The Guidelight
The Guidelight — Hosted by Jason Trent
The Guidelight is for leaders like you — business owners, presidents, and CEOs who’ve built something remarkable and are now asking, “What’s next?”
Hosted by Jason Trent, each episode dives beyond the spreadsheets to explore what truly matters when selling, scaling, or reshaping your company — your people, your purpose, and your next chapter.
You’ll hear real stories and expert insights from those who’ve stood where you are, uncovering how to protect what you’ve built while stepping confidently into the future with clarity and peace of mind.
If your company’s EBITDA is between $2 and $10 million, this is your space to gain perspective that goes far beyond the deal. Because your next chapter matters just as much as the one you’ve built.
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The Guidelight
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business? The Truth About Maximizing Value
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A brand is simply a promise, and a good brand is a promise kept.
In this episode, Jason Trent shares a conversation with Kit Garren, Founder of IPM and tonsofrentals.com, about preparing your business for an exit and unlocking its full potential and value.
As a brother in Christ, Kit shares insights on the time value of money, how business owners weigh risks and uncertainties, and the difference between financial and strategic buyers. He also dives into how building a strong brand adds value to your business and how faith can guide growth and leadership.
Selling your company isn’t the end, but the beginning of new opportunities. As a leader, remember that your business is your legacy.
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Kit Garren, MPM, RMP, is the Founder of IPM/tonsofrentals.com with over 30 years of executive experience as founder and CEO of a real estate management company that specializes in single-family homes, duplexes, property owner associations, condominium associations, and other residential investment properties. The success of the brand was built upon a strong foundation that "our purpose must transcend our product." The team of professionals understands and embraces this truth. That foundational principle, blended with the ever-present pursuit of innovation, lean principles, and technology, elevated IPM/tonsofrentals.com to its current success. Today, IPM/tonsofrentals.com is part of the Associa/Rhome family of companies operating throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, for which he now serves as Vice President of Acquisitions.
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Jason Trent is an executive coach, relationship builder, and President of Highstreet Guidelight Insurance. As the founder of J. Trent Connect, he helps business leaders navigate change, strengthen relationships, and safeguard their legacy. With decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, Jason brings clarity and faith-driven purpose to high-stakes decisions, guiding leaders to align their values with their vision.
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