Your Marketplace Ministry Doesn't End When You Sell Your Business
As a CBMC member, you've committed to living out your faith in the marketplace — connecting business and professional men to God through authentic relationships. Joshua Howard is a current CBMC member who shares that same calling. We help CBMC members transition their businesses in ways that extend their marketplace ministry, not end it.
Sound Familiar?
If you're experiencing any of these challenges, you're not alone — and there's a clear path forward.
Your business has been your primary platform for marketplace ministry — worried that selling means losing that influence
Want an advisor who understands the CBMC mission of connecting men to God through business relationships
Concerned about finding a buyer who values the relational culture and faith-based environment you've created
Unsure how to plan an exit that honors both your financial needs and your calling to marketplace ministry
Exit Planning from a Fellow CBMC Member
Joshua Howard is an active CBMC member who understands the unique intersection of business and ministry that defines the CBMC experience. We bring that same relational, faith-centered approach to your exit strategy — ensuring your transition honors your calling and creates opportunities for continued marketplace impact.
An advisor who's a current CBMC member and lives the mission of connecting men to God through business
Buyer screening focused on cultural stewardship and values alignment — not just financial metrics
Significance Scorecard assessment to define what a ministry-honoring exit looks like for you
Deal structuring that protects the relational culture and faith-based environment you've built
Post-exit planning for continued marketplace ministry — your calling doesn't retire when you do
Why CBMC Members Choose Bluefin
Active CBMC Member
Joshua Howard is a current CBMC member. He doesn't just understand the CBMC mission intellectually — he lives it daily through his own marketplace ministry and peer relationships.
Relational Approach
Like CBMC itself, our advisory process is built on authentic relationships and trust. We take the time to understand you as a person, not just a transaction.
Ministry-Minded Exit Planning
We help you see your business exit not as the end of your ministry but as a transition to your next season of marketplace impact — mentoring, discipleship, or a new venture.
How We Work Together
A proven process designed to maximize your outcome at every step.
Significance Assessment
We start with understanding your faith journey, marketplace ministry goals, and what a meaningful exit looks like for you and your family.
Ministry-Aligned Strategy
We develop an exit plan that honors your CBMC values — authentic relationships, marketplace witness, and connecting men to God through business.
Values-Aligned Buyer Search
We identify buyers who will honor the faith-based culture and relational environment you've built through your CBMC-influenced leadership.
Legacy & Next Chapter
We structure the transition and help you plan your next season of marketplace ministry — because your calling continues beyond the sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from business owners in your situation.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule a free, confidential Exit Clarity Call with our team. No pressure, no obligation — just honest guidance from advisors who've been in your shoes.
Call us directly: +1.813.669.5123
About Bluefin Capital Advisors - CBMC Member Business Owner
Bluefin Capital Advisors is a Tampa Bay-based M&A advisory firm specializing in exit planningfor middle market business owners. Founded by Joshua Howard, a CEPA-certified exit planning advisor and author of "The Climb to Significance," Bluefin helps business owners achieve exits that create lasting significance.
This page is specifically designed for cbmc member business owners seeking expert guidance with exit planning. Bluefin serves business owners across Florida and nationwide with services including exit planning, sell-side M&A advisory, buy-side acquisition strategy, capital services, and business growth advisory.
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