{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inside BS Show","title":"Are You Ready to Sell Your Family Business? | Maybe? | 806","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":599,"description":"Thinking about selling your business? Not so fast. In this episode of The Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo walks you through a comprehensive readiness assessment for business owners—especially those running family-owned companies. With decades of experience advising entrepreneurs, Dave shares the 13 critical signs that you might be ready to sell, plus the 7 warning signs that say you're not there yet.\n\nWhat You’ll Discover Today:\nFour emotional readiness questions every owner must answer before listing their business\nThe importance of having a clear “what’s next” plan after exit\nHow to know if your business has truly outgrown you\nThe key operational and financial markers that increase buyer interest\nWhat recurring revenue, clean books, and SOPs say about your value\nThe danger of customer and supplier concentration\nWhy you must diversify your wealth before selling\nKey Takeaways:\nSelling a business isn't just about the money. Emotional readiness plays a huge role.\nIf you can leave your company for 90 days and it runs without you, you likely have a sellable asset.\nBuyers want predictability. Recurring revenue, systems, and tight financials are essential.\nSkeletons in the closet—legal, compliance, or HR—must be addressed before going to market.\nWhether you're selling or handing the business to the next generation, these checks still apply.\nLinks & Resources:\nWatch our episode on SOPs and scaling your company\nConnect with Dave: GetInsideBS.com\nSubscribe and Share:\nIf you're a family business owner, advisor, or entrepreneur, hit subscribe and share this episode with someone who's on the fence about exiting.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PiZj2Jvm0A50__OqC5DH07qJG7fmMYBgHzZdsz2P7co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDIx/MjEwZDNiZDMwN2Uw/YzJiNjE0ZTNkMmFm/ODZlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}