Maximizing your business value exit and safeguarding your legacy
Experienced brokers as well as entrepreneurs, we maximize value and ensure a smooth transition into your next chapter
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The Ridgeline Way
We pride ourselves on closely guiding business owners into the next chapter of their lives with an emphasis on open and honest communication, confidentiality, and empathy towards one of life’s biggest decisions
Get to Know Us
Josh has a proven track record of generating substantial revenue, such as the $20M he brought in for a Fortune 100 company and the $50M in new revenue he led at Amazon Web Services. His expertise in building and leading global analytics teams has driven significant growth and ROI for top companies like Panasonic Avionics and MGM Resorts.He acquired a marketing firm and is actively involved in an acquisition membership, where he leads foundational calls teaching new buyers what to look for in a business and how to acquire one. He has assisted 15 people in buying their first business.
Ryan Wilson – President
Ryan Wilson is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for building and growing businesses. As the owner of several successful ventures, he exemplifies dedication and drive in the world of business.
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Josh Wilson – President
Josh has a proven track record of generating substantial revenue, such as the $20M he brought in for a Fortune 100 company and the $50M in new revenue he led at Amazon Web Services.
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Our Measure Of Success.
Being the Nationwide most successful mergers firm, our numbers speak for themselves. With a proven track record of facilitating successful deals and a dedicated team of experienced professionals, we are proud to be recognized as a leader in our industry.
We Are Your Guide.
Selling Your Business
Selling a business can be an emotional process—one that may be simultaneously exciting and even a bit intimidating. The right business broker / advisor can help make the business sales process much more straightforward.
Buying a Business
Buying a business can be one of the biggest decisions you ever make. Choose the right business, and you set yourself up for the freedom, flexibility, and sense of pride that being a business owner brings.
Business Valuation
Knowing the value of your business is essential. Ridgeline Brokers offers complimentary, 100% confidential business valuations. Our certified appraisal experts provide the most accurate value of your company and competitive knowledge for when you go to market.
Focus on Seller Process
We will help you navigate the process to sell your business from the beginning to closing and beyond. This is normally a five-to-twelve-month process. This is our plan to get you there.
Interested in learning more about the process of selling and/or buying a business?
Buying Process
Selling Process
Ridgeline will:
- Learn about your business and gather financial informatio
- Explain what to expect going forward
Ridgeline will:
- Recast Business Financials; Normalize Financials to Maximize Cash Flow
- Conduct Industry Valuation Research
- Review Comparable Sales
- Our Three Approaches: Cash Flow Analysis Approach, Comparable Sales Approach and Industry Standards Approach
- Show Seller’s Pre-Tax Benefit from Sale
Introduction Alignment Meeting
Ridgeline will:
- Explain the methodology of our valuation and findings (Your Benefit: you now know what your business is worth, why the value is what it is and how to increase it)
- Explain how we protect confidentiality
- Explain how we will build a profile on your business
- Explain how we will market your business
- Explain meeting buyers, tours, offers, due diligence, closing
- Ensure our team and you align with next steps
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Answer and address your questions and concerns
Introduction Marketing (Confidential)
Ridgeline will:
- Confidentially market the business on our website and digital business media
- Indirect and direct outreach to qualified buyers
- Create a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) for presentation to qualified buyers (Business Profile Questionnaire)
- Respond to buyer inquiries
- Receive completed NDA, financial statement and resume/bio from the buyers
- Conduct buyer interviews to educate on process and pre-qualify them
- Create a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) for presentation to qualified buyers (Business Profile Questionnaire)
- Schedule buyer/seller introduction calls/meetings/tours
Ridgeline will:
- Provide pre-offer due diligence request to buyer
- Encourage the buyer to act in a timely fashion
- Explain to the buyer how to create an offer to purchase
- Review the buyer’s offer
- Review the seller’s and buyer’s positions
- Explore ways to reach an agreement on price and terms
Ridgeline will:
- Negotiate: closing documents; training & transition; allocation of proceeds from work-in-progress; and non-compete agreement
- Create a secured data room for file sharing
- Work together with seller and buyer to collect, gather, and analyze due diligence information
- Review and execute ‘authorization to close’ document
Ridgeline will:
- Review closing instructions with closing attorney
- Distribute draft of closing documents to buyer and seller
- Negotiate any final changes in closing documents
Success Stories.
Seller Success
RICK VAAL SELLS HIS MANUFACTURING BUSINESS
For nearly 30 years, Rick Vaal had been working hard for decades building up The Lab Zone. The Lab Zone specializes in designing and manufacturing unique formulations for the detailing market. Rick also sensed that in order for the business to grow he needed to transition it to new ownership
Back on the Water
JEFF CROUCH SELLS HIS BOAT DEALERSHIP
Ridgeline Brokers had the opportunity to work with JC Sports owner Jeff Crouch to help walk him through the process of selling his leading boat dealership and transition it to a top-notch buyer.
Keep Your Eye On the Prize
HAMILTON ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING
Watch the video above to see how Ben and the Ridgeline team helped the Hamiltons successfully sell their business and achieve their dreams of retirement.
Testimonials
Ridgeline Brokers & Acquisitions showed a unique desire to learn my business from the inside because they wanted to effectively promote my business on the outside and that impressed me. If you are in search of a professional firm and a professional broker to sell your business, look no further than the Ridgeline Brokers team because they will get the job done!
72 Degrees Air Conditioning & Heating
Thanks to the entire team for getting the sale of Home Design Decor magazine over the goal line. Everyone at Ridgeline that I was involved with were top notch professionals. Greg performed with determination with a great balance as the deal-facilitator and counselor for the buyer. It certainly is a delicate balance.
Home Design & Decor Magazine
Working with Ridgeline Brokers was an absolute game-changer for us. Their insight and guidance were instrumental in navigating the complexities of selling our business. Their dedication and professionalism ensured a smooth process from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and highly recommend Ridgeline Brokers to anyone looking to buy or sell a business.
Mark Urbania
Thanks again to you the Ridgeline Team- your professionalism, guidance and attention to detail made the Sun Plaza Acquisition a very positive experience for us. Looking forward to working with you on the next one!