When Should I Tell My Employees I’m Selling My Medical Billing or RCM Business? If you’re preparing to sell your medical billing, RCM, or healthcare business, one of the most sensitive questions you’ll face is: “When should I tell my…
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Brian Stephens, MBA, MCBI
Brian A. Stephens, MBA, MCBI, CBI, CVA, CEPA, CMAP
Founder & President | Legacy Venture Group. Est 2004
Brian Stephens is a nationally recognized business intermediary, M&A advisor, valuation specialist, educator, and industry leader with decades of experience helping business owners maximize value, navigate complex transactions, and achieve successful exits.
His extensive educational background includes environmental engineering and behavioral science studies at the University of Florida, an MBA in International Business and Finance from Loyola College in Baltimore, and advanced financial analysis studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Brian holds multiple prestigious professional designations, including Master Certified Business Intermediary (MCBI) as a member of the inaugural class, Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA).
A recipient of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Fellows Award and numerous industry honors, including Top Deal Maker recognition, Brian has served in prominent leadership positions with the IBBA, Business Brokers of Florida, M&A Source, and Business Transition Council. He has also developed and taught numerous professional courses and workshops for business brokers and M&A advisors nationwide.
As founder of Legacy Venture Group, Brian has guided business owners through acquisitions, valuations, growth strategies, and successful sales across construction, environmental services, healthcare, dental, manufacturing, and numerous other industries.
His philosophy is simple: Selling a business is more than a transaction. It's about maximizing value, protecting what you've built, and securing your legacy.
Sell a Business. Share a Legacy.
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