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Why Work with a Nashville Business Broker?
Why Nashville Business Owners Need a Local Business Broker Nashville isn’t just growing — it’s booming. With new residents, investors, and companies pouring into Middle Tennessee, it’s an exciting place to own a business. It’s also an increasingly strategic place to...
How to Sell Your Business to Private Equity the Smart Way
If you're a small business owner and a private equity (PE) firm has expressed interest in acquiring your company, you’re not alone. Many PE firms are actively looking to buy stable, cash-flowing businesses—and yours might be a perfect fit. But before you celebrate or...
If You Had to Sell Your Business in 8 Weeks, Here’s What I’d Do
Selling a Business Fast Isn’t Ideal. But Sometimes, It’s Necessary. Let me be clear up front: Truly preparing a business for sale takes time. The best exits start years in advance—with systemization, financial cleanup, and strategic planning. But life happens. Maybe...
How to Hire a General Manager (and Get Your Life Back)
Running a small business can feel like running on a treadmill—every fire, every decision, every shift depends on you. The solution? Hiring a general manager. But how you hire one makes all the difference. If you've ever Googled “how to hire a general manager,” you’ve...
Why Exit Planning for Business Owners Prevents Regret and Builds Legacy
Why Business Owners Regret Selling — And How Exit Planning Prevents It Exit planning for business owners is one of the most important - and most overlooked parts of running a successful business. In this in-depth interview, business broker Joe Steigman sits down with...
Understanding SBA SOP 2005: Key Updates for Small Business Buyers and Sellers
What SBA SOP 5010-8 Means for Your Business Sale or Acquisition If you're buying or selling a small business in 2025, the latest SBA policy update—SOP 5010-8, and the new associated SBA lending rules—needs to be on your radar. In a recent interview, I spoke with Lane...
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...
Why a Strong Confidential Information Memorandum is Key to a Successful Business Sale
Thinking about selling your business? Here’s what a high-quality CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) looks like. A strong CIM = better buyers, faster deals. When you're preparing to sell your business, first impressions matter. For many buyers, that first...
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...
Bad Bookkeeping Kills Deals — Focus on These 4 Fixes
If your financials aren’t clear, buyers walk. And too often, it’s not fraud or mismanagement—it’s just bad bookkeeping. Here are the four most important financial issues to address if you want to sell your business (or just improve its value): 1. Separate Owner-Only...