Brentwood Growth

08/05/2026

Building a more valuable business is about more than increasing revenue.

It is about increasing profitability and reducing risk.

Those two things work together. As a business becomes more profitable and less dependent on any one customer, employee, or owner, it can create more opportunities for the future.

Whether your goal is to sell now, soon, or one day, the work you do today can have a lasting impact on your business tomorrow.

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08/03/2026

Not all revenue is viewed the same by buyers.

A business built on recurring service and maintenance revenue often provides something buyers value highly: predictability.

Predictable revenue can lead to more predictable profits, reduce risk, and strengthen how a business is viewed in the market.

Whether your plan is to sell now, soon, or one day, understanding what drives business value today can help you build more options for the future.

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07/31/2026

Many business owners assume increasing the value of their business always means growing revenue.

Sometimes, it starts with understanding the numbers you already have.

In this case, one owner's business did not grow. The financials were simply adjusted to more accurately reflect how the business was performing. That change helped increase the company's valuation by approximately $4 million.

Whether your plan is to sell now, soon, or one day, preparing your business early can create opportunities you may not even realize are there.

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07/29/2026

Today is the day.

If selling your business is part of your future, there is still time to join us.

During this free one-hour workshop, we will walk through three real business owner stories and the decisions that led to stronger outcomes years before a transaction ever took place.

Whether your timeline is now, soon, or one day, understanding what drives value today can help you create more options tomorrow.

📅 Today
🕛 12:00 p.m. ET

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07/28/2026

Tomorrow is your chance to start looking at your business through a different lens.

Every business owner will eventually leave their business, whether that is now, soon, or one day.

The owners who create the most options rarely wait until they are ready to sell before they begin preparing.

Join us for this free online workshop as we walk through three real business owner stories and the decisions that led to stronger outcomes years before a transaction ever took place.

📅 Tomorrow, July 29
🕛 12:00 p.m. ET

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07/27/2026

Our free one-hour workshop is this Wednesday.

If selling your business is part of your future, even if that future is years away, now is the time to start understanding what drives value.

We will walk through three real business owner stories and the decisions that led to stronger outcomes long before a transaction took place.

Your timeline may be now, soon, or one day. The earlier you begin preparing, the more options you can create.

📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕛 12:00 p.m. ET

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07/24/2026

Most business owners do not start by saying, "I am ready to sell."

They start by asking questions.

What is my business worth?
What happens if I step away?
What are my options?

Those conversations often begin years before a transaction ever takes place. Recognizing them early can lead to better decisions, more flexibility, and more opportunities down the road.

Brentwood Growth founder John Bartlett shares why those early conversations matter and what they can reveal about where a business owner may be headed.

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07/22/2026

Most business owners are not ready to sell.

That is exactly who this workshop is for.

During this free live session, John Bartlett will walk through three real business owner stories and how knowing their valuation early changed the decisions they made and, ultimately, the outcome they achieved.

Whether you are thinking about selling now, soon, or one day, understanding what drives the value of your business can help you make stronger decisions today.

📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕛 12:00 p.m. EDT
💻 Free Online Workshop

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07/20/2026

Bigger does not always mean more valuable.

John Bartlett compares two businesses with the same cash flow but very different valuations. One generates $20 million in revenue. The other generates $8 million. Despite being much smaller, the second business is worth significantly more.

The difference is not revenue. It is profitability, risk, and how buyers value the business.

If you are a trades business owner thinking about selling now, soon, or one day, understanding what drives value can change the decisions you make today.

Join John on Wednesday, July 29, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, for a free live workshop, where he will share real business-owner stories, explain what drove their valuations, and discuss the steps they took years before selling.

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07/17/2026

Most business owners do not wake up one morning and decide it is time to sell.

The transition often begins much earlier, with a change in priorities, new questions, and conversations about what comes next.

Whether you are planning to sell now, in a few years, or simply want a business that can succeed without depending on you every day, those conversations matter.

John Bartlett shares why recognizing those shifts early can create more options for the future.

If you work with business owners long enough, you begin to notice a pattern. Most owners do not wake up one morning and decide it is time to sell their business.