Business Resources

Everything You Need to Know
Before You Sell Your Business

Free guides, tools, and resources written for business owners — not bankers. Know your value, protect your legacy, and exit on your terms.

Free resources to help you buy or sell with excellence
Written by Kingdom Broker advisors
Based on real deals we've seen close in 2025
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Eric Skeldon — Kingdom Broker
Your Advisor
Who Writes These Guides
Eric Skeldon
Founder, Kingdom Broker
Every guide in this library is written based on real conversations with real business owners — the ones who spent 20 or 30 years building something worth protecting. I've seen what happens when owners go to market without knowing their number, without the right buyer, and without a plan. These guides exist so that doesn't happen to you.
"The most important conversation I have with any owner isn't about price. It's about what they want their legacy to look like five years after they sell."
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Business Valuation Tool
What Is Your Business Actually Worth?
Real EBITDA multiples from 2025-2026 transactions in your specific industry. Get a credible range in under 3 minutes.
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SBA 7(a) Loan Calculator
Can This Business Pay For Itself?
Model your SBA loan payments, see a full amortization schedule, and check if the deal makes financial sense.
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Seller Guides
28 published
Valuation
Valuation
What Is Your Business Actually Worth? Most Owners Are Shocked By the Answer.
EBITDA multiples, value drivers, and how to protect your number before going to market.
15 min · Updated 2026
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Selling in Texas
Selling in Texas
How to Sell Your Business in Texas: A Complete Guide
The full process from valuation to close, Texas specific considerations, timeline, fees, and common mistakes to avoid.
10 min · April 2026
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Valuation
Valuation
What Are Add-Backs When Selling a Business?
The hidden value most owners miss. Common examples, real math, and how add-backs can add $500K+ to your sale price.
8 min · April 2026
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Exit Planning
Exit Planning
How to Prepare Your Business for Sale: The 12 Month Checklist
What to do 12 months before you go to market to maximize your price and reduce surprises at closing.
10 min · April 2026
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Broker vs. DIY
Broker vs. DIY
Business Broker vs. Selling Your Business Yourself
Honest pros and cons of each approach. Cost comparison, risk analysis, and when doing it yourself actually makes sense.
8 min · April 2026
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HVAC Valuation
HVAC Valuation
How Much Is My HVAC Company Worth in Texas?
Texas HVAC multiples (4x to 6x EBITDA), what drives value, real math example, and what buyers pay premium for.
10 min · April 2026
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Medical & Dental
Medical & Dental
How to Sell a Dental Practice in Dallas Fort Worth
DSO buyers, multiples (3.5x to 6.5x), patient transition, and trust planning for doctors through Nexxess.
10 min · April 2026
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SBA Financing
SBA Financing
SBA 7(a) Loan Requirements for Buying a Business in Texas
Full requirements, Texas lenders, deal structure, 10% down, and common mistakes buyers make.
10 min · April 2026
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Deal Process
Deal Process
What Is a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)?
What a CIM contains, who sees it, why quality matters, and how Kingdom Broker builds them.
8 min · April 2026
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing
How to Sell a Manufacturing Business in Texas
DFW corridor, PE roll ups, multiples (3.5x to 6x), Grow Before You Go strategy.
10 min · April 2026
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Market Timing
Market Timing
Best Time to Sell a Business in 2026
Baby boomer wave, interest rates, buyer demand, and why NOW is the peak window.
8 min · April 2026
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Private Equity
Private Equity
What Do Private Equity Firms Look For in Acquisitions?
PE buy box, 6 evaluation criteria, platform vs. bolt on, and how to position your business.
10 min · April 2026
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Broker Fees
Broker Fees
How Much Does a Business Broker Charge in Texas?
Industry rates (8 to 12%), Kingdom Broker's 7 to 10% sliding scale, and the cost of NOT using a broker.
8 min · April 2026
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Plumbing Valuation
Plumbing Valuation
How to Value a Plumbing Business
Multiples (3x to 5.5x), master license value, add backs example, and what kills plumbing value.
8 min · April 2026
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Roofing Valuation
Roofing Valuation
How to Value a Roofing Company
Multiples (3x to 5.5x), insurance restoration, manufacturer certs, Texas hail advantage.
8 min · April 2026
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Value Killers
Value Killers
Owner Dependency: The #1 Thing That Kills Your Business Value
The "truck test," financial impact ($1.5M difference), and the 5 step plan to fix it before you sell.
10 min · April 2026
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Sell HVAC Business DFW
HVAC · DFW
How to Sell an HVAC Business in Dallas Fort Worth
7 step playbook for DFW HVAC owners. Multiples (4x to 6x), who is buying, deal structure, and how to get top dollar.
10 min · April 2026
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Sell Plumbing Business DFW
Plumbing · DFW
How to Sell a Plumbing Business in Dallas Fort Worth
Master plumber license, valuation multiples (3x to 5.5x), buyer types, and the 6 step process to sell in DFW.
10 min · April 2026
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Sell Roofing Business DFW
Roofing · DFW
How to Sell a Roofing Business in Dallas Fort Worth
Insurance restoration vs retail, multiples (3x to 5x), hail belt advantage, and how to position for top dollar.
10 min · April 2026
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Sell Electrical Business DFW
Electrical · DFW
How to Sell an Electrical Business in Dallas Fort Worth
License transfer, data center demand, multiples (3.5x to 5.5x), and the complete selling process for DFW electrical contractors.
10 min · April 2026
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Sell Landscaping Business DFW
Landscaping · DFW
How to Sell a Landscaping Business in Dallas Fort Worth
Recurring contracts drive value. Multiples (2.5x to 4.5x), equipment considerations, and who is buying in DFW.
10 min · April 2026
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Sale Timeline
Process & Timeline
How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business?
6 to 12 months is typical. What speeds it up, what slows it down, and how to plan the timeline.
12 min · April 2026
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Taxes
Taxes & Trust Planning
Tax Implications of Selling a Business
Capital gains, asset vs stock sale, seller note timing, and structures that save 15 to 30% in taxes.
12 min · April 2026
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Deal Structure
Deal Structure
Seller Financing When Selling a Business
When a seller note makes sense, typical terms, risk mitigation, and how it affects your net proceeds.
11 min · April 2026
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Due Diligence
Deal Process
Due Diligence Checklist for Selling a Business
Everything buyers will ask for. Have it ready and you close faster, get better terms, avoid renegotiation.
12 min · April 2026
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Finding Buyers
Finding Buyers
How to Find Buyers for Your Business
PE firms, SBA buyers, strategic acquirers, search funds. Where to find each and how to attract them.
11 min · April 2026
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Waste Management
Waste · Valuation
Waste Management Business Valuation
Waste hauling multiples (4x to 7x EBITDA), what drives premium value, and who is rolling up the industry.
11 min · April 2026
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Taxes & Trust
Taxes & Trust Planning
What Happens After You Sell: Tax Planning and Trust
Capital gains reality (30 to 40%), Nexxess trust planning to save 15 to 30%, and the Generational Wealth Formula.
~12 min read
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