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Before the Clock Decides

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7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Exit Timing (and Why the 2026 “Backlog” Matters to You)

Most business owners think they control the clock. They don’t. They think an "exit" is something you do when you’re tired. Or when you’re bored. Or when a magic number finally appears in your bank account. The reality is much colder. Today […]

Mike StewardApril 24, 2026
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Does Rate Timing Really Matter? Why Waiting for Lower Interest Rates Might Kill Your Deal

You’re waiting. You think you’re being smart. You think you’re "reading the market." You’ve got a deal on the table, or you’re thinking about putting your business on the block, but you’ve decided to hit the brakes. Why? Because you heard a […]

Mike StewardApril 23, 2026
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Earnout Secrets Revealed: How to Avoid Selling Your Business and Still Feeling Trapped

You think you’ve won. The Letter of Intent is signed. The number on the page looks like a telephone number. You’re already picturing the boat, the beach, or the quiet mornings without an inbox full of fires to put out. But then […]

Mike StewardApril 22, 2026

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  • The Advisor Test: Five People You Need in the Room Before You Sell

  • What Buyers Actually Pay For: The Difference Between a Business and a Job

  • Customer Concentration: The Silent Discount Hiding in Your Revenue

  • The Earnout Trap: Why the Price You’re Offered Isn’t the Price You’ll Get

  • Your Business Is Worth Less Than You Think. Here’s Why That’s Good News.

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Every business will change hands. The only question is whether it happens by design or by default. Before the Clock Decides gives owners the clarity, tools, and timeline write the final chapter of their business on their terms.

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