Tag: Financial Strategy
Why Your $10M Business Sale Might Only Net You $3M (Ep. 13)

Why Your $10M Business Sale Might Only Net You $3M (Ep. 13)

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Most business owners dream about the big payout, but not enough focus on the number that matters: what ends up in your pocket. 

In this practical and often eye-opening episode of Transition Talks, Josh Ackerman walks us through what every seller should know before inking a deal.

From the impact of business structure to state residency and even charitable planning, Josh explains why preparation is your best strategy. You’ll learn why a flashy sale price can be misleading—and how to shift your focus to net outcomes with smart tax planning.

By listening, you’ll discover:

  • Why LLCs, S corps, and C corps lead to dramatically different tax bills
  • How asset sales vs. stock sales affect buyers and sellers
  • Simple ways to prepare for lower taxes years before the deal
  • How charitable remainder trusts can benefit your legacy and wallet
  • And more!

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3 Things to Make Your Business Worth More: Part Three (Ep.8)

3 Things to Make Your Business Worth More: Part Three (Ep.8)

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Josh Ackerman delves into improving business value through the eight drivers, touching specifically on the power of customer referrals and the pivotal “Hub and Spoke” model. Learn why moving from high owner dependence to a structured company could not only ease your own workload but significantly boost your business’s market valuation. 

Josh discusses: 

  • How customer referrals impact business sales
  • The critical question to enhance referrals: the Net Promoter Score (NPS)
  • The nuances of the Hub and Spoke model and its influence on enterprise value 
  • Ways to empower your team and become less central to daily operation
  • And more

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