The Real Way to Sell a Business and Get Top Dollar
The Real Way to Sell a Business and Get Top Dollar Introduction Imagine spending twenty years building a company, then watching a buyer walk away with it for half of what it’s worth. That is what happens when owners try to sell a business like they
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The Harsh Reality of Business Sales: Your Buyer Doesn’t Matter (But the Bank Does)
Selling a small business sounds simple on the surface. You list the business, find a buyer, shake hands, and ride off into the sunset with a check. Easy, right? Not exactly. Here’s the truth about most small business sales that nobody tells you—until you’re already knee-deep
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Your Secret Weapon for Predictable Sales: The Promotional Vault
Let’s talk about something every small business owner hates: the sales rollercoaster. You know the feeling. One month, you’re slammed. Money’s coming in, you’re high-fiving your team, and business feels easy. The next month… crickets. The phone isn’t ringing, your online cart is gathering dust, and
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The Secret to Fewer Headaches and More Five-Star Reviews? Choose a “Binary Outcome” Business.
Starting a business is hard. You’re wearing a dozen hats, from CEO to janitor, and every customer complaint feels like a personal attack. You lie awake at night wondering, “Did I do enough? Will they be happy? Why is this so complicated?” What if there was
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Your price teaches people how to value you
Let’s talk about one of the most uncomfortable parts of running a business: setting your price. Your stomach knots up. You start sweating. You type a number into your website or quote… and then you immediately delete it and type a lower one. Sound familiar? You’re
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The Brain Science of Selling: Why Your Customers’ Eyes Are Bigger Than Their Stomachs
Let’s play a quick game. I say “a fresh, juicy lemon.” What happens in your brain? You probably saw a bright yellow wedge. Maybe you even imagined the sour taste making you pucker up. Your mouth might have watered a little. Now, what if I just
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A brand that’s built to last is the ultimate gift you can give your customers, your team, and yourself.
If you found out you had one week left to live, what would you do? Your mind probably jumped to your family, your friends, and your faith. Rightfully so. But soon after, a terrifying thought might creep in: “What will happen to my business? What happens
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Your Marketing is Too Loud: Learn to Listen, Connect, and Convert with Conversation
For a lot of small business owners, the word “marketing” feels kind of… gross. It brings up images of cheesy salespeople, spammy emails, and awkward cold calls. It feels like you have to put on a fake voice, puff out your chest, and shout into a
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If You’re Not Exit-Ready, You’re Not Growth-Ready (Buyers Will Notice—and So Should You)
You’re hustling, building your team (even if it’s just you and your super-dedicated dog), chasing customers, and trying to make that profit line climb. Growth is the dream, right? More sales, more impact, maybe even a slightly bigger office than your garage. But what if I
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The Worst Time to Sell Your Business? Tax Season. (And Why Q3 is Your Secret Weapon)
Selling your business? It’s a huge decision, often the biggest payday of your life. You want everything to go smoothly, get the best price, and walk away feeling great. But here’s a trap many owners fall into: trying to sell during tax season (January – April).
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