The Difference Between a Smooth Exit and a Deal That Falls Apart? Preparation. If you're thinking about selling your staffing or recruiting firm, here's the hard truth: most deals that fall apart do so because the seller
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"My business is worth more than that. You don't understand the potential." We hear this all the time... I get it. You see what your business COULD be. You see the vision. You see the upside. But
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
he clock is ticking. If you're serious about selling your business in 2025, the next 90 days could be the difference between a premium exit and leaving hundreds of thousands on the table. Here's what we've learned
October has been remarkable for exit planning activity across Texas. Business owners from Austin to Houston, Dallas to San Antonio, have been completing assessments and gaining clarity about their options. As we wrap up this Decision Season
You've completed your exit planning assessment. Now what? Many business owners stop at understanding their current value. The truly strategic ones use that assessment as a blueprint for systematic preparation. The Assessment-to-Action Transformation Understanding Your Starting Point
Travis Strack was recently featured in the fall edition of the IBBA Insights Magazine https://www.ibba.org/ibba-magazine/ibbainsights-fall-2025/ For years, business brokerage has classified buyers into two broad groups: financial buyers-typically individuals or private investors, and strategic buyers-larger companies or
The business-for-sale landscape is evolving, and buyers in 2025 are more strategic, data-driven, and risk-aware than ever. Whether your business is already on the market or you're preparing for a future sale, understanding what buyers are prioritizing
Thinking about selling your business in the next 1–3 years? One of the best things you can do now is focus on increasing its value. Strategic improvements to your revenue, profitability, and operations can dramatically impact your
