Sell a Business

Sell Your Business for Maximum Value

We help business owners sell their business for maximum price and with desirable terms

Trusted Sell-Side Advisory

Experience Built Around a Successful Exit

Why Business Owner’s turn to Exit Equity to help sell their business:

  • [01]

    Our deep knowledge
    and experience

    Since 2007, our team has been navigating the sale of small and mid-size privately held companies ($1m to $25m in revenue).

  • [02]

    We are hands-on advisors

    We market your business without a set price. This can optimize the price buyers offer, and can drive-up the value through a blind-competitive bidding environment. The key here is to build a robust and dynamic marketplace for our clients.

  • [03]

    We know the market

    We have connections with over 3,000+ quality, qualified potential buyers across the country, from high net-worth individuals to Private Equity. Our team uses modern web-scraping, 3rd party data platforms, and communication AI to locate, attract, and qualify buyers.

…In short, this is business brokerage done right

Disciplined Execution

Getting Your Business Sold Confidentially, Correctly

It’s only once or twice in a lifetime that an owner sells his/her business–and no two transactions are alike. We tailor our advisory services to each client to make sure we hit the right note every time.

Whether you’re looking to sell a manufacturing business or another privately held company, Exit Equity provides hands-on M&A advisory, valuation, confidential marketing, buyer outreach, and negotiations designed to maximize value and achieve your exit goals.

  • Getting valuation done right

    As part of our engagement services, we do a deep-dive valuation and analysis to understand the true earning power of your business. Valuations are an art and a science – so we perform 5-9 different valuation calculations and apply the best-industry standard calculations to your business.

  • Marketing done right

    We are consistently told from buyers that our marketing materials are some of the best on the market. From our Blind Client Profiles to our Confidential Business Reviews, our marketing is modern, digital, and we are responsive to inquiries.

  • Negotiation done right

    Our Blind Competitive Bidding, extensive deal experience, and creative thinking helps us drive not only maximum value for our clients, but create deal structures that best align to our client’s end goals.

Our Process

A Proven Process Designed to Maximize Business Value

Selling a business isn't a single event—it's a carefully managed process. Every stage is designed to reduce uncertainty, strengthen your negotiating position, and maximize value.

Assessment

Understand the business, valuation, goals, and readiness.

Go-to-Market

Confidentially market the business, qualify buyers, and negotiate offers.

Closing

Navigate due diligence, finalize terms, and complete the transaction.

Transactions

Selection of Successful Transactions

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This leading provider in website and e-commerce solutions partnered with a Private Investment Firm for a strategic investment, to help bolster growth for the company, it’s valued employees and create a known path forward for the founder.

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Engineering Services · 2025

Bruck Richards & ChaAfter 63 years executing notable audio projects in the Pacific Northwest, BRC is pleased to join Coffman Engineers–allowing Coffman to expand its offerings and company wide capabilities.

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Embroidery and Uniform Services · 2025

Uniforms never go out of style- Don’t Group Attire has been serving well-known clients for over seventy years! This established business creates top-quality uniforms, garments and other branded items for its business clients.

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Testimonials

Industries Served

What Our Clients Say

In their own words — business owners, buyers, and referral partners who've worked with Exit Equity.

We were so pleased with not only the support and offers that were presented by your group, but the support and backing we had all through the purchase program and sale program. Not only did we feel the importance that your group put behind every step, but we enjoyed your company, sense of humor and help in celebrating when the sale was complete. Thank you again for all of your help and after-market support.

— Gary and Stephani Crawford

Former Owners of CITC Fx and Bird Buffer

“We recently sold our business through Exit Equity and the experience was smooth and carefully coordinated and documented. The transaction included a manufacturing operation and real estate and required careful attention to detail and a focus on the final objective. We had a great experience and can recommend Exit Equity. Loving retirement!”

— Dave McLeod

Former Owners of American Spray Technologies

We were so pleased with not only the support and offers that were presented by your group, but the support and backing we had all through the purchase program and sale program. Not only did we feel the importance that your group put behind every step, but we enjoyed your company, sense of humor and help in celebrating when the sale was complete. Thank you again for all of your help and after-market support.

— Gary and Stephani Crawford

Former Owners of CITC Fx and Bird Buffer

“We recently sold our business through Exit Equity and the experience was smooth and carefully coordinated and documented. The transaction included a manufacturing operation and real estate and required careful attention to detail and a focus on the final objective. We had a great experience and can recommend Exit Equity. Loving retirement!”

— Dave McLeod

Former Owners of American Spray Technologies

We were so pleased with not only the support and offers that were presented by your group, but the support and backing we had all through the purchase program and sale program. Not only did we feel the importance that your group put behind every step, but we enjoyed your company, sense of humor and help in celebrating when the sale was complete. Thank you again for all of your help and after-market support.

— Gary and Stephani Crawford

Former Owners of CITC Fx and Bird Buffer

“We recently sold our business through Exit Equity and the experience was smooth and carefully coordinated and documented. The transaction included a manufacturing operation and real estate and required careful attention to detail and a focus on the final objective. We had a great experience and can recommend Exit Equity. Loving retirement!”

— Dave McLeod

Former Owners of American Spray Technologies

FAQ

Clarity Before Your Next Move

We've guided hundreds of business owners through the sale process. Here are the questions we hear most often at the start of a conversation.

[01]

The right time depends on your goals, business performance, and market conditions. Start with a confidential conversation so we can assess your options and help you plan the timing.

[02]

Keep accurate financial records, document your processes, build a strong management team, and address customer concentration. Early preparation gives you more options.

[03]

Consistent accounting helps buyers understand sustainable earnings. We review cash and accrual accounting and normalize financial results to support a defensible valuation.

[04]

Add-backs adjust reported earnings for documented nonrecurring or owner-specific expenses. They help buyers evaluate the business’s ongoing earning power.

[05]

Goodwill is the value of a business beyond its tangible assets, including customer relationships, reputation, and established operations. It can be an important part of a sale.

[06]

A business with documented systems and a capable team can be easier to transfer. We help identify where the business depends on you and what can be improved.

[07]

Planning several years ahead can give you time to strengthen the business and prepare for a transition. We can also help if your timeline is shorter.

[08]

Our team works with privately held businesses across manufacturing, technology, engineering, business services, and other industries. Contact us to discuss your company.

[09]

Start with a confidential conversation with our team. We will listen to your goals, explain the process, and help you decide on the next step.

FAQ

Clarity Before Your Next Move

We've guided hundreds of business owners through the sale process. Here are the questions we hear most often at the start of a conversation.

[01]

The timeline for selling a business can vary significantly based on several factors, including the size of the business, the industry, and market conditions. Generally, the process can take anywhere from a few months to over a year. Key stages include preparing the business for sale, marketing it to potential buyers, negotiating terms, and finalizing the sale.

[02]

We market your business confidentially and share details only with qualified buyers under a nondisclosure agreement. We work with you to plan when and how employees are informed.

[03]

We review normalized earnings, comparable transactions, industry benchmarks, and the strengths and risks of your company to establish a realistic value range.

[04]

A business broker helps prepare and value the business, confidentially reaches qualified buyers, negotiates offers, and coordinates the process through closing.

[05]

Look for relevant transaction experience, a strong buyer network, and a clear approach to confidentiality. Speak with our team about your business and your goals.

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  • Phil Brzytwa

    Phil brzytwa

    M&A Intermediary

  • Keith Rogstad

    Keith rogstad

    MBA, AVA · Business Valuation Analyst

  • Kara Gibson Brzytwa

    Kara Gibson Brzytwa

    MBA, CBI · Managing Principal

  • Corey Gregg

    Corey Gregg

    CBI, CM&AP · M&A Intermediary

  • Blake Foster

    Blake Foster

    CVA · Certified Valuation Analyst

  • Heather Schmidt

    Heather schmidt

    CEPA · M&A Advisor