IBA LLC

06/01/2026

Help leaders decode unique cognitive preferences — a tool proven to enhance communication and performance. 📈

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05/29/2026

🔥 Entrepreneurs — Want to grow your business smarter (not just harder)? Success doesn’t just come from hustle — it comes from what you learn. From team culture and marketing to strategy and visibility, these titles give you real insights, proven tactics, and fresh perspectives you can apply today. 📈📘

Here’s a taste of what you’ll discover:
✨ You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know — strategic wisdom for every stage of business growth
✨ Talk Triggers — how to get customers talking and referring you more
✨ Creating the High Performance Workplace — practical ways to build teams that drive growth
✨…and more actionable reads! Anyone serious about growing a business will want to dig into this list. 📖💡

👉 Check out the full blog and level up your entrepreneurial journey! https://bit.ly/4fVeSx4

05/28/2026

Terry Lammers is a proven lower–middle market operator and M&A strategist with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting businesses through disciplined acquisition-led growth. Over a 20-year career as a business owner, he completed 11 acquisitions, transforming his company into a highly attractive platform before successfully selling it to a multi-billion-dollar strategic buyer.

Following his exit, Terry expanded his financial and transactional expertise in commercial banking before founding Innovative Business Advisors, where he has advised entrepreneurs and investors on buying, selling, and valuing businesses. As a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), he has completed hundreds of business valuations and is known for aligning valuation with real-world deal ex*****on—bridging the gap between theory and closeable transactions.

Most recently, Terry served as CFO and Chief Growth Officer of a growth-oriented company, where he helped scale revenue from $9 million to $80 million in five years through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. His leadership focused on deal sourcing, capital strategy, integration, and building the operational infrastructure required to support rapid growth.
Terry is also the author of You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know; Everything You Need to Know to Buy or Sell a Business, a practical guide for business owners navigating complex transactions.
He is widely recognized for his ability to identify value, structure deals that close, and execute post-acquisition integration to drive measurable growth.

Currently, Terry partners with business owners, investors, and private equity groups who are pursuing growth through acquisition or preparing for a successful sale—bringing hands-on experience, disciplined ex*****on, and a proven playbook to maximize enterprise value.

Terry Lammers, M&A Operator | Growth Strategist | Certified Valuation Expert

05/28/2026

Turnkey. Profitable. Scalable. This Midwest home staging company is for sale and positioned for continued growth with the right owner.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/437EmzM

📝 NDA required before releasing financials (click the link to sign the NDA).

05/27/2026

Building value shouldn’t be a guessing game. 🎯 Start with data (take our quiz and receive your score instantly)
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05/26/2026

👥 Truth #3 About Selling a $5–$50M Business in 2026

Many business owners assume they’ll sell their company to someone just like them—only younger.

In today’s market, that buyer rarely exists.

Most acquisitions in the $5M–$50M range now come from private equity firms, family offices, search funds, independent sponsors, and strategic buyers who evaluate dozens of opportunities every month.

These buyers expect clean financials, growth potential, and a management team that can run the company without the owner.

Understanding who your real buyers are—and what they value—can make the difference between a strong exit and a disappointing one.

👉 Read Truth #3 here:
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05/25/2026

Own proprietary intellectual property with 30+ years of innovation in cognitive assessments. 🧠💡

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05/23/2026

🎉 The Best of Local Biz Now 2025 is HERE! 🎉

This highlight reel brings together some of the most impactful conversations and standout moments from Local Biz Now in 2025 — packed with insights, inspiration, and real-world business wisdom.

📺 Watch the full “Best of 2025” video here:
https://bit.ly/4v6aNux

⭐ Featured Highlight:
One of the standout moments includes Joe Vagnone as a guest on Industry Insights, where he joined Steve Denny and Ron West for a powerful conversation shared with an international audience of business brokers and advisors through BusinessBrokerHQ. 🌍

This segment is a great example of the cross-industry collaboration and high-level expertise that made 2025 such a strong year for meaningful business conversations.

👏 Whether you’re a business owner, advisor, or entrepreneur, this “Best of” video is well worth the watch.

📌 Be sure to like, comment, and share with someone who supports local business and smart growth strategies!

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05/22/2026

📊 Truth #2 About Selling a $5–$50M Business in 2026

The bar for what buyers consider a “good company” has risen.

Today’s buyers aren’t paying for potential—they’re paying for proof. Businesses that command the strongest valuations typically show reliable financial reporting, predictable revenue, a management team beyond the owner, and documented systems that run the company without constant owner involvement.

If your company relies heavily on the owner, inconsistent records, or undocumented processes, buyers often see that as risk—and price it accordingly.

👉 Read Truth #2 here:
https://bit.ly/4wpgeGr

05/21/2026

This home staging business for sale includes approximately $1.5M in furniture and décor inventory, allowing a buyer to step in immediately.

🔗 See the opportunity: https://bit.ly/4drQmRv

📝 NDA required to access full asset list (click the link to sign the NDA).