Byron
McFarland
Advisor. Author. Speaker.
I help business owners create buy-in that builds trust, reduces risk, and increases transferable business value.
Author of The Bankable Buyer – How to ensure your team can buy your business and you get paid in full.
The book that captures three decades of real-world ownership transitions.
Who This Book Is For
If you’re a business owner who believes legacy matters just as much as liquidity, this is a book you’ll want to keep close.
It’s written for owners who don’t just want out — they want their people taken care of, their story respected, and their business strong after they step away.
The Moment That
Triggered the Book
The book started with a conversation I couldn’t shake.
A business owner sat down with a professional advisor to talk about selling his company to management. The first question out of the advisor’s mouth was simple and final:
“Do they have any money?”
And just like that, the conversation stopped.
No discussion about structure. No talk of financing. No exploration of what could be built.
That moment revealed how often owners are told no before anyone shows them how. This book exists to reopen that conversation — the right way.
Bring The Bankable Buyer
to Your Members
If you’re responsible for programming for a business owner group or association and want to explore whether this conversation would serve your members well, the best place to start is a short conversation.
What You’ll Walk Away Understanding
After reading this book, you’ll understand what it takes to:
- Sell your company to your management team
- Use bank financing, not wishful thinking
- Prepare your people to be credible buyers
- Get paid — and still feel proud of the outcome
- Create a legacy that continues to reward you well into retirement
This isn’t theory. It’s a practical path.
What Readers Notice Right Away
Read the First Three Chapters Free
If you’d like to experience the voice and thinking behind The Bankable Buyer, you can download Chapters 1-3 and decide if it’s a fit for you.
Prefer the Full Story?
If you’d rather read the complete book and keep it close, The Bankable Buyer is available in print.
Bring The Bankable Buyer
to Your Owners
If you’re responsible for programming for a business owner group or association and want to explore whether this conversation would serve your members well, the best place to start is a short conversation.
About
Byron McFarland
Byron K. McFarland is a speaker and advisor who helps business owners and leadership teams create buy-in that builds trust, reduces risk, and increases transferable business value.