Valuation expert, CFO, and M&A advisor.
Gary K. Aldridge, MBA, CPA, CVA, and CFE, is an experienced business valuation expert with more than 30 years of results oriented financial leadership and valuation experience across multiple industries.
He has served as CFO of businesses ranging from $500,000 to $100 million in revenue. As the founder of Aldridge Valuation Advisors, Gary helps owners know their current business value, set a target for what they want, and work toward achieving their goals.
Gary also created Build for Sale!, a self-paced online course for small-business owners. It includes 15 videos, several practical exercises, templates, and all online course content. The book is a separate option.
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Measure, grow, and sell business value.
Gary founded Aldridge Valuation Advisors in August 2018 to provide business valuation, fractional CFO, private coaching, and business brokerage services. His greatest satisfaction comes from helping an owner exit successfully and create opportunities for the next generation.
Measure Value
Establish a rigorous, defensible understanding of what the business is worth today.
Grow Value
Set a target value and make decisions with greater purpose, focus, and accountability.
Sell Value
Carry that understanding of value into a confident, well-managed sale process.
You can guess or you can know. Guessing is expensive.
Gary shares a personal story demonstrating the value of planning and being prepared for the unexpected.
There is more to life than business and numbers.
Here is a little more about Gary, his background, and the areas on which he focuses in life.
Background
Gary is originally from Jackson, Mississippi, and moved to the Nashville area in March 2016.
Family
Gary has two sons. James helps him with digital marketing and the audio-visual production of podcasts and reels. John is a drummer and lives in Florida.
Fitness
Gary is a former college cheerleader and triathlete. Between ages 45 and 50, he completed approximately 23 triathlons, including six half Ironman and two full Ironman events.
His mantra was “Finish, have fun, and don’t hurt anything.” Triathlon taught him to run his own race, stay in his lane, keep moving forward, and never give up. He shares more of that experience in Build for Sale!
Finances
Gary’s interest in business value started when he was five years old and persuaded his older brother and sister to let him join their Monopoly game. They assumed he did not know the rules or could not count, and repeatedly tried to pay him less rent than they owed.
After Gary caught them short-paying him several times, his sister looked at his brother and said, “Uh oh. I think we are in trouble.” Gary won the game—the only game he ever won against either sibling, both of whom competed for valedictorian and earned mathematics awards.
Gary still approaches business as a game, except he plays to win! Once you understand the rules, decisions become easier. Learn the process, apply it consistently, and focus and execute.
Trusted for practical guidance and clear thinking.
Gary Aldridge has been my business consultant for the past 6 years. I participated in his excellent business acumen webinar series three years ago. His astute and common-sense business advice has been a game-changer for my practice. His practical business strategies and insightful coaching have helped me streamline my operations, elevate my team’s performance, and substantially increase our overall revenue stream and EBITDA.
My personal interest in understanding business strategies was stimulated by our interactions and spurred me to pursue an MBA myself. One of the biggest breakthroughs I experienced was discovering how a clear, action-oriented plan can unlock new levels of growth. I highly recommend Gary Aldridge to anyone looking to bring fresh energy, focus, and tangible results to their business.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gary Aldridge on various projects, and I’m consistently impressed by his ability to listen—not just to respond, but to truly understand. His thoughtful approach ensures that every conversation and decision is rooted in clarity and purpose.
What sets Gary apart is his ability to balance long-term goals with today’s actions, always keeping the bigger picture in mind. He is both an educator and a connector, sharing his knowledge generously while also bringing the right people together to create meaningful opportunities.
Gary is a true strategic thinker and a trusted collaborator. Anyone who has the chance to work with him will quickly see the depth of his insight and the value he brings to every project.
I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a leader who listens, connects, and delivers with intention.
Ready to know your value today and set your target value for tomorrow?
Talk with Gary about where your business stands, what you want it to become, and the steps required to close the gap.