Our Proven Process to Sell Your Business the Right Way

We Know What It Takes to Sell a Business

Because We've Done It Ourselves

At Sailfish, we’ve walked in your shoes. We know the emotional, financial, and operational challenges that come with selling a business — and we know how to navigate them with clarity and confidence.

With decades of hands-on experience building, scaling, and successfully exiting companies, our team isn’t just advising from the sidelines — we’ve lived it. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur planning your next move or a first-time owner exploring your options, we meet you where you are.

Our proven process is designed to protect your interests, maximize your business's value, and guide you from first conversation to final closing — on your terms, and with a partner you can trust.

Maximize Your Business Potential

  • Step 1: Prepare to Maximize Value

    We assess your financials, clean up key data, and recommend targeted improvements — all to position your business for a stronger exit, whether you're selling now or in the future.

  • Step 2: Define Your Value Story

    We identify what makes your business attractive to buyers — then position it to command top dollar. You'll receive a clear valuation range and insight into how different buyer types will view your company.

  • Step 3: Launch Strategic Marketing

    We craft high-impact materials, target the right buyer groups, and discreetly market your business through our national network. You stay focused — we handle the outreach.

  • Step 4: Qualify and Engage Serious Buyers

    No tire kickers. We screen every inquiry, manage NDAs, and bring only vetted, financially capable buyers to the table — so your time is protected, and momentum builds.

  • Step 5: Navigate Due Diligence with Confidence

    We stay ahead of buyer questions, protect your valuation, and manage the diligence process to reduce risk, maintain deal value, and keep negotiations on track.

  • Step 6: Drive the Deal to Close

    From negotiation through legal documentation, we coordinate with your advisors and the buyer’s team to keep the deal moving — and get it over the finish line.