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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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’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
December is here. And I get it, most business owners are either completely checked out or frantically trying to hit year-end numbers. Both are understandable. But both miss an opportunity. December is actually the BEST time to
AT Lion, we have seen hundreds of deals. The ones that die almost always have the same problem: A financial metric that signals risk to the buyer. In this guide, I'm going to walk you through the
You got your valuation. Now what? This is where most business owners get stuck. They have a number, but they don't have a plan. They know what their business is worth, but they don't know how to
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