Founder and business broker
Meet Mike Steward.
Mike Steward founded Vision Fox Business Advisors after more than 20 years as a business broker. He is a licensed business broker in multiple states, a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and a certified business coach—and an owner who has started, bought, sold and franchised businesses himself.
Credentials
Experience on both sides of the owner’s decision.
20+ years
Licensed business broker
More than two decades helping owners value, prepare, market and sell their businesses, licensed in multiple states. Vision Fox provides brokerage in 34 states.
CFE
Certified Franchise Executive
Franchise experience from the inside, including franchising businesses and guiding franchise resales through franchisor approval and transfer.
Coach
Certified business coach
A planning method used with hundreds of business owners, now built into the Vision Fox Results coaching platform. Also a certified life coach.
The owner’s side of the table
An advisor who has carried the same responsibility.
Mike is an active business owner and operator. He understands that the decision to sell is rarely only financial: it can involve retirement, identity, family, employees, partners, health, burnout and the question of what comes next.
His role is to bring candor, pattern recognition, market perspective and transaction leadership to a decision most owners make only once.
“The right answer is not always to sell today. My job is to help you see the business clearly and make the decision that best serves your future.”
Mike Steward
How Mike helps owners
Three ways to work with Vision Fox.
01
Sell a business
Confidential brokerage from valuation through closing for owners of established, profitable businesses in 34 states.
02
Value a business
Professional, market-based valuations from $995, delivered in 7 to 12 business days with a video review.
03
Grow and prepare
AI coaching from $65 a month, or executive advisory and fractional sales management from $2,500 a month.
What clients say
Five-star reviews from owners and clients.
Read more reviews on Google and LinkedIn.
“Mike did a great job in procuring a buyer for the sale of our business even in the tough times of Covid. Mike was able to make the business sale contract seamless… Mike is a great communicator and if our paths cross again I would gladly use him as a business salesman or coach.”
“Mike met with our leadership team and provided us a place to work through some challenges we are facing as a team and company, giving his guidance and challenging our thought processes along the way. The next meeting our team had was incredibly productive!”
“Mike was fantastic to work with throughout the entire selling process. We had a very difficult buyer, but he helped keep me on an even keel through the rough times. Very professional and skilled at his craft.”
Frequently asked questions
About Mike and Vision Fox.
Is Mike Steward a licensed business broker?
Yes. Mike is a licensed business broker in multiple states with more than 20 years of experience. Vision Fox provides brokerage services in 34 states, subject to the transaction structure and each state’s licensing or registration requirements.
What certifications does Mike hold?
Mike is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), a certified business coach and a certified life coach, in addition to being a licensed business broker.
Where is Vision Fox based?
Vision Fox Business Advisors is based at 11 N Water St in Mobile, Alabama, and works with owners nationwide by phone and video.
Where else can I learn about Mike?
Visit MikeSteward.com, connect on LinkedIn, or read reviews on Google.
A confidential first step
You built the business. Let’s talk about what comes next.
A conversation can give you a clearer sense of value, readiness, timing, and the path forward—whether you sell now or decide to prepare first.