Brian Franco

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Brian Franco helps founders build businesses that are scalable, transferable, and built for premium outcomes. As Founder & CEO of Meritage Partners, he advises owners of $5M to $150M companies across home services, AEC, healthcare, SaaS, manufacturing, and professional services. His focus is increasing enterprise value, reducing founder dependence, and creating real exit options. He is the creator of Empire Builder, a framework designed to help founders scale beyond themselves and position for private equity and strategic buyers. Brian is also the author of Inevitable Exit and host of The M&A Guy Podcast, where he breaks down how buyers evaluate companies and what drives higher valuations. If you want to build a business that gives you options, not just income, you are in the right place. Subscribe for insights on exit strategy and enterprise value 🚀