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What's Your Business Really Worth?

What's Your Business Really Worth?

By: Glen Cooper
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What’s Your Business Really Worth? is the podcast for business owners who want to understand the true value of the company they’ve spent years building. Hosted by seasoned business broker, appraiser, and broker coach Glen Cooper, this show goes beyond surface-level valuations to explore what actually drives business value, buyer interest, and successful exits. Drawing on decades of experience helping entrepreneurs buy, sell, and grow businesses, Glen breaks down the real-world factors that impact valuation — from financial performance and owner dependency to market positioning, leadership, systems, and timing. Whether you’re planning to sell in the next year, the next decade, or simply want to build a more valuable company today, this podcast will give you practical insights, honest conversations, and expert guidance to help you maximize the value of your business and avoid costly mistakes. If you’ve ever wondered: “What is my business actually worth?” “What makes buyers pay more?” “How do I prepare for a successful exit?” “What lowers the value of a business without owners realizing it?” …this podcast is for you. Because the better you understand the value of your business, the better decisions you can make for your future.Copyright 2026 Glen Cooper
Episodes
  • The 5 Biggest Challenges in Selling a Business (And How to Succeed Anyway!)
    May 26 2026

    ➡️ Get Glen's book 📕 Glen Cooper on Business Brokerage Book

    What does a business broker actually do — and could trying to sell your business yourself cost you far more than you realize?

    In Episode #2 of What’s Your Business Really Worth?, veteran business broker Glen Cooper breaks down the five major challenges involved in selling a business and the twelve professional services experienced business brokers provide to help owners maximize business value.

    Drawing directly from Chapters 1 and 2 of his book Glen Cooper on BUSINESS BROKERAGE, Glen explains why selling a business is one of the most complex financial transactions most owners will ever face.

    In this episode, Glen covers:

    • The 5 biggest challenges in selling a business
    • How to determine if your business is even sellable
    • Why buyer screening matters
    • How business brokers protect confidentiality
    • What goes into setting the asking price
    • Why negotiation strategy is critical
    • The importance of exit planning and financing terms
    • How experienced brokers coordinate the entire sales process

    Whether you plan to hire a business broker or sell your business yourself, this episode provides essential insight into how the business selling process really works — and how to avoid costly mistakes that reduce business value.

    🔗 Links and Resources:

    📕 Glen Cooper on Business Brokerage Book

    Connect with Glen:

    📧 Email: glen@mycoloradobusinessbrokers.com

    📞 Phone: 303-919-2694 - Leave a voicemail for a return call

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    18 mins
  • What’s Your Business Really Worth? The Shocking Truth Most Brokers Won’t Tell You
    May 25 2026

    ➡️ Get Glen's book 📕 Glen Cooper on Business Brokerage Book

    What is your business really worth — and are you making the mistakes that could destroy its value before you ever try to sell it?

    In this debut episode of What’s Your Business Really Worth?, veteran Colorado business broker Glen Cooper shares the hard truths most people never hear about business valuation, selling a small business, and choosing the right business broker.

    With nearly 50 years of experience helping owners buy, sell, and value businesses, Glen pulls back the curtain on the realities of the business brokerage industry — including why most small businesses never sell, why most business brokers struggle, and what business owners need to know before starting the sales process.

    Whether you're a business owner preparing for an exit, an advisor helping clients navigate succession planning, or a business broker looking to sharpen your strategies, this episode delivers blunt, real-world insight into how small business sales actually work.

    In this episode, Glen discusses:

    • Why most small businesses are not sellable
    • The biggest mistakes owners make before selling
    • How business valuation is changing
    • Why experience matters when choosing a business broker
    • The realities of Main Street and Lower Middle Market business sales
    • The personal story that shaped Glen’s approach to business brokerage

    If you’ve ever wondered how to maximize the value of your business and avoid costly mistakes, this episode is your starting point.

    🔗 Links and Resources:

    📕 Glen Cooper on Business Brokerage Book

    Connect with Glen:

    📧 Email: glen@mycoloradobusinessbrokers.com

    📞 Phone: 303-919-2694 - Leave a voicemail for a return call

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    18 mins
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