Why Business Valuation Gaps Occur in Founder-Led Companies Most founders have a sense of what their business is worth. They may have heard a multiple quoted at an industry conference. They may have run a quick online valuation tool. Sometimes they simply multiply EBITDA by what they believe similar companies sell for. It’s understandable. Founders
Most manufacturing leaders focus on running efficient operations. Fewer focus on building a business that is truly buyer-ready. I recently joined Joe Sullivan on The Manufacturing Executive Podcast to discuss what separates manufacturing companies that command strong valuations from those that struggle when buyers step in. The conversation focused on how leadership, operations, and
As a business owner, you probably have a number in mind for what you want to get from the sale of your business. A valuation gap exists when the number you have in mind differs from your business’s market value. For many business owners, exiting is the harvest of their most significant financial asset.
