Biography of Mike Stone

Mike Stone brings over 35 years of business ownership, financial, and brokerage experience to helping owners successfully transition their companies. As a former CPA, entrepreneur, and business broker for 3 years, Mike combines financial expertise with firsthand experience buying, building, operating, and selling businesses.

His background includes 25 years in the wholesale meat industry, 8 years owning and operating a dog waste removal business, and 12 years building and growing a DNA pet laboratory business. Having personally bought, developed, operated, and sold businesses, Mike understands the challenges owners face when preparing for a successful transition and maximizing value.

Mike specializes in analyzing financials, identifying legitimate add backs, and uncovering owner benefits and business strengths that help reveal the true earning power of a company. By recasting earnings and highlighting true cash flow, Mike helps owners maximize the value of their business while helping buyers clearly understand the opportunity.

Outside of business, Mike has been married for 34 years, is the father of three grown children, and has spent more than a decade in Christian media ministry.