
← Careers Under Construction18 aug · 56 min
He Helps Business Owners Sell Their “Ugly Baby”
<p>Catch Fire Group helps mid-sized business owners sell the companies they’ve spent a lifetime building. </p><p>Gary Brownstone’s job is to help owners see their business the way a buyer does.Sellers look back at the sacrifices, risks and legacy they’ve built. </p><p>Buyers look at cash flow, growth and what happens when the founder leaves.</p><p>In this episode of Careers Under Construction, Gary shares:</p><ul><li>Why he never puts a price on a business and lets the market decide</li><li>The question every owner should ask: “If I disappeared for 30 days, what would break?”</li><li>Why one seller accepted $1.5 million less to protect his employees and legacy</li><li>Why “sellers look back, buyers look forward”</li><li>Why Gary tells owners “their baby is ugly”</li><li>Why recurring revenue can be worth more than a bigger top line</li><li>What drives a multiple — and why American strategic buyers often pay the most</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Because for most owners, the number Gary gets them isn’t just a payout — it’s the rest of their life.</p>