048- What SBA Changes Mean for Your Business Sale or Purchase in 2025 — with Jeff Snell

New SBA rules are shaking up the market, and if you're buying or selling a business, you need to know what just changed.

In this episode, Steve Burton welcomes back M&A expert Jeff Snell to unpack the latest SBA updates, including how new SOP changes can double buying power, reduce down payments, and expand access to $10M loan guarantees for manufacturers. Jeff shares why sellers need to prepare for standby seller notes and why buyers must now arrive with pre-qualification letters, real experience, and a tight team. With more private equity and individual buyers than ever, the competition is fierce and the opportunity is enormous.

What to expect:

• How SBA loan caps and SOP changes impact deal size

• Why buyer demand is at an all-time high

• The 6–12 month timeline sellers must plan for

• How to make your offer stand out in a crowded market

• And more!

Resources:

• Get your free personalized report at www.scaletosell.com/value

• Unlock your business’s potential with our free Scale to Sell self-assessment

• Book your free discovery call with us today!

• Understanding Business Valuations with M&A Pro Jeff Snell (Ep. 24)

• Growth Through Acquisition with Jeff Snell (Ep. 35)

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• LinkedIn: Jeff Snell, MAMI, LMCBI, ABI

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About our Guest:

Jeff Snell is an M&A expert with over 20 years of experience in business brokerage. He is the credentialing chairman for the International Business Brokers Association and holds several prestigious designations, including Certified Business Intermediary and Merger and Acquisitions Master Intermediary.