by Justin Maxwell | Dec 16, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready, General Financial, Tax
Acquisitions Are Sexy. Running Out Of Cash Is Not.What Debt Coverage Ratio Actually Tells YouWhy 1.8x Is A Line In The SandHow To Use A Debt Coverage Ratio Calculator On Real DealsProtect The Business You Already OwnYour Next Step: Run The Numbers Before You Run The... by Justin Maxwell | Dec 8, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready, General Financial, Generational, Tax
The First 90 Days After Acquisition Decide If You Bought An Asset Or A ProblemAt scale, real buyers are predictable. They buy for three reasons:Step One: Do Not Break What You Just BoughtStep Two: Script Day One Before You Wire The MoneyWhat you cannot do is improvise... by Justin Maxwell | Nov 17, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready, General Financial, Generational, Interviews, Protection, Tax
Why “Someday” Is Killing Your LegacyThe “Extra Years” Exercise: What You Actually WantThe Mayonnaise Jar: Why Your Life Feels Too FullFrom Vague Dreams To A Unified Goal StatementQuality Of Life Beats “More Money” PlanningThe Hidden Brake Pedal: Unconscious... by Justin Maxwell | Aug 13, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready
Exit Alternatives For Business OwnersThe False Choice: Exit or ExhaustionThe Third Option: Build to Keep, Not Just SellExit Alternatives for Business Owners Building Defensibility Without Selling OutCase Study: The “Barbara” DilemmaYou Don’t Have to Sell to... by Justin Maxwell | Jul 31, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready
How to Know if a Deal is a Good DealFour Financial Drivers That Matter FirstThe Case Study Walkthrough: CleanFlow Linen AcquisitionHow to Model the Deal YourselfGather the Top-Line NumbersCreate a Simple Debt ModelAdjust EBITDA for Real OwnershipBuild the Synergy... by Justin Maxwell | Jul 24, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready
Mid-Market M&AStep 1: Define Your Investment ThesisStep 2: Build Proactive Deal FlowStep 3: Model Deals Using Cash Flow and DCRStep 4: Evaluate Risk and Deal AdjustmentsStep 5: Structure Your LOI with PrecisionStep 6: Drive the Negotiation with Speed and...
