Exit with Excellence: Mastering Business Valuation and Sale Strategies: Unlocking Value
A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Your Business Sale in North AmericaBy Michael Shenher
Length8h 40m
About this audiobook
Your journey through this book marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter—a transformation from legacy to limitless opportunity. You now possess a comprehensive roadmap that not only demystifies the intricate process of valuing and selling your owner-operated business but also empowers you to maximize its true potential. With each chapter, you’ve discovered actionable strategies, expert insights, and real-world examples that underscore your ability to secure a premium sale, honor your lifelong work, and embrace a future filled with possibility. As you step forward, know that every meticulous financial adjustment, every strategic operational upgrade, and every collaborative decision with trusted advisors paves the way for a seamless transition into new ventures. Embrace this moment with confidence and determination—the future is yours to shape, and your legacy will continue to inspire success long into tomorrow.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length8 hrs 40 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 25, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3The Scale of What Is Coming
4Why Most Owners Are Not Ready
5A Market Being Reshaped by Demographics
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6The Cross-Border Dimension
7What This Book Will Do for You
8A Word on Professional Advice
9Chapter 1: Understanding Business Valuation
101.1 What Business Valuation Actually Is
111.2 The Importance of Valuation in Today's Market
121.3 The Evolution of Valuation: From Traditional to Modern Approaches
13Traditional Approaches
14Modern Approaches
151.4 Debunking Common Misconceptions About Business Value
16'My business is worth what I need to retire'
17'A higher asking price is always better'
18'Small businesses don't need formal valuations'
19'Once I have a valuation, that number holds'
201.5 Seller and Buyer Perspectives: The Value Gap
211.6 Market Context: Demographic Trends and Their Valuation Implications
221.7 Chapter Summary
23Chapter 2: Key Valuation Methods
242.1 The Asset-Based Approach
25What It Is and How It Works
26Book Value vs. Liquidation Value
27When Asset-Based Approaches Are Most Applicable
282.2 The Income-Based Approach
29The Core Principle: Value Lies in Future Earnings
30Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
31Projecting Future Cash Flows
32The Discount Rate
33Terminal Value
34Capitalization of Earnings
352.3 The Market-Based Approach
36What the Market Actually Says
37Comparable Company Analysis
38Adjustments and the Art of Good Comparison
39Regional Considerations in the North American Context
402.4 Hybrid Approaches: Putting the Methods Together
41Why No Single Method Is Sufficient
42Weighted Valuation and Scenario Analysis
432.5 Adjusting Valuations for Today's Market Conditions
44The Effect of the Retirement Wave on Multiples
45Interest Rates, Cost of Capital, and Valuation
462.6 Chapter Summary
47Chapter 3: Factors Affecting Business Value
483.1 Financial Performance Metrics
49Revenue: Trajectory Matters More Than Magnitude
50Profitability: The Numbers Behind the Numbers
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