Steps to Sold: The Ultimate Business Sale Podcast

About Steps to Sold: The Ultimate Business Sale Podcast

Steps to Sold Podcast is your go-to resource for expert insights on buying and selling businesses. Hosted by experienced business brokers Chris Sater and Brandon Bourgeois of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Louisiana, this podcast provides actionable advice, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes strategies to help business owners successfully navigate the sales process. Each episode will cover essential topics such as business valuation, preparing for a sale, finding the right buyer, deal structuring, and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you're a business owner looking to sell, an entrepreneur seeking opportunities, or just curious about the world of business transactions, Steps to Sold will equip you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions. Tune in for real-world experiences, expert guidance, and valuable tips to maximize your business's value and ensure a smooth transition to the next chapter.

Publisher

Chris Sater & Brandon Bourgeois

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Feb 2025

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Steps To Sold Episode 55: The Real Reason Some Businesses Are Good Buys and Others Aren't

   What actually makes a business worth buying? Not the biggest revenue, the flashiest multiple, or the seller’s story—it’s fit. Brandon Bourgeois and Chris Sater break down what first-time buyers, SBA borrowers, and business owners looking to sell should consider before making a deal.They challenge the idea that a “good business” is simply one with a strong P&L. Clean books matter, but so do owner dependence, transparency, systems, lifestyle fit, and debt tolerance. A business that looks pe...

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Steps to Sold Episode 54: How to Handle Bad News in a Deal

   The deal does not die when bad news hits—it gets won or lost by how you respond. Brandon Bourgeois and Chris Sater break down the real-life moments that can shake a transaction, and how experienced brokers keep buyers and sellers from turning a solvable problem into a deal-killing meltdown. Bad valuations, lender pushback, retrades in due diligence, surprise third-party issues, and emotional overreactions all show up in this conversation. Brandon and Chris use hard-earned deal experience, inc...

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Steps to Sold Episode 53: SBA Changes Coming Soon

   In this episode of the Steps To Sold podcast, Brandon Bourgeois and Chris Sater break down the major SBA rule changes taking effect on October 1, 2026, and what they mean for business buyers, sellers, and lenders. They explain why getting your business SBA-financeable matters more than ever, especially if you’re planning to sell or acquire a business in the upper Main Street and lower middle market. The conversation covers the biggest updates, including the new $3 million threshold for requi...

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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