find the Right Buyer Faster
We don’t just list your business, we hunt for the ideal buyer.
✅ Through targeted outreach and a network of pre-qualified buyers locally, nationally, and internationally, we source strategic acquirers.
✅ Every potential buyer is vetted for financial ability and genuine intent.
Geo Edge: Access a larger, high-quality buyer pool through our local connections.
Step 4: Deal Structuring, Craft a Winning Offer
Not all offers are created equal.
✅ We create customized deal structures that optimize your payout, manage risk, and preserve your legacy.
✅ We advise on seller financing, earn-outs, tax strategies, and non-compete agreements.
Goal: Get you the best terms, not just the first offer.
Step 5: Negotiation, Maximize Your Leverage
Strong negotiation can add 10%-20% or more to your final sale price.
✅ Our experienced brokers lead all negotiations, shielding you from direct pressure and emotion-driven mistakes.
✅ We ensure you remain in a position of strength throughout.
Benefit: Stronger results with less stress for sellers.
Step 6: Due Diligence Management, Smooth the Process
Due diligence is where most deals hit snags.
✅ We manage document preparation, Q&A, buyer requests, and third-party coordination to keep deals moving forward efficiently.
✅ We work proactively to anticipate and resolve issues.
Impact: Minimize risks and increase your certainty of closing.
Step 7: Closing, Start Your Next Chapter
When it’s time to close, we ensure nothing is left to chance.
✅ We coordinate with your attorney, CPA, lenders, and escrow agents for a smooth transaction.
✅ You walk away confident you maximized your business value.
Regional Support: Hands-on closing support in your region and beyond.
Why Lion Business Advisors Is the Top Business Broker
✅ 90%+ success rate in selling businesses
✅ Experts in business exit planning and valuation
✅ Deep buyer networks nationally & internationally
✅ Personalized attention from start to finish
Ready to sell your business?
