John had built his contracting business from scratch—20 years of sweat, long hours, and enough coffee to keep a small country awake. Vacations? Rare. Family time? Sacrificed. Retirement plan? “Work until I keel over.”
Then one day, a buddy sold his business for a fortune. Maybe I should sell too, John thought. But when he sat down with a broker, reality smacked him in the face:
- His business wasn’t worth nearly what he expected.
- Without him, there WAS no business.
- Buyers wanted profit, not just hustle.
Frustrated, John met a coach, who didn’t hold back. “John, you don’t have a business—you have a really demanding job. And bad news… no one’s paying top dollar for a job.”
That’s when they got to work:
Valuation Reality Check – Turns out, “hoping for a big payday” isn’t a solid exit plan.
Profit-First Fixes – John stopped chasing more work and started increasing margins.
Exit-Ready Strategy – With the right systems, the business could run without him.
Fast forward: John is weeks away from selling for 7 figures, sipping a margarita instead of drowning in paperwork. His legacy? Secured. His future? Bright.
Don’t wait until burnout forces you out.
- Get a valuation.
- Identify growth areas.
- Book a free exit and legacy readiness assessment with us.
Let’s build a business that works for you—now and when you exit.
