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Joseph Steigman: Jul 24, 2026 11:30:01 AM
The roofing industry has seen its share of consolidation over the years, but the rise of QXO may prove to be one of the most significant developments...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 23, 2026 4:00:00 PM
Selling a service business in Tennessee starts long before you list it for sale. Buyers look for reliable cash flow, documented operations, stable...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 22, 2026 11:30:00 AM
The honest answer: most roofing companies sell for 2 to 5 times EBITDA, and the median is closer to 3x than to the 8x you hear about online. Private...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 16, 2026 3:30:00 PM
A due diligence checklist for sellers identifies the financial, legal, tax, and operational records a buyer will examine before purchasing a...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 14, 2026 3:30:00 PM
Your roofing company's sale price comes down to one question a buyer is always asking: how much money will this business make me, and how confident...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 10, 2026 2:00:00 PM
SDE stands for Seller's Discretionary Earnings. It is the total financial benefit a single owner-operator receives from a business in a year. It...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 9, 2026 10:30:00 AM
Building a succession plan gives Tennessee family business owners a structured way to transfer leadership and ownership without putting the company...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 7, 2026 10:30:00 AM
Private equity is buying roofing companies because the industry has exactly what investors want: huge size, heavy fragmentation, and demand that does...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 3, 2026 11:00:00 AM
A roofing business in 2026 is generally worth 2 to 4 times Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or 3 to 7 times EBITDA, depending on its size,...