Question 1

How much is my business worth?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your profit (SDE/EBITDA), how much runs without you, and how much of your revenue recurs. Most Heartland service businesses trade in a 2–5× range on owner earnings. The fastest way to a real number is our free, confidential Business Value Scorecard — it gives you a valuation range and shows the gap to what it could be worth.

Question 2

Is this really confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes — confidentiality is the whole point of selling to a direct buyer instead of listing. There's no public listing, no sign, no broker shopping you around town. We sign an NDA before you share a single number, and your employees, customers, and competitors never have to know until you decide the moment is right.

Question 3

Do I have to use a broker or pay a commission?

Accepted Answer

No. We're the buyer, not a broker. There's no listing agreement and no 8–12% commission coming out of your proceeds — on a $2M sale that's $160K–$240K you keep. If a broker is genuinely your best path, we'll tell you.

Question 4

How fast can you close?

Accepted Answer

Once we agree on terms, most deals close in 30–90 days — versus the 6–12 months a typical broker listing takes. If you need speed for health, retirement, or a deadline, we can move quickly and with certainty.

Question 5

What if my business isn't ready to sell yet?

Accepted Answer

That's common — and it's where we're different from a broker. If your scorecard shows value you're leaving on the table, we can help you build it first, either with a do-it-yourself blueprint or a done-with-you / done-for-you engagement. A more valuable business means a bigger check when you do sell — to us or anyone.

Question 6

What kinds of businesses do you buy?

Accepted Answer

Home and commercial service businesses in the Heartland — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, janitorial, and similar trades — generally doing $500K to $5M in revenue with a real team. If that's you, start with the free scorecard.

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