# Ryan C. Winter — Licensed Florida Business Broker | Based in St. Augustine, FL

> Ryan C. Winter is a licensed Florida business broker (License BK3362329) based in St. Augustine and serving business owners throughout Florida, with deep roots in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and Northeast Florida (St. Johns, Duval, Clay, and Flagler counties). He helps business owners value, prepare, and sell their businesses, and helps buyers find and close on the right opportunity. Member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and Business Brokers of Florida; agent at Truforte Business Group. No upfront fees for brokerage services.

## Start Here
- [Business Valuation Calculator](https://ryancwinter.com/business-valuation-calculator/): Free, confidential 3-minute estimate of what your business is worth.
- [Business Brokerage Services](https://ryancwinter.com/business-brokerage-services/): How Ryan represents owners from valuation through due diligence to closing.
- [Businesses for Sale](https://ryancwinter.com/businesses-for-sale/): Current business listings across Northeast Florida.
- [Contact](https://ryancwinter.com/contact/): Reach Ryan directly at 904-789-1276.

## Working with a Broker
- [What Does a Business Broker Actually Do?](https://ryancwinter.com/what-does-a-business-broker-do/): A deal-by-deal breakdown of a broker's role from valuation to closing.
- [How to Find the Right Business Broker in Jacksonville, FL](https://ryancwinter.com/how-to-find-business-broker-jacksonville-fl/): What to look for and what to ask before you hire a broker.
- [What Is the BBF MLS?](https://ryancwinter.com/what-is-bbf-mls-florida/): Florida's business-for-sale listing network and why it matters to sellers and buyers.
- [Business Broker for Ponte Vedra & Nocatee, FL](https://ryancwinter.com/business-broker-ponte-vedra-nocatee/): Local brokerage for Ponte Vedra and Nocatee business owners.
- [Business Broker for Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach, FL](https://ryancwinter.com/business-broker-amelia-island-fernandina-beach/): Local brokerage for Nassau County business owners.

## Selling a Business
- [How to Sell a Business in Florida: The Complete Guide](https://ryancwinter.com/how-to-sell-a-business-in-florida/): The full statewide playbook, from valuation to closing.
- [7 Steps to Sell Your Business in St. Augustine, FL](https://ryancwinter.com/7-steps-to-sell-your-business-in-st-augustine/): A step-by-step roadmap to a confidential, well-run sale.
- [How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business in St. Augustine, FL?](https://ryancwinter.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-business-in-st-augustine-fl/): Realistic timelines for the local market.
- [How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business in Florida?](https://ryancwinter.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-business-in-florida/): What drives a faster or slower sale statewide.
- [6 Documents to Organize Before Selling Your St. Augustine Business](https://ryancwinter.com/6-documents-to-organize-before-selling-your-st-augustine-business/): The paperwork buyers and lenders will expect.
- [How to Sell a Business in Jacksonville, FL](https://ryancwinter.com/sell-your-business-in-jacksonville/): Selling guidance for Jacksonville, Duval County, and the Beaches.
- [How to Sell a Business in St. Johns County, FL](https://ryancwinter.com/sell-your-business-in-st-johns-county/): Selling guidance for Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, and St. Augustine Beach.
- [How to Sell a Business in Clay County, FL](https://ryancwinter.com/sell-your-business-in-clay-county/): Selling guidance for Orange Park, Fleming Island, and Green Cove Springs.

## Valuing a Business
- [How Is a Business Valued in St. Augustine, FL?](https://ryancwinter.com/how-is-a-business-valued-st-augustine-fl/): The methods brokers use to price a business.
- [7 Ways to Increase Your Business Value Before Selling](https://ryancwinter.com/7-ways-to-increase-business-value-northeast-florida/): Practical moves that raise your sale price.
- [What Is EBITDA and How Is It Used to Value a Business?](https://ryancwinter.com/what-is-ebitda-business-valuation/): A plain-English explanation of the key earnings metric.
- [What Is Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)?](https://ryancwinter.com/what-is-sellers-discretionary-earnings-sde/): How small-business profitability is normalized for valuation.

## Deal Structure & Process
- [What Is a Letter of Intent When Selling a Business?](https://ryancwinter.com/letter-of-intent-when-selling-a-business/): What an LOI covers and why it matters.
- [Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: Which Is Better?](https://ryancwinter.com/asset-sale-vs-stock-sale-business/): The trade-offs for buyers and sellers.
- [Seller Financing: What It Is and When It Makes Sense](https://ryancwinter.com/seller-financing/): How owner financing can help close a deal.
- [Tax Implications of Selling Your Business in Florida](https://ryancwinter.com/tax-implications-selling-business-florida/): What sellers should understand before closing.
- [What Happens During Due Diligence When Selling?](https://ryancwinter.com/what-happens-during-due-diligence-selling-business/): The review buyers run before they buy.

## For Buyers
- [8 Due Diligence Steps Every Business Buyer in St. Augustine Should Take](https://ryancwinter.com/8-due-diligence-steps-business-buyers-st-augustine/): How to vet a business before you buy.
- [5 Things Buyers Look for in St. Augustine Businesses](https://ryancwinter.com/5-things-buyers-look-for-in-st-augustine-businesses/): What makes a local business attractive.
- [What Jacksonville Business Buyers Are Looking for Right Now](https://ryancwinter.com/what-jacksonville-business-buyers-are-looking-for/): Current buyer demand in the Jacksonville market.
- [What to Look for When Buying a Business in Clay County, FL](https://ryancwinter.com/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-business-in-clay-county-florida/): Local guidance for Clay County buyers.

## Exit Planning
- [What Is Exit Planning, and Why Every Northeast Florida Owner Needs One](https://ryancwinter.com/what-is-exit-planning-and-why-every-northeast-florida-business-owner-needs-one/): Preparing now for a profitable, well-timed exit.
- [5 Signs It's Time to Start Planning Your Exit](https://ryancwinter.com/5-signs-its-time-to-stop-running-your-business-and-start-planning-your-exit/): How to know when to begin.

## Contact
- Phone: 904-789-1276
- Areas served: St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and Northeast Florida (St. Johns, Duval, Clay, Flagler counties)
- License: Florida Real Estate Broker BK3362329