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From Army Officer to Nashville Business Broker: My Path to Helping Owners Exit on Their Terms
I’m not the kind of broker who tells you what you want to hear. I’m going to tell you what I think — based on data, experience, and what I’ve seen work (and fail) in the real world. Before becoming a Nashville business broker, I led soldiers, ran my own delivery...
How to Hire a General Manager: Step-by-Step Guide for Small Business Owners
Hiring a General Manager: Everything You Need to Know to Exit Daily Ops. In this webinar, Joe Steigman from Legacy Entrepreneurs walks through a proven process for hiring a general manager—so you can scale, delegate, or prepare for exit. Whether you're ready to grow...
How to Sell Your Small Business: Free Webinar & Step-by-Step Guide
In this webinar, I break down each phase of how to sell your business and provide insights along the way. Whether you’re planning to sell in three months or three years, this is the best place to start. Download the Slides Download the Guide Thinking about selling...
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Selling a Business in 2026. Part 3: What Can I Do This Year?
If you’ve been asking, “What can I do to sell my business in 2026?” -you’re not alone. Every week, I talk to business owners across Tennessee who aren’t necessarily ready to list their company tomorrow but want to start preparing the right way. The good news? You...
Selling a Business in Tennessee in 2026. Part 2: What’s Different in This Year?
If you're thinking about selling your business in Tennessee this year, you're not alone—and you’re not working with the same conditions as the rest of the country. The 2026 environment is unique. From consumer confidence to industry-specific trends, Tennessee business...
Selling a Business in 2026. Part 1: What The Heck Is Going On?
Selling a business in 2026 isn’t going to look like years past. With national trends shifting and uncertainty still looming over many small business sectors, owners thinking about exiting their business need a clear view of what’s ahead. This article is Part 1 of a...
From Army Officer to Nashville Business Broker: My Path to Helping Owners Exit on Their Terms
I’m not the kind of broker who tells you what you want to hear. I’m going to tell you what I think — based on data, experience, and what I’ve seen work (and fail) in the real world. Before becoming a Nashville business broker, I led soldiers, ran my own delivery...
What’s My Business Worth? Why You Can’t “Double Dip” on Equipment, Fixtures & Inventory
Many business owners begin the selling process by asking: “What’s my business worth?” That’s a smart question—but the wrong answer can lead to overpricing and lost deals. One of the biggest misunderstandings in business valuation is trying to add the value of...
The Worst Holiday Topic After Politics: Selling Your Family Business
The Worst Holiday Topic After Politics: Selling Your Family Business Politics might spark debates, but there’s another conversation that can trigger awkward silence around the holiday table: Selling your family business. It feels personal. Emotional. Even taboo. But...
How Hiring the Right Manager Transformed This Business: A Real-World Example
For many small business owners, the idea of hiring a manager feels risky. You’ve built your business with your own two hands—can someone else really step in and lead the way you do? The answer is yes—if you hire the right person. At Legacy Entrepreneurs, we’ve seen...
How to Sell a Warehouse Business: What Buyers Want and How to Prepare
How to Sell a Warehouse Business: What Buyers Want and How to Prepare If you're preparing to sell your warehouse business, it's critical to understand what buyers in the logistics space are actually looking for. Whether it’s a private equity firm, a 3PL roll-up, or a...
Why Every Roofing Business Needs a General Manager — and the Right Hiring Sequence for Growth or Exit
If you’re the owner of a roofing business, chances are you’ve worn every hat — estimator, project manager, crew leader, office admin, and CEO. But that hustle comes with limits. Eventually, growth stalls. Burnout creeps in. Or you start wondering what it would take to...
Top 3 Reasons Business Owners Leave Money on the Table When Selling Their Business
If you're planning to sell your business, your goal is to maximize value—not settle for less. But after evaluating hundreds of deals as a business broker, I consistently see owners making avoidable mistakes that cost them thousands (or more) at the closing table....