Exit Planning
Most trade business owners exit for far less than their business is worth — using brokers who take a cut, accepting lowball offers, and watching their legacy dismantled. Tradewise offers a better way. Three structured pathways. Maximum value. Minimum friction.
The Problem
For most trade business owners, selling means stress, compromise, and a payout that doesn't reflect the years of work behind it.
Most trade businesses sell for 1–2x earnings on the open market. Buyers know how to negotiate down, and first-time sellers rarely have the leverage to push back.
Business brokers charge 5–10% of the sale price. Add legal, accounting, and due diligence costs and a significant chunk of the proceeds disappears before you see a dollar.
New owners cut staff, change suppliers, and rebrand. The culture, team, and reputation you spent years building gets dismantled for short-term gain.
Choose Your Path
Every exit is different. We offer three structured models — each designed around a different timeline, financial need, and definition of a great outcome.
Pathway 01
A structured 12–24 month pre-sale engagement where we embed into your business, fix the gaps that buyers use to negotiate you down, and take you to market at peak value — not market value.
Best for: Owners planning to exit in 1–3 years
Explore this pathwayPathway 02
Tradewise acquires a minority stake at today's agreed valuation — giving you an immediate cash event. Then we grow the business together and complete the buyout at a higher future valuation. Two paydays. One business.
Best for: Owners who want liquidity now and upside later
Explore this pathwayPathway 03
We take an equity stake in exchange for ongoing management services — finance, HR, systems, and marketing — at effectively no monthly cash cost. You keep control, we handle the back-end, and we exit together when the time is right.
Best for: Owners who want relief now and a long-term exit
Explore this pathwayYour First Step
The right exit decision starts with knowing your real number. Complete the free Business Valuation Scorecard and get an estimated range in under 5 minutes.
Complete the Free Valuation Scorecard →Or if you'd prefer to talk first — book a free Strategy Call.
