Five Oaks is a premier provider of quality plants, shrubs, and trees serving the Greater Wilmington area since 1980. With a 47-acre production farm in Burgaw and two retail/wholesale locations, Five Oaks specializes in locally grown products and exceptional horticultural expertise.

Selling a business without proper preparation can cost owners significant value. Learn how exit planning, quality of earnings (QoE), and financial readiness impact valuation—and how to position your business for a successful, high-value sale.

For business owners beginning to think about what comes next — and for every advisor who will sit alongside them when that moment arrives.

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor Before change becomes obvious, it usually shows up through many small data points. In my work, I notice these trends in phone calls, meetings, and everyday conversations.  In the last two quarters, over 50% of my calls came from wealth…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor Your business is on the market—ideally you’ve worked with a broker or M&A advisor on your exit plan, determined your valuation, identified your goals for the sale, and developed a exit strategy. Then you receive a Letter of Intent,…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor When a business owner decides to sell their business, they are often understandably unfamiliar with the process. They may have many years of experience building and running a successful business, but it is typically their first time…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor In my last column, I asked “What Will Your Press Release Say the Day After You Sell?”  I understand that it may be hard to picture selling your business –  you’re not alone. Many business owners are too entrenched in the day-to-day…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor A few years ago, a friend of mine who worked at Amazon Web Services told me something that stuck with me: At AWS, before they write a single line of code when thinking about launching a new product, they start by writing the press…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor “I just want to be out by December 31st.” That’s what a business owner told me during our first meeting. It was August. I nodded and said, “Let’s talk about what that would actually take.” I believe that setting realistic expectations is…

We’re excited to share the story behind the successful acquisition of TELCOM, Inc ., a Columbia, SC-based leader in telecommunications cabling, structured wiring, and infrastructure services. In this video, new owner Jason Wedekind  reflects on why TELCOM was the…

Five Oaks is a premier provider of quality plants, shrubs, and trees serving the Greater Wilmington area since 1980. With a 47-acre production farm in Burgaw and two retail/wholesale locations, Five Oaks specializes in locally grown products and exceptional horticultural expertise.

Location: Richmond, VA Industry: Commercial Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Systems EBITDA: $400K EBITDA Multiple: 5.4 Transaction Amount (Business): $2.15M Lead Advisor: Michael Metzger Maximizing Gains: How the M&A Competitive Bid Process Secured an Extra $600k for a…

Industry: Tire & Auto Service Centers Location: North Carolina Industry Roll-Up: $10M+ M&A Advisor: Tully Ryan In this episode of the M&A Deal Team Podcast, we sat down with Marc Pons, CEO of Chapel Hill Tire, for a deep dive into entrepreneurship,…

Industry: Machine Shop (Oil Field Services Equipment Manufacturer) Location: Houston, Texas EBITDA: $2.3M EBITDA Multiple: $3.8 M&A Advisor: Steve Herrera In this episode of the M&A Deal Team Podcast, we explore the intricacies of selling a Machine Shop…

Industry: Commercial & High-End Residential Roofing and Restoration company. Location: Texas EBITDA: $1.212M EBITDA Multiple: No List Price Offered Transaction Amount: $6.325M M&A Advisor: Doug Batts In this episode of the M&A Deal Team Podcast, we explore…

Industry: Franchise Automotive Dealerships Location: United States EBITDA: $500K to $2.5M EBITDA Multiple: Varies depending on brand and geography as well as other factors – 3x to 8x Transaction Amount (Include Business & Real Estate): $2M to $7M+ M&A Advisor:…

Industry: General Location: US M&A Advisor: Ron Buck Introduction: In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding seller expectations and effectively working with different types of buyers is crucial for a successful transaction. In this episode…

Industry: Environmental Services / Stormwater Management and Monitoring Services Location: Southeast US EBITDA: When listed $763k Transaction Amount: Last Listed at $2.65 million M&A Advisor: Ron Buck Introducing Podcast #2 – The M&A Deal Team Podcast: A…

Industry: Waste Management/Hauling Location: Southeast US Guest M&A Advisor: Jesse Stone Transaction: $5M The success of this M&A transaction in the waste management sector exemplifies the importance of thorough planning, clear communication, and a…

Five Oaks is a premier provider of quality plants, shrubs, and trees serving the Greater Wilmington area since 1980. With a 47-acre production farm in Burgaw and two retail/wholesale locations, Five Oaks specializes in locally grown products and exceptional horticultural expertise.

Selling a business without proper preparation can cost owners significant value. Learn how exit planning, quality of earnings (QoE), and financial readiness impact valuation—and how to position your business for a successful, high-value sale.

For business owners beginning to think about what comes next — and for every advisor who will sit alongside them when that moment arrives.

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor Before change becomes obvious, it usually shows up through many small data points. In my work, I notice these trends in phone calls, meetings, and everyday conversations.  In the last two quarters, over 50% of my calls came from wealth…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor Your business is on the market—ideally you’ve worked with a broker or M&A advisor on your exit plan, determined your valuation, identified your goals for the sale, and developed a exit strategy. Then you receive a Letter of Intent,…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor When a business owner decides to sell their business, they are often understandably unfamiliar with the process. They may have many years of experience building and running a successful business, but it is typically their first time…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor In my last column, I asked “What Will Your Press Release Say the Day After You Sell?”  I understand that it may be hard to picture selling your business –  you’re not alone. Many business owners are too entrenched in the day-to-day…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor A few years ago, a friend of mine who worked at Amazon Web Services told me something that stuck with me: At AWS, before they write a single line of code when thinking about launching a new product, they start by writing the press…

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor “I just want to be out by December 31st.” That’s what a business owner told me during our first meeting. It was August. I nodded and said, “Let’s talk about what that would actually take.” I believe that setting realistic expectations is…

We’re excited to share the story behind the successful acquisition of TELCOM, Inc ., a Columbia, SC-based leader in telecommunications cabling, structured wiring, and infrastructure services. In this video, new owner Jason Wedekind  reflects on why TELCOM was the…

Five Oaks is a premier provider of quality plants, shrubs, and trees serving the Greater Wilmington area since 1980. With a 47-acre production farm in Burgaw and two retail/wholesale locations, Five Oaks specializes in locally grown products and exceptional horticultural expertise.

Location: Richmond, VA Industry: Commercial Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Systems EBITDA: $400K EBITDA Multiple: 5.4 Transaction Amount (Business): $2.15M Lead Advisor: Michael Metzger Maximizing Gains: How the M&A Competitive Bid Process Secured an Extra $600k for a…

Industry: Tire & Auto Service Centers Location: North Carolina Industry Roll-Up: $10M+ M&A Advisor: Tully Ryan In this episode of the M&A Deal Team Podcast, we sat down with Marc Pons, CEO of Chapel Hill Tire, for a deep dive into entrepreneurship,…

Industry: Machine Shop (Oil Field Services Equipment Manufacturer) Location: Houston, Texas EBITDA: $2.3M EBITDA Multiple: $3.8 M&A Advisor: Steve Herrera In this episode of the M&A Deal Team Podcast, we explore the intricacies of selling a Machine Shop…

Industry: Commercial & High-End Residential Roofing and Restoration company. Location: Texas EBITDA: $1.212M EBITDA Multiple: No List Price Offered Transaction Amount: $6.325M M&A Advisor: Doug Batts In this episode of the M&A Deal Team Podcast, we explore…

Industry: Franchise Automotive Dealerships Location: United States EBITDA: $500K to $2.5M EBITDA Multiple: Varies depending on brand and geography as well as other factors – 3x to 8x Transaction Amount (Include Business & Real Estate): $2M to $7M+ M&A Advisor:…

Industry: General Location: US M&A Advisor: Ron Buck Introduction: In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding seller expectations and effectively working with different types of buyers is crucial for a successful transaction. In this episode…

Industry: Environmental Services / Stormwater Management and Monitoring Services Location: Southeast US EBITDA: When listed $763k Transaction Amount: Last Listed at $2.65 million M&A Advisor: Ron Buck Introducing Podcast #2 – The M&A Deal Team Podcast: A…

Industry: Waste Management/Hauling Location: Southeast US Guest M&A Advisor: Jesse Stone Transaction: $5M The success of this M&A transaction in the waste management sector exemplifies the importance of thorough planning, clear communication, and a…