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Built To Sell: What Makes a Trade Business Sellable? | Patrick Lange
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#423 Thinking about selling your business someday? Then you’ll want to hear this episode! Patrick Lange, owner of Business Modification Group and one of the country’s top HVAC business brokers, joins host Brien Gearin to break down what really makes a business sellable — especially in the trades. After selling over 140 companies, Patrick shares why hiding profits might save you on taxes but can kill your valuation, how to build a trades business buyers will actually want, and what to expect during the sales process. He also reveals how the “silver tsunami” of retiring baby boomers is creating massive opportunity for both buyers and sellers, the sweet spot for company size, and why service-based businesses are more attractive than those focused on new construction. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply build with the end in mind, this episode is packed with practical advice, real-world stories, and eye-opening insights that every entrepreneur should hear!
What we discuss with Patrick:
+ Why hiding profits kills valuation
+ Four pillars of a sellable business
+ Benefits of trades vs. new construction
+ Ideal revenue range for acquisitions
+ Impact of baby boomer retirements
+ Importance of clean financials
+ Attracting buyers through content marketing
+ Role of employees in business value
+ Typical deal timelines and structures
+ Earning potential as a business broker
Thank you, Patrick!
Check out Business Modification Group at BusinessModificationGroup.com.
Follow Patrick on LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Manage episode 484944316 series 3449675
#423 Thinking about selling your business someday? Then you’ll want to hear this episode! Patrick Lange, owner of Business Modification Group and one of the country’s top HVAC business brokers, joins host Brien Gearin to break down what really makes a business sellable — especially in the trades. After selling over 140 companies, Patrick shares why hiding profits might save you on taxes but can kill your valuation, how to build a trades business buyers will actually want, and what to expect during the sales process. He also reveals how the “silver tsunami” of retiring baby boomers is creating massive opportunity for both buyers and sellers, the sweet spot for company size, and why service-based businesses are more attractive than those focused on new construction. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply build with the end in mind, this episode is packed with practical advice, real-world stories, and eye-opening insights that every entrepreneur should hear!
What we discuss with Patrick:
+ Why hiding profits kills valuation
+ Four pillars of a sellable business
+ Benefits of trades vs. new construction
+ Ideal revenue range for acquisitions
+ Impact of baby boomer retirements
+ Importance of clean financials
+ Attracting buyers through content marketing
+ Role of employees in business value
+ Typical deal timelines and structures
+ Earning potential as a business broker
Thank you, Patrick!
Check out Business Modification Group at BusinessModificationGroup.com.
Follow Patrick on LinkedIn and YouTube.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
And follow us on:
Instagram
Facebook
Tik Tok
Youtube
Twitter
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/millionaire. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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