For Sellers
Sell on your terms. Quietly. With someone who's been on your side of the table.
You've built something real. Before you make a decision about what's next — explore what it's worth, what buyers are paying, and what the right preparation could mean for your number.
What sellers come to us for
The six things that move your number
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Strong cash flow
Healthy SDE that a buyer can underwrite and a lender will finance.
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Clean financials
Reviewed books, defensible add-backs, accurate tax returns.
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Diversified customers
No single account is dangerous to lose.
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Operational independence
The business runs without the owner in the building every day.
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Favorable lease/location
Transferable terms, room to grow, no relocation risk at sale.
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Untapped growth
A clear story a buyer can carry forward — and pay for today.
DIY Business Value Estimate
Build your SDE. See a preliminary value range.
Most owners don't know their Seller's Discretionary Earnings off the top of their head — and that's fine. This guided tool walks you through it: start with pre-tax net income, layer in documented add-backs, and we apply a conservative industry multiple from our internal benchmark table.
- 1About your business — contact, industry, owner involvement
- 2Profit starting point — pre-tax net income from your P&L
- 3Owner compensation & benefits booked as expenses
- 4Interest, depreciation, and amortization
- 5Discretionary, personal, and one-time items
- 6Review your SDE and see your preliminary value
Note: Add-backs should be reasonable, documented, and explainable. Owner draws and shareholder distributions are not add-backs. Results are preliminary, subject to further review, and a listing does not guarantee a sale.
DIY Business Value Estimate
Build your SDE, get a preliminary value
Six short steps. We'll calculate your Seller's Discretionary Earnings and apply a conservative industry multiple. Confidential and used only to follow up with you.
Don't have every number? That's completely fine — fill in what you know and continue. We can refine everything later.
Not ready to run the numbers? Let's just talk.
Some of our best engagements begin as a 20-minute phone call with an owner who isn't sure they want to sell yet. That's exactly the right time.