Episode Details

Buying or selling a business takes more than finding the right match. It takes good timing, realistic expectations, and a clear read on the market. Host Gene Marks talks with Bob House, president of BizBuySell.com, about where things stand today. You'll hear which businesses buyers want most, how private equity and search funds are reshaping the buyer pool, and why the seller financing gap can make or break a sale. Bob also shares what catches owners off guard at sale time and why preparation is the best move on either side of the deal.

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Topics include:
00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction
01:26 – How BuyBizSell works
05:18 – The latest market report and the slow-rolling silver tsunami
08:20 – Higher interest rates and the seller financing gap
09:40 – Private equity, search funds, and who’s buying
11:13 – Small business sentiment and rising costs
15:11 – Hot sectors
17:04 – Buying a business vs. starting from scratch
19:24 – Where ESOPs fit in
20:14 – What surprises owners when it’s time to sell
22:31 – How businesses are valued
26:05 – Bob’s top advice for buyers and sellers
28:29 – Wrap up and thank you

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