“Wait, you are trying to sell me a job… no thanks!”
We hear this often at Bluegrass Business Advisors. A buyer loves the return on paper, but realizes the owner is retiring.
When an owner exits a closely held small business by selling, there is often a void in leadership to be filled. If success equals cash flow, then that cash flow is typically tied to the owner-operator or key team members.
So what if they leave? Well, to be candid, someone must go to work. (Typically, after a reasonable and negotiated transition period.)
We, however, are very clear with potential buyers, and want to be clear with you — we do not sell jobs.
We sell jobs people can own. Huge difference.
Many of our buyer clients are leaving a job with little to no equity for the opportunity to control their own destiny. To add their own leadership, flavor, and expertise to an already successful enterprise.
Is it easy? No.
Is it automatic? No.
Is it a worthwhile endeavor? Absolutely.
If you are ready to take the leap into acquisition entrepreneurship, reach out today. After all, it’s not a job that you are buying, it’s a future.
