About Brian Hunter Hardman
Serving business owners across the United States in manufacturing, marine, tech, and specialty services.
Business Intermediary • Growth-Stage Advisor
Edison Business Advisors
Brian advises main street and lower middle-market business owners on growth, transition, and sale strategies, delivering clear guidance, disciplined preparation, and a confidential advisory process aligned with established M&A best practices.
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Who Brian Works With
Ideal for:
Brian provides general business advisory support, helping owners coordinate planning around value, succession, acquisitions, and operational improvement.
- Owners preparing to sell
- Buyers seeking bolt-on or strategic acquisitions
- Companies in the $500k–$25M revenue range
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Operators wanting to scale or streamline
Business Intermediary Solutions
- Pre Due Diligence Preparation & Corporate Clean-up
- Valuation Analysis
- Buyer qualification, negotiation & deal flow management
- Market research and comparable transaction insights
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Buy-side Agreements & Growth Advisory
- Exclusive Buy-side Agreement's
- Revenue strategy & expansion planning
- Acquisition strategy for strategic and financial buyers
- Preparing for future valuation improvement
We support strategic investors, SBA pre-qualified buyers, and family offices engaged in acquisition-led growth.
Through a defined advisory mandate, we help clients evaluate opportunities, identify risks early, and make informed acquisition decisions.
If you want a stronger, more valuable, more sellable company, this is the starting point.
Speaking Engagements & Industry Leadership
Brian is a recurring speaker
at national and international industry events, including:
- IBEX (International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference)
- Venture Capital World Summit
He frequently educates owners and operators on valuation fundamentals, exit readiness, growth strategy.
Why Business Owners Choose Brian
Professional Process
We offer candid guidance on value, buyer risk, and timing—supported by disciplined preparation and a technology-enabled process that reduces surprises and supports confident decision-making.
Industry-Spanning Experience
Trained generalist, with a background in manufacturing, marine, precision trades, technology, and service companies.
Data-Driven Value Positioning
Brian works from a practical, execution-first perspective—not theory.
A Controlled, Technology-Enabled Process
Everything is built around improving your company’s value, options, and long-term outcomes.
Ready to Sell, Scale, or Explore Your Options?
Your next step begins with a simple introduction. Every inquiry is confidential.
