Matt Carle

Helping you grow your business, and still make it home for dinner. │ Business Coach │ Business Broker │ Former soccer coach turned business coach

I help business owners who are stuck and struggling to make the right move.

Most of my clients come to me because:

- They feel trapped, they know they need changes, but don't know where to start
- Nothing happens in the business without their input
- They lack systems, accountability, & predictability

I coach them to build a business that delivers:

- More freedom & flexibility for the Owner
- Repeatable systems that drive predictable results
- Results that help increase the value of the business, so it's ready to sell when you are

We use a tailored approach to:

- Build repeatable systems so the business works for the Owner (not the other way around)
- Empower their teams, drive accountability, systematize operations, and reduce stress
- Build a business that is “exit ready,” whether that’s next year or years down the road

Here’s a few of the outcomes clients have experienced:

- Packaging company that went from $1.5M per year to $1M per month
- Manufacturing Co. owners who went from overworked to never missing an appointment or a game
- Insurance agent who saw 20% YoY growth in his book of business & increased commissions, while taking more vacation days than ever

Why I do this:

- I’ve spent more than half my life as a coach. First on the soccer field, now supporting business owners
- 9+ years as a business coach, and 3+ years as a business broker supporting owners
- I value time with my wife and two kids outside Denver, Colorado, and I want my clients to enjoy the same freedom

If you’re ready to build a business that is easier to run, more fun to own, and ready to sell when you are...

Click the “Book an appointment” link at the top of my profile to apply to work with me.

Business Broker & Advisor

Jim Carroll - CEPA

Most business owners don’t set out with a detailed plan to sell.

They build strong companies by focusing on customers, teams, and operations — and at some point, the question of ownership change becomes real. Sometimes that timeline is measured in years. Other times, it’s much closer.

I work with owners of established small and lower middle market businesses who are exceptional at running their companies, but — like most — have never sold one before. Selling a business is not an operational skill. It’s a distinct discipline with its own risks, rules, and dynamics.

My role is to help bridge that gap.

My perspective is shaped by experience as a former owner of three businesses, a finance background, and my work as a Business Broker, M&A Advisor, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). I focus on businesses that have grown beyond being owner-dependent jobs — where teams, customers, cash flow, and transferability matter — even if the business is not “perfect” or fully optimized.

Some owners come to me with time to be intentional and prepare.
Others come when selling is already on the horizon.

Both situations are normal.

In either case, the work centers on understanding what truly drives value, identifying and reducing transaction risk, and positioning the business honestly and clearly for buyers.

When owners decide the timing is right, that work carries naturally into the transaction process — shaping how the business is positioned, represented, and ultimately transferred.

Whether the path forward is measured in months or years, my objective is the same: meet owners where they are, bring clarity to a complex process, and reduce risk so value is preserved when it matters most.

Licensed Business Broker & Exit Advisor

Jim Carroll

Happy to share that I'll be speaking at Home Service Professionals Happy Hour Mixer w/ Special Guest Jim Carroll! Make sure to attend it on January 20. If you have a free moment, please stop by this event. I hope to see you there.

Business Broker & M&A Advisor | CEPA - Serving Owners of Established Small & Lower Middle Market Businesses

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Before it was just a mixer...
Now we have a special guest Jim Carroll sharing the building blocks on how you can create an organization that takes you to your goals.  

Also we have a new location!  Sip Coffee & Beer on indian school. 
I'm really excited to have you all check it out!  They even have some dark beer on draft which makes me happy.  🤤 

Come ready to take some notes and make connections!

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Home Service Professionals Happy Hour Mixer w/ Special Guest Jim Carroll

Many business owners quietly worry about one question: If I ever decide to sell, will my business be worth what I believe it is? That concern often st

Open article: Why Strong Businesses Often Struggle to Command the Price They Deserve by Jim Carroll • 6 min read

Why Strong Businesses Often Struggle to Command the Price They Deserve

Most owners have a number in their head when they think about what their business is worth.

That number usually comes from years of effort, sacrifice, and success. It feels earned—and in many ways, it is.

Buyers see value differently.

They don’t start with effort or history. They start with cash flow, risk, and whether those results can continue without the owner in the middle of everything. That’s why valuations often land within a range, not a single “right” number.

The true value of a business isn’t what an owner believes it should be worth. It’s what a willing buyer is prepared to pay, at that moment, given what they can understand and rely on.

Everything else—formulas, multiples, opinions—are guideposts. Not guarantees.

Understanding that distinction early changes how owners interpret valuation conversations later.

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