3 min read
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.
Joe Steigman is the Founder of Legacy Entrepreneurs, a boutique business brokerage and exit advisory firm focused on helping business owners maximize value and transition their companies with confidence. With a background that combines operational leadership, corporate consulting, finance, and entrepreneurship, Joe brings a practical, owner-focused perspective to business sales and acquisitions. Joe is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), a designation awarded by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) to professionals who demonstrate advanced expertise in business brokerage, valuation, and transaction management. He is also a member of the IBBA and holds the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification from the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), reflecting his strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities. Prior to founding Legacy Entrepreneurs, Joe served as a logistics officer in the U.S. Army and later worked in consulting roles supporting Fortune 100 organizations. He also owned and operated a delivery business, giving him firsthand experience with the challenges and opportunities business owners face every day. Joe earned his MBA from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and holds a bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University. Through Legacy Entrepreneurs, Joe works closely with founders and privately held businesses on valuations, exit planning, acquisitions, and successful ownership transitions, with a focus on preserving legacy while maximizing enterprise value.
3 min read
If you’ve been asking, “What can I do to sell my business in 2026?” -you’re not alone.
8 min read
Many restaurant owners plan to fund retirement or their next venture by selling their business, yet most have no clear idea what their restaurant is...
2 min read
Clear, straightforward answers for business owners and buyers across Tennessee
10 min read
Selling a business in Tennessee is a major financial and personal decision. According to BizBuySell’s 2025 Market Recap, nearly 9,600 small...
3 min read
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...
5 min read
How buyers and sellers across Tennessee navigate valuation, negotiations, and successful exits with clarity
3 min read
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...
2 min read
2 min read
Many business owners begin the selling process by asking: “What’s my business worth?”