Wise Profits
Scaling Businesses from $1M to $20M | Exit Strategy Expert | M&A Operations & Integration Specialist Of the few that do, a mere 15% manage to sell.
Chris Wise is a seasoned business advisor with over 30 years of experience and the founder of Wise Profits. With a notable track record that includes 14 successful exits, 34 M&A transactions, and 2 IPOs, Chris (CAIM™ and CM&AA- certified) and his team at Wise Profits have consistently delivered exceptional outcomes for their clients. Specializing in guiding $1M - $20M revenue companies, Wise Profi
08/21/2025
Roofing company owners: the difference between selling your business at 3X EBITDA vs. 6X EBITDA can mean millions of dollars in your pocket. In some cases, prepared owners are even achieving 8X+ multiples. (These are national averages.)
What drives the difference?
🔑 What buyers explicitly evaluate:
Owner independence (can it run without you?)
Profitability and financial clarity
Experienced leadership team
Diversified lead generation
Recurring revenue streams
⚡ The hidden value drivers buyers don’t tell you:
Documented systems & SOPs
Margin optimization
Succession planning
Customer diversification
Clear market differentiation
📈 Real-world example: One roofing company went from a $1.5M valuation at 3X EBITDA to $3.8M at 4.5X EBITDA—adding over $2M in value simply by improving systems, leadership, and profitability.
At Wise Profits, we’ve guided 52 successful exits, 148 acquisitions, and over $2.5B in increased enterprise value. The playbook works—and now is the time to prepare while multiples remain strong.
06/28/2025
Is your business AI-ready — or falling behind the curve?
📘 AI Activation Code is the must-read guide for business leaders navigating the biggest transformation of our time.
Co-authored by Chris Wise and UN AI Advisor Neil Sahota, this book introduces the 4 Stages of Business Consciousness — a proven framework for integrating AI into your company’s DNA.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✅ Why tactical AI isn’t enough
✅ How to lead through uncertainty
✅ Practical steps for moving from Awareness → Autonomy
This isn’t theory. It’s a playbook for action.
Buy the book, take the online assessment, and begin building your AI-powered competitive edge today.
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06/20/2025
📣 New on Wise Profits: “From $1M to an Eight‑Figure Exit: How Roofing Business Owners Can Scale Without Burning Out”
Ready to grow your roofing company into an 8‑figure powerhouse? In my latest article, I unpack the journey—from launch to high‑value exit—and share insights on scaling while preserving your sanity and culture.
🔑 What you’ll gain by reading:
• Proven scaling strategies: actionable steps that real roofing owners have used
• Cultural blueprints: how to evolve from door‑knocking hustle to a thriving, values‑driven team
• Exit planning wisdom: plan your legacy before it’s too late
This is essential reading for any roofing company leader who wants more than just revenue—they want sustainable growth and a future-proof plan.
👉 Read the full article on our blog and start charting your path to an eight-figure exit: https://wiseprofits.net/scale-roofing-business-eight-figure-exit/
👍 Like, comment with your biggest growth obstacle, and share if you know someone ready for the next level. Let’s scale together!
From $1M to an Eight-Figure Exit: How Roofing Business Owners Can Scale Without Burning Out Learn how to grow your $1–2M roofing business into a scalable, sellable company and engineer a high-multiple 8-figure exit—without burning out.
06/16/2025
What's the most important thing about exiting your business?
For me, it's this:
👉 Get out of day-to-day and into a place where, if the business was sold, it had little to no impact on your business.
All while taking care of your health, and avoiding burnout, so you can feel motivated to do it all over again.
I spoke about this at the Exitwise podcast. Feel free to listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NPa1Qa1k2a7PNzlYqO6fH
For over a decade, Wise Profits has been providing operational and integration services in the world of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). We provide an edge to entrepreneurial investors, expanding companies, and investment bankers. Our strength radiates from an emphasis on operational superiority, and a commitment to successful post-acquisition integration.
Wise Profits: Integration Services for M&A Operational & Integration Services for M&A
09/18/2023
Wondering how to scale your business from $1M to $50M and beyond?
Often, companies don't grow, because they are doing the wrong things at the wrong stages.
Learn how to focus on the steps that will take your company to the next level here:
Wise Profits Scaling Framework SCALING FRAMEWORK
09/16/2023
Did you know that only 1 in 700 companies successfully sells?
90% of the companies don't even scale and fail within the first 5 years. 85% of those that do make it never sell or sell for less than what the founder anticipated.
Find out why & how to get your company exit-ready:
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I would like to help one person this week for free as a way to give back to other entrepreneurs. I want to help a business owner who is driven but struggling. You need to be making more than 10,000 per year from your business but less than 100,000.
The person who I choose to help has to be willing to have the custom plan I build for them shared with others in this thread so everyone can learn. You also have to be willing to report in your results monthly to me.
The plan I put together for you has to be focused on you making more money with your business. 💯
If you are interested in applying comment below with the type of business you have, what is your major obstacle and what is your desired outcome.
Feel free to tag a friend.
I will choose someone on friday and design the plan over the weekend and post it back in this thread.
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