For Gen X & Boomer Business Owners

It took hard work and smart decisions to build your business.
Selling it is no different.

80% of businesses will not sell. The ones that do sell successfully didn't get lucky — they prepared. Find out where you stand right now.

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12 questions · Instant results · 100% Confidential — Nobody sees your results

80%

of businesses won't sell

3–5

years to prepare properly

1×

chance to get this right

The Reality

Most owners wait too long.
Then wonder what went wrong.

You've spent 20+ years building your business. But selling it is a completely different skill — and most owners discover that too late. The buyers, the brokers, the lawyers, the timelines — it's a process that rewards preparation and punishes improvisation. SYB4M gives you the tools, the knowledge, and the roadmap to sell on your terms.

What's Here For You

Everything you need — wherever you are in the journey

Exit Assessment

12 questions. Instant score. Know exactly where you stand before you do anything else. Free, confidential, and built specifically for business owners preparing to sell.

Free · Start here

A step-by-step learning program for owners 3–5 years from selling. Build value, build readiness, and understand exactly what buyers are looking for before you go to market.

Self-paced course

1-on-1 Coaching

Selling in 1–2 years? Work directly with Eric to sprint through preparation, clean up your financials, and command maximum value — on your timeline, not the buyer's.

1–2 year horizon

EBITDA CalcTrac

Know your number. Track and calculate the financial metric every buyer uses to value your business. Understanding your EBITDA puts you in control of the conversation.

Real talk on selling your business. No fluff, no jargon. A how-to for owners who want to speed up the learning and sell on their terms — maximize value and exit faster.

Ready to go to market? Eric's boutique M&A firm specializes in helping first-time sellers navigate the process, find the right buyers, and close deals on the best possible terms.

Ready to sell now

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The business owners who exit successfully are the ones who take action — not the ones who wait until they're ready to retire.

— Eric Gilboord, Founder · WarrenBDC & SYB4M

Where do you stand right now?

Twelve questions. Instant results personalized to your timeline. 100% confidential — nobody sees your results.

Take the Free Exit Assessment →