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We find the right buyer, negotiate the best terms, and get you what your work deserves.[/bsf-info-box][/ult_animation_block][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][ultimate_spacer height=”0″ height_on_mob_landscape=”40″ height_on_mob=”40″][ult_animation_block animation=”fadeInUp” animation_duration=”0.5″ animation_delay=”0.7″ animation_iteration_count=”1″ opacity_start_effect=”80″][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-rocket” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_style=”circle” icon_color_bg=”#1a3868″ title=”RAISE GROWTH CAPITAL” read_more=”box” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ficonbusinessadvisors.com%2Fraise-capital%2F|title:Raise%20Growth%20Capital” pos=”square_box” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_width=”1″ box_border_color=”#ededed” box_bg_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”font_family:Dosis|font_call:Dosis|variant:600″ title_font_style=”font-weight:600;” desc_font=”font_family:Mulish|font_call:Mulish” title_font_size=”desktop:19px;” desc_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_line_height=”desktop:20px;”]Debt, equity, or hybrid structures from $500K to $25M for businesses too big for banks, too small for Wall Street.[/bsf-info-box][/ult_animation_block][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][ultimate_spacer height=”0″ height_on_mob_landscape=”40″ height_on_mob=”40″][ult_animation_block animation=”fadeInUp” animation_duration=”0.5″ animation_delay=”0.9″ animation_iteration_count=”1″ opacity_start_effect=”80″][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-briefcase” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_style=”circle” icon_color_bg=”#1a3868″ title=”GET STRATEGIC SUPPORT” read_more=”box” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ficonbusinessadvisors.com%2Ficon-partner%2F|title:Get%20Strategic%20Support” pos=”square_box” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_width=”1″ box_border_color=”#ededed” box_bg_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”font_family:Dosis|font_call:Dosis|variant:600″ title_font_style=”font-weight:600;” desc_font=”font_family:Mulish|font_call:Mulish” title_font_size=”desktop:19px;” desc_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_line_height=”desktop:20px;”]Management consulting and fractional executive services from operators with skin in the game.[/bsf-info-box][/ult_animation_block][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][ultimate_spacer height=”0″ height_on_mob_landscape=”40″ height_on_mob=”40″][ult_animation_block animation=”fadeInUp” animation_duration=”.5″ animation_delay=”1.1″ animation_iteration_count=”1″][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-building” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_style=”circle” icon_color_bg=”#1a3868″ title=”ACQUIRE A BUSINESS” read_more=”box” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ficonbusinessadvisors.com%2Fbuy-a-business%2F|title:Acquire%20a%20Business” pos=”square_box” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_width=”1″ box_border_color=”#ededed” box_bg_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”font_family:Dosis|font_call:Dosis|variant:600″ title_font_style=”font-weight:600;” desc_font=”font_family:Mulish|font_call:Mulish” title_font_size=”desktop:19px;” desc_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_line_height=”desktop:20px;”]Buy-side advisory and off-market deal flow for entrepreneurs and PE-backed acquirers.[/bsf-info-box][/ult_animation_block][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1462898611266{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ultimate_spacer height=”0″ height_on_mob_landscape=”40″ height_on_mob=”40″][ult_animation_block animation=”fadeInUp” animation_duration=”0.5″ animation_delay=”0.5″ animation_iteration_count=”1″ opacity_start_effect=”80″][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-diamond” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_style=”circle” icon_color_bg=”#1a3868″ title=”PLAN YOUR EXIT” read_more=”box” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ficonbusinessadvisors.com%2Fexit-planning%2F|title:Plan%20Your%20Exit” pos=”square_box” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_width=”1″ box_border_color=”#ededed” box_bg_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”font_family:Dosis|font_call:Dosis|variant:600″ title_font_style=”font-weight:600;” desc_font=”font_family:Mulish|font_call:Mulish” title_font_size=”desktop:19px;” desc_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_line_height=”desktop:20px;”]Whether you are 5 years out or 5 months, we help you build a business worth buying.[/bsf-info-box][/ult_animation_block][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ultimate_spacer height=”0″ height_on_mob_landscape=”40″ height_on_mob=”40″][ult_animation_block animation=”fadeInUp” animation_duration=”0.5″ animation_delay=”0.7″ animation_iteration_count=”1″ opacity_start_effect=”80″][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-bar-chart bar-chart-o” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_style=”circle” icon_color_bg=”#1a3868″ title=”KNOW YOUR VALUE” read_more=”box” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ficonbusinessadvisors.com%2Ficon-toolkit%2F|title:Know%20Your%20Value” pos=”square_box” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_width=”1″ box_border_color=”#ededed” 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box_border_color=”#ededed” box_bg_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”font_family:Dosis|font_call:Dosis|variant:600″ title_font_style=”font-weight:600;” desc_font=”font_family:Mulish|font_call:Mulish” title_font_size=”desktop:19px;” desc_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_line_height=”desktop:20px;”]No pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation between operators about what is next for your business.[/bsf-info-box][/ult_animation_block][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” css=”.vc_custom_whoweserve{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#f5f5f5″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Who Icon Serves” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%231A3868″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”We work with successful business owners who have built something real — and are ready for what is next.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.1em|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]
Our Clients Typically Have:
- $3M to $50M in annual revenue (our sweet spot is $5M–$20M)
- Founder-led or family-owned businesses
- Profitable operations with transferable value
- Plans for exit, growth capital, or partnership within 1–5 years
- Industries: Services, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, technology
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Who We Are Not Right For:
We are not the right fit for every business. If you are looking for the cheapest option, need someone yesterday, or want us to tell you what you want to hear instead of what you need to hear — we are probably not your people.
We are selective because our clients deserve our full attention. When we take on an engagement, we are all in.
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You did the hard part — building a business that matters. But when it’s time to sell, raise capital, or plan your exit, the M&A industry hasn’t always served you well. Business brokers treat you like a house listing. Investment banks won’t return your call if you’re under $100M.
That’s why we built Icon differently. Our team has built, scaled, and sold businesses. We’ve made payroll, lost sleep over decisions, and wondered if we were doing the right thing. We know what it feels like because we’ve been in your chair.
We bring institutional-quality deal execution with operator credibility — PE-grade process without the investment bank attitude. We leverage modern technology and deep industry relationships to deliver institutional-quality results with operator-level service.
We’re not here to talk down to you. We’re here to work alongside you — because your business deserves better than what the industry has been offering.
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Our guidance comes from real operator experience, not textbook theory.” cont_align=”on” title_font=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto|variant:500″ title_font_style=”font-weight:500;” desc_font=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto” desc_font_style=”font-weight:500;” title_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_size=”desktop:12px;” desc_font_line_height=”desktop:20px;”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/ult_animation_block][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” css=”.vc_custom_1585822486720{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#ffffff”][vc_column][vc_separator style=”dotted” border_width=”3″ css=”.vc_custom_1738638743708{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ready to Talk About What’s Next?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|line_height:1.3em” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”No pressure, no pitch. 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Our team has built, scaled, and sold businesses. We know what it feels like to make payroll, lose sleep, and wonder if you’re doing the right thing.
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The $3M-$50M market is underserved. Business brokers treat you like a listing. Banks won’t call back. We built Icon to fill that gap.
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We leverage modern technology and AI to deliver better results, faster — data rooms, financial modeling, and buyer matching that most advisors can’t touch.
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Your employees, customers, and competitors never know you’re exploring a sale until you’re ready. We run a discreet, controlled process from day one.
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We take on a limited number of engagements so every client gets our full attention. When we say we’re all in, we mean it.
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Higher valuations, better deal terms, and deals that actually close. Our clients walk away knowing they got what their work deserved.
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What is Icon Business Advisors?
Icon Business Advisors is a Nashville-based M&A advisory firm serving business owners with $3M to $50M in annual revenue. We help owners sell their businesses, raise growth capital, and plan exits — with the sophistication of an investment bank and the credibility of operators who have built and sold businesses themselves.
How much does it cost to sell a business?
M&A advisory fees typically range from 4–10% of transaction value for lower middle market deals ($3M–$50M). Icon charges a success fee based on deal value, with most engagements falling in the 4–6% range. Many structures allow the buyer to cover the advisory fee, meaning you get sophisticated representation without writing a check.
How long does it take to sell a business?
Most business sales take 6–12 months from engagement to close. The timeline depends on business complexity, buyer availability, market conditions, and deal structure. Well-prepared businesses with clean financials typically sell faster.
What is my business worth?
Business value depends on revenue, EBITDA, growth trajectory, customer concentration, industry multiples, and strategic factors. Lower middle market businesses typically sell for 3–7x EBITDA. Icon provides professional valuation services starting at $350 through our Icon Toolkit.
What is the difference between a business broker and an M&A advisor?
Business brokers typically handle smaller transactions ($1M–$5M) with a listing-based approach. M&A advisors provide comprehensive representation including buyer targeting, deal negotiation, and full transaction management. Icon serves the middle ground — bringing institutional-quality M&A advisory to businesses that brokers cannot serve well but investment banks will not touch.
Where is Icon Business Advisors located?
Icon Business Advisors is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. We serve clients throughout the Southeast and nationwide through a combination of in-person and virtual engagement.
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