by Hank Bockus | Jun 10, 2026 | Business Appraisals, Selling Businesses
Most Oklahoma business owners do not wake up one morning and suddenly decide, “Today is the day I’m selling my business.” You begin thinking about your age, your family, your health, your employees, your customers, or whether you still have the energy to keep pushing.... 
by Hank Bockus | Feb 19, 2026 | Selling Businesses
Want the best and only way to sell your business for maximum dollars? I just read a post from a “guru” on how to sell a main street owner operator business for MILLIONS $$. The only way to sell your business for the maximum amount – run a... 
by Hank Bockus | Feb 18, 2026 | Selling Businesses
What do you do when your Oklahoma business is worth less alive than the dirt it sits on? That is not a joke. I see it more than people think. An owner builds a business for 20 or 30 years. But the land under it has gone up so much in value that the real estate is... 
by Hank Bockus | Nov 7, 2025 | Business Appraisals, Business Finance, Selling Businesses
As the year winds down, most business owners reflect on revenue, expenses, and maybe taxes—but few pause to ask the questions that could make or break their future exit. This isn’t just about closing your books; it’s about opening a window into what your... 
by Hank Bockus | Nov 5, 2025 | Business Appraisals, Buying Businesses, Selling Businesses
In a business sale, the focus often gravitates toward the headline number, the purchase price. But for seasoned business brokers and valuation professionals, it’s the non-financial terms that frequently determine whether a deal creates real value or quietly unravels... by Hank Bockus | Oct 28, 2025 | Buying Businesses, Selling Businesses
Many owners assume a buyer will simply write a check for the full purchase price. In practice, most acquisitions use a capital stack: third‑party debt (often bank/SBA), buyer equity, and frequently a seller note or earn‑out. Lenders underwrite historical, documented...
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