Jason Hendren is a seasoned entrepreneur, strategic business advisor, and a nationally recognized expert in CEO coaching and exit planning. With more than two decades of real-world experience building, scaling, and successfully exiting companies, Jason helps business owners clarify their long-term objectives, maximize enterprise value, and navigate complex ownership transitions with confidence.

As the founder of Hendren Business Advisors, Jason partners with CEOs and business owners to drive sustainable growth, strengthen financial performance, and prepare organizations for profitable exits — whether through private equity transactions or strategic sales. His approach blends practical operational insights with strategic foresight, enabling leaders to make higher-impact decisions that advance both personal and business goals.

Jason’s entrepreneurial journey began with founding and growing a manufacturing business, which he successfully sold to private equity. He remained at the helm as CEO through multiple acquisitions and exits, gaining deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and value creation along the way.

He is the author of the Amazon Best-Selling book Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sold to Private Equity, a practical guide for business owners preparing for the M&A process. Jason is also a sought-after speaker, sharing actionable insights on leadership, scaling businesses, and exit readiness with executive audiences nationwide.

Jason holds a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Central Florida, where he remains actively involved in supporting entrepreneurship programs and scholarship initiatives. He lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife Carol and their dogs, Pfingsten and Ravenclaw.