Build a Sellable Business Before You Sell It With Nick Bartolo

Reach Out Via Text! In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah sits down with **Nick Bartolo**, founder of Essential Partners Family Office and former Wall Street analyst, to unpack what business owners need to know about building real wealth. Nick shares his journey from analyzing billion-dollar positions in companies like Amazon and Starbucks to helping entrepreneurs prepare for life-changing business exits. Together, they discuss why most small business owners should **stop chasing passive income too early** and instead double down on growing the value of their primary business. They break down what actually makes a company valuable, including growth, durability of cash flow, and risk, and explain why building a sellable business matters even if you never plan to sell. Nick also shares practical advice on choosing the right CPA, reducing unnecessary tax burdens, and taking foundational wealth-building steps like Roth IRAs. If you’re a business owner trying to scale, create long-term wealth, and avoid costly financial mistakes, this episode is packed with insight. Support the show - 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast - Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup - Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast - Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ - The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ - Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ - Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com - Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/