Know If, When, and How to Sell Your Business.
Scout Advisors Guides Business Owners to Make the Best Selling Decision, Not Just the Most Profitable One.
Selling the Business You’ve Built Can Be an Overwhelming Process
You’ve poured your life into your business, building relationships, creating opportunities. But now, you’re considering selling. For so many owners, this is a stressful decision and can be a paralyzing process. You may be asking yourself…
Should I sell or wait?
How do I choose the right buyer?
Can I do right by my employees?
How do I protect my legacy?
Having a Plan is Key to Knowing If & How You Should Sell
As a Seller, A Strategy Will Help You…
Get a Fair Sale Price.
Preserve Your Legacy.
Sell to Someone Who Cares About the Company, Not Just the ROI
“Scout Advisors aligned our M&A strategy to both our corporate strategy and our culture. They created simple and practical processes to follow.”
– Greg Pray, CEO, Columbia Forest Products
How Can Scout Advisors Help?
Plan Your Future
Do you want to sell? Some business owners see big dollar values and think they should sell. Before you start the process, you must decide what you want to do. Sometimes that will lead to a sale. Other times, it may reveal another path. Regardless, we’re here to discuss your options and make sure your professional future fits your personal interests.
Find the Right Buyer
If you manage a successful business, chances are good you can find a buyer. But, you’ve spent your life growing this company, creating relationships with employees, and building a legacy.
The last thing you want to do is sell to someone who will dismantle it for profit. Taking care of the people who’ve been integral to the company’s success means you need to find the right buyer. Someone who will care for the company you created while charting their own path.
Transition to Your Next Phase in Life
Selling your business is one thing. But what will you do after it’s sold? Having a plan for the future, whether personal or professional is one of the most critical and difficult parts to a transition. We can’t find your passion for you. But we can point you in the right direction to explore your options and make the most of the next phase in your life.
We'll Help You Build the Right Path Forward
Business/Personal Discovery
The key to a successful transaction is knowing where you are and where you're trying to go. Starting the M&A process without knowing what you're trying to accomplish is sure to lead you down a path to dissatisfaction.
Strategic Planning
Once goals are set and priorities are established, the strategy begins to take shape. We'll identify the ideal buyer or business and build a plan to ensure a successful transition.
Buy or Sell with Confidence
With all the preparation complete, you can now confidently execute the plan with or without our assistance. Identify strategic growth opportunites through acquisition. Or sell your business without worrying about your legacy.
When it Comes to Selling, We’re Here to Guide You.
With 25 years of experience leading start-ups, turn arounds, and large companies in the growth stage, Scout Advisor’s founder, Jon Deline has a passion for business growth and achieving large returns through effective capital deployment.
A hands-on practitioner, he has led multiple manufacturing-oriented businesses through strategic planning, M&A, execution, process improvement, and innovation management.
Jon founded Scout Advisors because he firmly believes that with the right insights and guidance, business owners can achieve greater growth through strong strategy, smart purchases, and strategic sales.
Project Showcase
We Helped Columbia Forest Products Create a Purpose-Driven Acquisition Plan
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