The financials were strong. The buyer was qualified. The offer was fair. Everything was lined up for closing. Then, two days before the finish line, the seller paused. “I’m not sure I’m ready,” he said. Twenty years
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- Author: Joshua Carnes
Most owners think they’re ready to sell once they have a valuation, a few interested buyers, and a general sense of timing. But readiness is never that simple. It becomes clear the moment a buyer starts asking
You’ve decided to sell your fifteen-million-dollar HVAC business. The financials are strong. The business is ready. Now you face the question every seller eventually reaches: Who is the right buyer? Traditional brokers often default to the same
If you’re thinking about selling your recruiting or staffing firm in 2026, now is the time to get strategic. Recent trends show that buyers, especially private equity groups and industry consolidators, are laser-focused on firms with diversified
Most owners follow a familiar pattern once they start thinking about selling. They ask a few brokers for valuations, compare the numbers, and assume the truth is somewhere in the middle. It feels straightforward until the spread
If you’ve been considering selling your staffing or recruiting firm, 2026 might be the ideal time to make your move. The U.S. staffing industry is poised for steady growth, with forecasts predicting a 2–5% expansion next year.
Most business owners begin the exit process the same way. They think about getting a valuation, maybe look at a few comps, and assume they now understand what their company is worth and what comes next. It
2026 is almost here. And I want you to know something: This is your year. Not because the market is perfect. Not because conditions are ideal. Not because everything is going to be easy. But because YOU'RE
I can feel it. 2026 is going to be the best year ever to sell your business. Not because of market conditions. Not because of interest rates. But because of timing. Right now, in late December, you
The Best Time to Plan Your Exit? Before Everyone Else Starts Looking. Most staffing firm owners wait until January to think about selling. They tell themselves: "I'll deal with it after the holidays." But here's what happens
