{"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.What You’ll Discover Today:Four emotional readiness questions every owner must answer before listing their businessThe importance of having a clear “what’s next” plan after exitHow to know if your business has truly outgrown youThe key operational and financial markers that increase buyer interestWhat recurring revenue, clean books, and SOPs say about your valueThe danger of customer and supplier concentrationWhy you must diversify your wealth before sellingKey Takeaways:Selling a business isn't just about the money. Emotional readiness plays a huge role.If you can leave your company for 90 days and it runs without you, you likely have a sellable asset.Buyers want predictability. Recurring revenue, systems, and tight financials are essential.Skeletons in the closet—legal, compliance, or HR—must be addressed before going to market.Whether you're selling or handing the business to the next generation, these checks still apply.Links & Resources:Watch our episode on SOPs and scaling your companyConnect with Dave: GetInsideBS.comSubscribe and Share: If 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}