🧠L Is for Leadership: If You Disappear, Does Your Business Disappear Too?
Part 3 of 6: CLEAN™ Exit-Readiness Series Catching up? We’re covering the CLEAN™ framework: Cash Flow âś… Leadership ⬅️ Earnings • Assets • Next Steps Most entrepreneurs wear a hundred hats—and that’s part of what makes them successful. But when it’s time to sell, that hands-on leadership style can kill a deal. The uncomfortable truth: […]
💸 E Is for Earnings: Not Just How Much You Make—But How You Make It
Part 4 of 6: CLEAN™ Exit-Readiness Series Series recap: Cash Flow âś… Leadership âś… Earnings ⬅️ Assets • Next Steps When owners think earnings, they think tax returns or net profit. But buyers look beyond numbers to assess earning quality and revenue predictability. đź’¬ “Where your money comes from matters more than how much you […]
🏗 A Is for Assets: What You Think You’re Selling Might Not Be What Buyers Want
Part 5 of 6: CLEAN™ Exit-Readiness Series Series progress: Cash Flow âś… Leadership âś… Earnings âś… Assets ⬅️ Next Steps Most owners assume assets—equipment, real estate, IP—automatically add value in a sale. The uncomfortable truth: Assets only add value if they’re owned, transferable, serviceable, and relevant to the buyer’s future. ⚠️ The $5,000 Domain That […]
🚀 N Is for Next Steps: You’re Not Exit-Ready Without a Clear Future
Part 6 of 6: CLEAN™ Exit-Readiness Series Series completion: Cash Flow âś… Leadership âś… Earnings âś… Assets âś… Next Steps ⬅️ You’ve built something great. But here’s the question too many owners ignore: “What happens after the deal?” In CLEAN™, Next Steps isn’t about your retirement. It’s about whether your business can succeed without you—and […]
CLEAN Your Business Before You Sell
You clean your car before you sell it. Â So, why don’t you CLEAN your business? Â Your business is probably worth many times what your car is worth, and, working on CLEANing your business could significantly increase the value of your company.
What’s My Business Worth?
A short guide to the factors that impact business valuations.
Step-by-Step Guide to Business Formation
Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Journey I don’t know about you, but when I pay for something I like to get some value. Did you know that paying an annual subscription to start and manage a company (LLC, S corporation, C corporation, etc) is EASY money for the service provider? First, you pay all the fees. Second, […]
Selling Your Business: The Process, Key Challenges, and Emotional Journey
Selling your business is more than a financial transaction; it’s the culmination of years of dedication, risk, and growth. This journey demands more than preparation and patience; it often stirs emotions tied to identity, purpose, and legacy. The CLEANTM Method (explained here) offers a structured approach to enhance value before going to market. However, even […]
Why Should I Use a Business Broker?
Selling a business is often the most significant financial transaction of your life. You might have acquired the business 10, 15, or even 20 years ago from family, a friend, or you may have started it from scratch. Now, as you look to retire or move on, the question of how to sell becomes crucial. […]
Value, Like Beauty, Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Value means nothing unless there is a transaction. What you think your item, house, business is worth is meaningless unless there is a buyer willing to pay that amount.