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The 2026 Exit Trap That’s Costing Owners $400K

Slava Davidenko Season 4 Episode 18

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If you're thinking about selling your business in 2026, you need to understand this shift in the market.

The old 2021 playbook is dead. Interest rates are higher, buyers are more selective, and thousands of business owners are entering the market every single day.

In this podcast, we break down:

  •  Why business valuations are changing 
  •  How interest rates are quietly killing deals 
  •  The “$400K gap” most sellers don’t see coming 
  •  The massive wave of baby boomer exits (and what it means for you) 
  •  Why Austin is still one of the best places to sell 
  •  How to position your business to get top dollar 

The truth? Deals are still happening — but only for prepared sellers.

If you want a successful exit, this is what you need to know.

👉 Learn more: https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/articles/austin-business-market-2026-sellers

🔎 Explore more resources:

📚 Business sale case studies - see how companies were prepared and sold
https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/case-studies

📊 Visual infographics about selling a business - key numbers, timelines, and exit strategies
https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/infographics

🧰 Try useful tools for business owners - valuation insights and preparation resources
https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/tools

🏢 Industries we work with - learn which businesses we help prepare for sale
https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/industries

⚠️ Disclaimer: All scenarios are composite, hypothetical, or modified for confidentiality — no real transactions are depicted. Financial outcomes are illustrative only, not guarantees. This content is educational only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or brokerage advice. No professional-client relationship is created. Consult qualified professionals before making any business decisions.