exit-planning

    22 Feb, 2026 Picture of Ross Armstrong Ross Armstrong 5 min read
    He Built a Great Team. It Cost Him $7 Million.

    A marine services contractor out of Houma ran a tight operation. Seventeen years in business. $3.5M EBITDA. Strong backlog. Loyal crew that had b.

    15 Feb, 2026 Picture of Ross Armstrong Ross Armstrong 4 min read
    Your Spreadsheet Is a Liability - Here's What Buyers...

    There’s a moment in most exit processes when the room gets quiet. The buyer asks a simple question about pipeline conversion, customer history, o.

    08 Feb, 2026 Picture of Ross Armstrong Ross Armstrong 3 min read
    When the Founder Is the System, Deals Quietly Die

    Why ‘systems in people’s heads’ quietly destroy transferability. Most owners don’t think of themselves as the bottleneck. They think of themselve.

    01 Feb, 2026 Picture of Ross Armstrong Ross Armstrong 4 min read
    How to Measure Customer Health and Prevent Quiet Losses

    The 3 Metrics That Matter (And Why Most Owners Find Out Too Late) Most business owners think they know their customers. You’ve got them in your C.

    25 Jan, 2026 Picture of Ross Armstrong Ross Armstrong 3 min read
    A Business That Needs You Is Risky to Buy

    Every owner knows this feeling. You step away for a few days. Your phone stays quiet. The team handles things. And you think: “The business doesn.

    18 Jan, 2026 Picture of Ross Armstrong Ross Armstrong 3 min read
    How Customer Concentration Can Undermine Your Business...

    January is when many owners quietly start taking stock. The business looks strong. Revenue is solid. Margins are healthy. But if you’re honest, t.

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