M&A Advisor · 75+ Transactions
Last Updated: May 2026
I help online businesses sell for what they're worth.
I'm Nate Lind, founder of Maximum Exit, author, and M&A advisor with $123M+ in closed deals. I work with remotely operated businesses doing $3M–$150M in revenue.
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What clients say
“These guys are the absolute best in the business if you are looking to buy or sell your eComm company. Nate navigated us through so many ups and downs and ultimately helped us across the finish line for a $25M exit. Definitely couldn't have done it without him.”
“The valuation of our business was way, WAY higher than anything I had gotten before or even thought possible. I was confident and comfortable through the entire process — and in the end we got a crackin' deal. Nate really is the 'big fish' in the brokerage world.”
“If you're even thinking about selling your business, hit up Nate Lind. He helped me get my books in order, filter out serious buyers, negotiate price and terms, and most importantly — get me paid. Highly recommend.”
How this works
Most businesses don't fail to sell because they aren't good enough. They fail because the process is broken before a single buyer shows up.
Prepare the asset
Before we go to market, I review your financials, map your operations, and build the CIM. Most advisors skip this. It's the difference between a business that looks like a lifestyle project and one that looks like an asset worth acquiring.
Build the buyer pool
I run an outbound campaign to my 8,000+ personal buyer contacts and 150,000-person database. We build multiple CIM versions tailored to PE buyers, strategic acquirers, and individual operators. The goal is competing offers, not the right offer from one buyer.
Negotiate from leverage
Multiple competing offers create negotiating power. I manage the process from first offer through LOI, due diligence, and close. My guarantee: 40 serious buyers and a signed LOI in less than four months for qualifying businesses.
Why the close rate matters
The industry median close rate for business brokers is under 8%. I'm at 75%+. Here's what that difference actually means for you.
When a business goes to market, most don't sell. Not because they're bad businesses. Because the process is broken.
The typical broker lists you on a marketplace, waits for inbound interest, and hopes something sticks. If you get one interested buyer, you have zero negotiating leverage. That buyer knows they're the only game in town. They retrade. They drag out the closing. You accept whatever terms they offer because the alternative is starting over.
My process is outbound. I don't wait for buyers to find you. I go find buyers who have the profile to buy you.
97 NDAs means 97 different potential acquirers have signed an agreement to review your deal. That's not an accident. That's a process. It creates competition. Competition creates leverage. Leverage creates a real negotiation and a price that reflects what your business is actually worth.
Read the framework for evaluating advisors →Who I work with
Not every business is a fit. Not every founder is ready to sell. I'm explicit about who I work with because misaligned expectations waste both our time.
- Revenue
- $3M to $150M annual
- Deal type
- SaaS with recurring revenue, ecommerce and physical product brands, digital agencies, professional services
- Structure
- Remotely operated. The business works without you in the room, or you're willing to stay 90+ days post-close for transition.
- Years in business
- 3+ years minimum. This proves unit economics and buyer demand.
- Owner readiness
- You're willing to discuss the real numbers. Clean financials. Willingness to fix what's broken before we go to market.
If you're outside this range, I'll tell you straight. No ego, just honesty about which model fits.
Let's talkThe guarantee explained
I guarantee 40 serious buyers and a signed LOI within less than four months. Or we part ways and your retainer gets credited back.
What “serious” actually means:
- →Pre-vetted for proof of funds (no tire-kickers)
- →Signed NDA before they see your full CIM
- →Reviewed the complete information, not just a summary
- →Had at least one substantive conversation with my team about fit
Who qualifies:
- →Revenue minimum $3M annually
- →Clean financials prepared within the last 6 months
- →Business either runs without you or you commit to 90+ days of transition
- →Not in a banned category (adult content, weapons, high-compliance risk sectors)
One offer is not a market. Multiple competing offers create negotiating power. This guarantee backs the process itself, not just a promise. If I can't deliver 40 serious buyers and an LOI, you don't pay my commission at close.
Common questions
How much does this cost?
Commission-based. My retainer gets credited toward that commission when we close. If the deal doesn't close, you owe nothing.
How long does this take?
The guarantee is LOI in less than four months. From LOI to close is typically another 8 to 12 weeks (buyer due diligence, SBA approval, financing). Total: 6 to 9 months on average.
What if the deal breaks?
Every deal breaks 8 to 9 times before closing. My job is to keep it moving. If a buyer gets cold feet, I have 96 others. That's the value of competition and process.
What verticals do you focus on?
SaaS with recurring revenue models, ecommerce and physical product brands (especially seven to eight figure revenue), digital agencies with retainer revenue, professional services with recurring contracts.
Is this my client's first exit?
Most of my clients are first-time sellers. That's why I coach on financials, CIM preparation, structure, and negotiation through close. This is the biggest transaction of your life. You shouldn't do it alone.
Maximum Exit
The definitive guide to selling your online business for maximum value. Written from 75+ real transactions. Not theory. If you're thinking about an exit, read this first.
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