You Built It. Now Make Sure the Exit Pays.
We help business owners exit well, scale smart, run lean with AI.
LiNQ Ventures guides business owners through exit planning and business sales, provides fractional CFO leadership, and implements practical AI that pays for itself. We’ve been on every side of the table. We know what buyers want, what sellers leave on the table, and how to close the gap.
OUR STORYLiNQ was built because business owners deserved better.
Ben Wagner spent years in private equity operations, forensic accounting, and CFO roles before founding LiNQ. Erin Wagner built FP&A infrastructure at multibillion-dollar companies. Together they bring the rigor of institutional finance to owners who need it most: the ones selling once, with no margin for error.
Ben’s real estate license through LPT Realty means property-heavy businesses don’t require a referral chain. We handle it in-house, keeping your deal clean and your timeline intact.
WHAT WE DO
Ways we can work together
Whether you're two years from an exit, need a fractional financial leader, or want to implement AI in your business without the jargon, we have a path for you. The first three below are our core paths. Coaching, board advisory, and keynote speaking round out the bench.
◈ Business Exit Advisory
Full-service exit guidance from valuation to close. We prepare your business, find the right buyers, negotiate terms, and stay with you through the transaction, including property assets, in-house.
◉ AI for Your Business
Practical, no-jargon AI implementation for business owners. We identify where AI saves you time and money, then help you actually use it, starting with the tools that pay for themselves immediately. Follow @AIFinanceExec for daily, practical AI insights.
◆ Board Advisory
LiNQ brings C-Suite rigor, exit experience, and AI strategy to board roles. Open to fractional board advisory and full board seats with portfolio companies and founder-led businesses.
◇ Fractional CFO
Financial leadership without the full-time cost. Cash flow modeling, rolling forecasts, board-ready reporting, and exit preparation for growing businesses that need senior finance talent.
◎ High-Ticket Coaching
Intensive 90-day advisory for business owners at inflection points. Whether you're scaling, preparing to sell, or navigating a major decision, get direct access and a clear plan.
◬ Keynote Speaking
Engaging, actionable talks on AI for business owners, business exit strategy, and the intersection of finance and technology. Available for conferences, associations, and corporate events.
❖ Business Brokerage
Selling a business that comes with property? One team handles both. No referral chain, no second brokerage, no stalled timeline.
Ben is a licensed Real Estate Agent with LPT Realty and a REALTOR® with the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota/Manatee, so LiNQ can run the business sale and the real estate in one compliant transaction.
Buyers and sellers can review and sign our NDAsonline before we share confidential deal information.
Are you a CPA, attorney, or wealth manager with a client who is preparing to sell?
We make referrals easy and keep you informed throughout the process.