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Preparing Your Business for Sale

April 25, 2025

| Hosted by Tom Wadelton & Adam Hale

The Modern CPA Success Show: Episode 138

When the time comes to consider selling, it’s easy to feel buried in uncertainty and daily chaos. How do you prepare your business for sale?

In this episode, Tom Wadelton and Adam Hale from Anders walk you through what it really takes to prepare your business for sale. They share straightforward insights into how to think beyond putting out daily fires and start making strategic moves that increase the value of your business.

Adam and Tom break down key valuation metrics like EBITDA, what buyers are really looking for, and how documenting your business’s financial story today can add real dollars to your sale price down the road.

You’ll also hear real talk about succession planning, seller financing, and how to remove yourself from the center of your business so it runs smoothly without you.

Tune in now and start building a business that’s ready for whatever comes next.

Episode Notes

“To effectively prepare for a sale, businesses must proactively document their financial narratives and regularly track unusual items, ensuring clarity when potential buyers examine financial statements.” – Adam Hale

Episode Resources:

Anders Virtual CFO services website: anderscpa.com/virtual-cfo-services/all-vcfo-services/
If you have questions or would like to be a guest on the show, email us at mcpasuccessshow@anderscpa.com

Check out the Virtual CFO Playbook Course: anderscpa.com/virtual-cfo-services/vcfo-playbook/

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