Get the Maximum Value When You Sell Your Business

Find and fix the gaps that lower your business’s worth

Make sure your financials are airtight before negotiations start

Increase your valuation and keep more money from the sale

100+ Businesses Maximized Their Payout with Waters Business Consulting

Turn Your Business Into an Asset Buyers Actually Want To Buy

Our consultants lay the groundwork to help you get the most out of your sale

Sell on your terms with a clear plan

Walking away from your business is a big deal—you only get one shot at doing it right. We build a step-by-step plan that helps you exit on your terms, maximize your payout, and protect everything you’ve built.

A Smart Exit Starts With the Right Plan

Get the strategy, support, and expert guidance to sell your business the right way.

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“I wanted a life change and I was working to sell my business but I knew the broker did not have my best interest in mind. John knew and understood sales; he helped me figure out which acquisition made the most sense. I was dealing with an earn out & sell out period with bonuses and goals. John used his experience to help me navigate through these transitions…He helped me in writing eloquent emails, forecasting growth and cash flows, & even helped me hire the right employees to grow my business. After 1.5 years of working with John, I have literally doubled my revenue.”

Chad Jewell - Owner

Noble Air HVAC Services

Fix what’s broken before it drives potential buyers away

Buyers dig deep, and small cracks can sink a deal. Strengthen operations, increase profitability, and document processes so your business is buyer-ready. Instead of scrambling to fix problems later, you’ll walk into negotiations with confidence.

Get a true business valuation and guidance on how to increase it

Selling without a crystal clear valuation is never a good plan. See what your business is really worth, uncover hidden value, and use smarter tax strategies to keep more of the money you deserve.

Hand off your business without any headaches

Create a structured plan to transfer ownership to family or key employees without conflict. Train successors, set expectations, and keep operations running smoothly for the next team.

A real plan to grow your business, not just survive

Whether reinvesting, retiring, or launching something new, we guide you through financial planning and transition support. Leave your business behind without second-guessing your next move.

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$50M

Sales Influenced

$100M

Profits Impacted

+500

Clients Success Stories

Our Step-By-Step Process

Here’s what to expect during your Management Consulting engagement

1. Initial Consultation

A no-pressure conversation to understand your biggest goals and roadblocks so we can build a strategy that actually works for you.

2. Custom Strategy Development

A tangible action plan designed specifically for your business, so you know exactly what to do next to grow.

4. Weekly Check-ins

Regular strategy sessions to keep you on track, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments as your business evolves.

3. Implementation Support

Hands-on help to roll out new strategies, tweak processes, and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Custom financial models and performance metrics that show you exactly what’s working and what needs tweaking.

5. Performance Tracking

We’re in it for the long haul - helping you adapt, scale, and capture new opportunities as your business grows.

6. Long-Term Partnership

“Since hiring John and his team three years ago, our company has experienced more than 3X growth. During that same period, our profit margins have also risen significantly.” 

Warren Wheat, Owner

Genesis Landscape Solution

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Why Waters Business Consulting?

Custom-built strategies designed for your goals, your market, your challenges.

Built for Your Business, Not the Masses

In the Trenches
With You

You get real hands-on support, not just high-level advice.

Decades of experience helping small businesses scale the right way.

A full bench of specialists focused on every part of your business.

Proven Results,
Not Promises

An Entire Team
Behind You

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