"SWEAT EQUITY PAYDAY" Reaches #1 on Amazon!
- Mark Hartmann, MBA
- Feb 9
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 11
Sweat Equity Payday has been recognized as:
I'm grateful for the response. Thank you to everyone who has read, shared, or reached out after finishing it.
Sweat Equity Payday reflects how I think about preparation, valuation, and transaction structure — shaped by years of advising founders through real exits. It was written for business owners who want a clearer understanding of their company's value, how buyers evaluate opportunity and risk, and what should be strengthened before going to market.
Selling a business is rarely a single event. It's the result of preparation and positioning long before formal conversations begin.
If the book has helped bring perspective to the process, I’m glad it's serving its purpose.
For business owners planning a future exit, Sweat Equity Payday is a practical starting point—a way to understand how buyers think and what preparation really requires. Sweat Equity Payday is available in paperback and Kindle formats through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Thank you, Mark Hartmann
Mark Hartmann is a former business owner turned M&A advisor—and the author of Sweat Equity Payday—who knows firsthand what it takes to build, grow, and sell a successful company. A three-time Inc. 5000 CEO honoree, he led his own eight-figure sale and now helps business owners sell companies worth $1M to $25M. Mark understands that selling a business is personal, not just financial. That’s why he works closely with owners to maximize value, protect their legacy, and transition on their terms.
He holds an MBA from Eastern University and a master's degree in organizational change management from St. Elizabeth University, as well as Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Certified Value Builder (CVB) credentials.
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