🎙️ Host: Marcia Riner | Profit Booster® 🎙️ Guest: Chris Cantwell, Co-Founder & Owner-Partner, Transworld Business Advisors
📢 Episode Overview: Thinking about selling your business in 2025? The market is shifting, and not every business sells. Buyers are looking for specific factors that make a company attractive, valuable, and ready for acquisition. In this episode, business broker Chris Cantwell breaks down what buyers want, how to price your business, and the biggest mistakes that kill deals.
🚀 Key Takeaways: ✔️ What makes a business attractive to buyers in 2025 ✔️ How to price your business for a strong sale ✔️ Why more buyers are in the market than sellers ✔️ The biggest mistakes sellers make that ruin deals ✔️ How to prepare for a profitable business exit
⏳ Episode Timestamps & Key Points [00:00 - 02:00] Introduction: Why This Episode Matters- Why not all businesses sell in today’s market
- The importance of positioning your business for buyers
- Meet Chris Cantwell – expert in business sales and acquisitions
- The surge of buyers in the market—Why now is the right time to sell
- The impact of baby boomer business owners retiring
- Why many businesses have been on "cruise control" for years
- How younger buyers are scaling businesses quickly
- The types of businesses buyers are looking for
- Why most buyers want hands-on, owner-operated businesses
- The misconception of passive business ownership
- How buyers assess risk before making a purchase
- Industries that are selling fast in today’s market
- What businesses make the most money in resale
- The difference between franchise resales and independent businesses
- Why buyers are willing to pay more for "fixer-upper" businesses
- Understanding business valuation: Cash flow, revenue, and multiples
- The role of EBITDA and Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
- How multiples determine the final sale price
- Why sellers often overestimate their business’s worth
- ❌ Telling employees about the sale too soon
- ❌ Letting the business decline during the sale process
- ❌ Overpricing your business and scaring off buyers
- ❌ Not keeping finances clean and organized
- ❌ Assuming buyers "need" to buy your business
- How a broker manages negotiations and protects confidentiality
- Why buyers and sellers need a trusted third party
- The importance of structuring the deal correctly
- The best time to start planning your exit strategy
- Why businesses with strong financials sell faster and for more money
- How business brokers help you find the right buyer at the right price
Selling a business is one of the most important financial decisions an entrepreneur can make, and getting it right means understanding what buyers want, how to price it correctly, and avoiding costly mistakes that can kill a deal. Chris Cantwell has given us insider insights into today’s market, what makes a business attractive, and how to navigate the sales process with confidence.
If you're considering selling your business—whether now or in the future—start preparing early, keeping your finances clean, and ensuring your business is positioned for maximum value.
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