If the business’s success is 90% dependent on your personal “secret sauce,” a buyer sees 90% risk. In the Tampa Bay M&A market, that risk translates directly into a lower EBITDA multiple or, worse, a deal that never closes.
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The $100M Gap in Tampa Bay: Why Your “Standard” Wealth Process is Failing Local Business Owners
Without a process that acknowledges the business as the primary investment, you remain a “secondary” advisor. To become a Business Owner Specialist, you need a framework that creates value long before the “For Sale” sign goes up.
A Turnkey Cleaning Business With Recurring Revenue Built In — leads with buyer benefit, not just the business category.
Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning · Central Florida A Turnkey Cleaning Business With Recurring Revenue Built In Four years of consistent growth, two fully equipped service trucks, and a diversified client base — this Central Florida operation is the rare acquisition that earns from day one. Asking Price$225,000 2024 Revenue$314,547 Disc. Earnings (SDE)$80,549 Down Payment$175,000 LocationCentral […]
How to value a tutoring business
Add back “discretionary” expenses (like your personal car lease or home office supplies) to your net profit to find your true SDE.
How to value a marketing and advertising business
The marketing and advertising landscape in 2026 is a “seller’s market” for those who have embraced AI-efficiency and first-party data strategies. However, turning a creative shop into a liquid asset requires more than just a high billing rate; it requires a strategic exit plan. If you’re looking to transition from founder to “former owner,” here […]