The business
of the trades.
Whether you're thinking about going independent, running a better shop, or planning your exit — this is the guide for trade business owners.
Neutral by design. We take no buy-side fee and don't broker deals — there's no incentive here to push you toward a sale.
on your own
You know the trade. Now you want to own it. LLC, insurance, first clients, pricing — the complete path from W-2 to owner-operator.
well
Pricing, hiring, cash flow, KPIs. What separates a shop that thrives from one that just survives. Built for owners with 1–50 people on the truck.
the transition
Six exit paths from PE sale to ESOP to family succession. Know your valuation range before anyone puts a number on the table.
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Know your number
before you negotiate.
Trade multiples from real closed U.S. transactions. Enter your EBITDA, trade, and recurring revenue — get a defensible range in 60 seconds.