FROM THE TEAM BEHIND 400+ BUSINESS ADVISORS

The Platform for People Who Buy, Sell, & Broker Businesses

Real tools. Real deal analysis. Real training. Built by Mike Steinberg and the HedgeStone team -- not a course, a command center.

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400+
Business Advisors
15+
Years in Business
10M+
Monthly Social Reach
21
Industries Covered
THE PROBLEM

Business Deals Are Complex.
Most People Go In Blind.

Sellers leave money on the table

70% of small businesses never sell. Owners don't know their true value, don't understand recasting, and price themselves out of the market -- or worse, sell for a fraction of what they're worth.

Buyers get burned

First-time buyers don't know what SBA lenders require, miss red flags in due diligence, and overpay for businesses that can't support the debt. The learning curve is brutal and expensive.

Brokers fly blind

New brokers have no pipeline system, no prospecting scripts, and no framework for valuing businesses across industries. They burn out before they close their first deal.

THE SOLUTION

One Platform. Three Command Centers.

HedgeStone built what we wished existed when we started -- interactive tools, live deal analysis, and training that actually prepares you to close. Not a course with quizzes. A platform you use every day.

30+
Interactive Tools
Weekly
Live Deal Analysis
21
Industry Valuations
8
Certification Modules
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything in the All Access Bundle

Deal Intelligence
Friday Deals with Mike
Every Friday, Mike breaks down 3-5 real deals live -- the numbers, the structure, the red flags, and whether he'd buy it himself.
Deal Simulator
Model different deal structures, down payments, and financing scenarios to see how each affects your returns.
Deal Evaluation Scorecards
Rate any business on 8 criteria. Score 70+ = strong deal. Built from the same framework Mike's team uses internally.
Financial Tools
SBA Qualifier
Enter your financials and instantly see which deal sizes you can realistically pursue with SBA financing.
Valuation Calculator
Industry-specific multiples across 21 industries. See what your business is really worth -- or what you should be paying.
Commission Calculator
Model your commission structure across different deal sizes and close rates to forecast your brokerage income.
SDE Recasting Tools
Properly recast seller's discretionary earnings to show the true value of a business -- the way lenders and brokers expect it.
Training & Certification
8 Buyer Modules
From SBA basics to due diligence and closing -- everything a first-time buyer needs to acquire with confidence.
11 Broker Modules
Pipeline management, prospecting, valuation, closing techniques, and industry knowledge across 21 industries.
7 Seller Modules
Exit readiness, pricing strategy, recasting, working with brokers, and negotiation -- from listing to close.
Final Certification Exam
Prove your knowledge and earn your HedgeStone certification. Built from the same program used by 400+ advisors.
Pipeline & Planning
7-Stage Pipeline Tracker
Track every deal from first contact to closing table. The same pipeline framework used by HedgeStone's top producers.
Exit Timeline
Map your exit plan month by month -- what to fix, when to list, and how to maximize your sale price.
Document Readiness Tracker
Know exactly which documents you need for due diligence and track your progress toward a clean, lender-ready package.
Scripts & Templates
Cold Call Scripts
Word-for-word scripts for prospecting business owners. Tested across thousands of calls by HedgeStone advisors.
Selling Memorandum Builder
Create professional selling memorandums that make buyers take your listing seriously and move faster to LOI.
Offer Comparison Tool
Compare multiple offers side by side on terms, price, financing, contingencies, and net proceeds to make the right call.
BEST VALUE

Get All Three Portals

BEST VALUE
All Access Bundle
$197/mo
All three portals -- Cancel anytime
Save $94/month vs individual portals
  • Full Broker Portal -- pipeline, scripts, certification
  • Full Buyer Portal -- live deals, SBA tools, due diligence
  • Full Seller Portal -- valuation, recasting, exit planning
  • 30+ interactive tools and calculators
  • 26 training modules across all three tracks
  • New content and deal analysis added weekly
  • Priority access to featured deals
HOW IT WORKS

From Signup to Your First Win

01

Pick your portal

Choose Buyer, Broker, Seller, or all three. Subscribe and get instant access -- login credentials delivered to your inbox in seconds.

02

Use the tools

Valuation calculators, deal scorecards, SBA qualifiers, pipeline trackers, recasting tools -- start using them immediately. No courses to finish first.

03

Learn as you go

Dive into modules, deal breakdowns, and industry deep dives when you need the context. Everything is non-linear -- jump to what matters right now.

04

Close the deal

Whether you're selling your business, acquiring one, or brokering the transaction -- every tool, template, and strategy is designed to get you to the closing table.

YOUR GUIDE

From Pizza Delivery to 400+ Advisors

Mike Steinberg
Mike Steinberg
CEO & Founder, Hedgestone Business Advisors

Mike started delivering pizzas. On one delivery, he met a top business broker. That conversation changed his life. He spent years learning the craft -- slipping business cards into pizza boxes, dropping notes under doors at 5am, cold calling until someone picked up. He built HedgeStone into a brokerage with over 400 advisors, 10 million+ monthly social media views, and a reputation for closing deals others can't.

15+
Years
400+
Advisors
10M+
Monthly Reach
8
Industries