Sell Your Business Your Way

A simple Roadmap to a smooth, Profitable exit

Protect your employees, Your vendors, and your integrity

Start your next adventure with a rock-solid plan to ensure your stability and success

Meet The Team Get Started

We See Your Potential…
And We Want To Help You Reach It

Take a look at some of the businesses we have sold, owned, scaled, or Exited:

Your Key To Success Is Your Exit Plan…Do you have one?

Most business owners (72% of them, to be exact) with revenues from $250,000 to $20 million have no exit plan and are taking no action to exit.

If your impending exit isn’t playing out exactly how you imagined, or you’re weighing different options, or you have no idea what your next step is, you’re not alone.

Most of these business owners will exit within a decade, but only 54% of them actually anticipate this timeline…

Of the small percentage of business owners who do have an exit plan:

37%

want to transfer the business to a family member

25%

want to sell to a partner or key employee

25%

want to sell to a third party

10%

expect to close or wind the business down

And most of these exit plans come with serious challenges

Selling to a relative or a key employee poses huge, hidden risks. Often, the person that a business owner is considering selling to doesn’t have the funds–or the desire–to take over the business.
Of the mere 20%-30% of businesses that go on market and do sell to a third party, most end up involving concessions from the owner meaning a much smaller check than expected.
Closing your doors and resorting to common “retirement” options like living off of a 401k or social security will likely mean taking a huge pay cut and, in some cases, won’t even make ends meet.

So if you want your near future to involve margaritas on the beach…a luxury cabin in the woods…taking your grandkids to the park every afternoon…or whatever your dream retirement looks like…having a rock-solid exit is a non-negotiable.

In fact, 80%-90% of owners have their net worth tied to their business, which means that a strategic exit is literally a life or death situation.

But a shocking 70-80% of business that go to market don’t sell

And it’s not because they’re bad businesses

or because the owners didn’t try hard enough to get them sold

or because there’s a lack of need in the market.

It’s because there was no solid exit plan in place

So if you’ve been…

Tossing and turning late into the night thinking about the thousands of possibilities ahead of you and millions of things that could go wrong…

Stretched too thin during the day trying to keep your business profitable to come up with your next steps…

Completely unsure about what your next stage of life will look like and how you’ll support yourself and your family…

You are not Alone…

But you don’t have to give up and shut your doors. This entity that you’ve put so much time, money, effort, and love into can continue running.

Not only can it continue running, but it can continue growing, prospering, and pouring back into the employees, vendors, and customers that you’ve curated.

And it can do all of that without you working extra hours, sacrificing your retirement years or your next project, or taking a pay cut.

Because caring deeply about your business doesn’t mean you have to stop taking care of yourself…

There is a way to optimize your business, sell it for more than you thought possible, and comfortably step away while making significantly more than you thought possible over the course of your retirement.

That sounds a lot better than shutting it down and getting a couple grand a month from the government, doesn’t it?

We think so!

Let’s Ignite The Next Phase of Your Life

At ManifestU, we don’t treat your business like a transaction because we know that the people move the business, not the other way around.

Before Working With Our Team…

How do I retire without abandoning my dream?
How do I step away from my employees, my team, and the lifelong relationships I’ve built through my business?
What will happen to my loyal customers and the quality of my service?
This is so confusing and I have no idea where to start… I’m sure I can just pass my business on to a relative or key employee…
I can’t even step away from the day to day tasks long enough to come up with a plan!

After Working With Our Team…

I can live my dream retirement without abandoning the business I’ve worked so hard to build.
I don’t have to step away from the business family I’ve created–I can pass them on to a team who knows that people are the most important asset to any business.
My loyal customers and world-class service will only continue to improve, especially with the expertise and care of this dedicated team.
With the right team behind me, exiting my business can actually be a simple and exciting process. I know how dangerous it can be to keep going without a plan, and I now have a rock-solid exit plan in place.
I can finally relax and begin to ease into retirement with the knowledge that I have a smart exit plan and a team behind me helping me execute it.

We know how stressful, overwhelming, and discouraging it can be to start thinking about selling your business.

That’s why our process is designed to be simple, streamlined, and friendly. We’re not here to overwhelm you even more; we’re here to get both teams on the same page so we can align our goals and get on the fast track to success.

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We’ve paved the road to your next adventure

Discovery Call

We kick things off with a conversation about your business and what is motivating you to potentially sell. We’ll share more about who we are as business owners, so you know exactly who you’re working with, and show you what we’re looking to invest in. At the end of this call we’ll have a good idea of whether or not we’re a good fit.

Letter Of Intent

If we mutually agree that we’re a good match, we’ll provide you with a Letter of Intent, outlining exactly how we intend to proceed.

Business Deep Dive

Once the Letter of Intent is finalized, we do a deep dive into your business’s financials and operations.

[Insert Your Dream Here]

Once the agreements are signed and the funds are wired to you, you can move on to your next adventure securely and comfortably. So whether you’re starting another exciting business venture, retiring to your dream destination, spending more time with family, or whatever your dream life looks like, you can do so knowing that your business, your employees, your vendors, and your customers are continuing to thrive.

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Meet the people who drive the business

Here at ManifestU, we’re not like other business buyers who are looking to make cuts for a quick sale. We honor and respect anyone who has built a business and the teams and communities who have helped elevate them. As business owners ourselves, we understand the dedication and attachment you have to your business.

We’ve bought, scaled, and exited dozens of businesses, increasing their profitability and accelerating their growth. We have also started our own businesses from scratch and we know how teams can feel like family.

That’s why we’ve empowered every founder and owner we have worked with. We want owners and founders to have the flexibility to enjoy their lives while seeing their visions and values continue to be executed even after they retire.

Arizona is our home and we want to see our home grow and thrive!

We can’t wait to work with you!

Meet the Team

Cody Barton

Chief Executive Officer

Driven by a lifelong commitment to empowering business owners, Cody has built a career dedicated to helping them achieve their version of the American Dream.

His entrepreneurial journey started when he was a teenager—by 18 he had built a sales organization doing $4M a year in revenue across multiple states and countries.

Since then he has found success in many business ventures across a variety of industries from virtual assistant services, bookkeeping services, title companies, real estate software apps, luxury plant company, and media and information products

Over the last decade, before the age of 30, he’s built a portfolio of companies reaching $40M a year and a real estate portfolio of over $10M.

Cody’s passion for small business stems from the belief that small businesses are the backbone of this country, and he’s dedicated to supporting these businesses through consulting efforts and purchasing these companies to assist them in reaching their full potential.

Through his innovative and authentic leadership, he has helped many small business owners grow their businesses and achieve their goals through consulting or acquisition of their companies.

Ben Blakeney

Chief Financial Officer

A Certified Public Accountant with almost 20 years of experience in finance, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to tracking cash flow, forecasting, and financial planning across a diverse portfolio of businesses.

He pioneers growth based on meticulous analysis of business’s financial strengths and weaknesses, pioneering strategic direction.

Ben is also an entrepreneur himself, in the process of developing a revolutionary business valuation product.

Ashley Falsafi

Sales Director

A highly driven, accomplished, and seasoned sales and business development leader, Ashley brings nearly 2 decades of experience to the team.

He serves as a thought partner and trusted advisor to C-Level executives in driving projects by taking on “big picture” needs and removing obstacles for the team to succeed.

He is committed to driving the strategy and execution of core processes aligned with performance benchmarks and KPIs by reviewing a cascade of reports to ensure continuous improvement plans are moving the companies he’s working with in the right direction.

Adriana Lane

Head of Strategy and Operations

As an accomplished, analytical, and data-driven professional, Adriana is an expert at uncovering and fostering business growth opportunities and spearheading operational efficiency.

Working across the marketing, technology, and human resources departments, she strategically drives new business initiatives that result in revenue growth, identifies and capitalizes on new market opportunities, and implements streamlined processes to increase operational efficiency.

With the creativity and passion of an entrepreneur and the strategic mind of a leader, Adriana drives the businesses she works with to achieve extraordinary results, fully dedicating herself to their success.

Alexander Lieberman

Human Resources Manager

Alexander brings a diverse background in software engineering and talent acquisition to the human resources department, combining functionality and efficiency to lead recruitment efforts, facilitate training, and pilot impactful solutions.

With a decade of success in human resources, he collaborates at a high level with key stakeholders, potential and existing clients, and employees to foster an inclusive, innovative, and growth-oriented company culture.

Kelley Muro

Senior Web Developer

With almost a decade of experience, Kelley has empowered businesses to increase optimization through implementing technical systems.

He specializes in developing and building high-converting websites, premium software, and custom integrations across a variety of industries.

As a result of his efforts, the businesses he has worked with have seen their revenue skyrocket, making an additional $2,000,000+ each year across the board.

What our Partners Say

ManifestU’s approach transformed our business. We saw a remarkable 30% increase in revenue within the first year! Their strategies brought clarity and organization where we needed it most. Our operations are now more efficient and productive.

Matthew Lang, Owner of The Plant Guy

Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Call → Letter of Intent → Business Deep Dive → Final Agreements

We kick things off with a conversation about your business and what is motivating you to potentially sell. We also share more about who we are as business owners and what we’re looking to buy. If we agree that we make a good match, we provide you with a Letter of Intent and do a deeper dive into the business’s financials and operations. Once we’re all on the same page and agreements have been finalized and signed, your hard-earned money will be wired to you and you can move on to your next adventure!

Current businesses and industries we’re interested in — Look to see if you’re a fit! View our buying criteria

Every business will be a little bit different, but typically the purchase price will be agreed upon by calculating the cash flow plus the assets minus the debts.

There are dozens of ways that a purchase can happen within the business selling world. Most commonly when we buy a business we are putting money down at the dedicated closing date of the purchase and then we are making payments over time on the remaining balance due.

We’re privately owned—not a public fund. Our business is the love of business and helping companies grow while putting people first. We’re looking to invest in businesses in our local community to help build a thriving home for our neighbors and ourselves.

The average business broker is highly impersonal, is purely motivated by the money, and takes at least a 10% cut. We don’t treat your business like just a product. Above all, our goal is to build a trusting relationship between one another rather than a quick transaction.

We believe that people move businesses, businesses don’t move people – we want to identify the talent people bring to the business and give them opportunities to grow and thrive within the organization you’ve built.

We see people as the lifeblood of a company’s success and believe that customer relationships are as good as gold. Through the process of purchasing your company we take heavily into consideration your relationships you have built to ensure we can honor your reputation, your integrity, and your network.

Anytime we enter into an agreement with a business, we’re happy to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) because we respect the privacy of the owner’s wishes and communication.