003 - What's Your Company Worth? Scale To Sell podcast

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Summary In this episode, Adam and Steve discuss the importance of knowing the value of your business. They highlight that for many small business owners, a significant portion of their net worth is tied up in the value of their business. However, determining the value of a business can be challenging due to the lack of easily accessible information and the wide range of multiples used in valuation. They emphasize the need for business owners to have a clear understanding of their business's value in order to make informed decisions and plan for the future. The episode concludes with the offer of a free business valuation for listeners. Takeaways

Knowing the value of your business is crucial for planning your retirement and making informed decisions.
Determining the value of a business can be challenging due to the lack of accessible information and the wide range of multiples used in valuation.
The trailing 12 months are critical in determining the value of a business, as potential buyers are interested in recent performance.
Timing is important when selling a business, as external factors and the condition of the business can significantly impact its value.
Scale your business with the end in mind and continuously work towards increasing its value.

Chapters 01:09 Importance of Knowing Business Value 02:01 Challenges in Determining Business Value 03:50 Accurate Representation of Business Value 04:48 Understanding Multiples and Business Value 06:17 Trailing 12 Months and Business Value 08:40 Timing of Selling a Business 09:36 Scale with the End in Mind 10:59 Takeaways

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Knowing the value of your business is crucial for planning your retirement and making informed decisions.
Determining the value of a business can be challenging due to the lack of accessible information and the wide range of multiples used in valuation.
The trailing 12 months are critical in determining the value of a business, as potential buyers are interested in recent performance.
Timing is important when selling a business, as external factors and the condition of the business can significantly impact its value.
Scale your business with the end in mind and continuously work towards increasing its value.