All Things Valuation Related | I value all businesses both Public & Private | Follow to learn how | Charlie Stanton, CFA
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Capital For Value retweeted
I recently learned that in 1772, Ben Franklin gave Joseph Priestley a process for a hard decision: list pros and cons over several days, weigh them, then wait another day or two.
Lots of waiting and time were paramount to the process. In today’s day and age, we are even more rushed, distracted and speedy.
I named my firm Patient Capital, yet I find this reminder helpful that patience and time are critical to a good decision-making process. 🕰️
Capital For Value retweeted
Yesterday, it seemed like the world was turning on me.
I went to a dark place.
Then @JakeSnakeDDT sent this vid.
Honestly, you can all be on Team @paulswaney3 if you want.
The Most Connected Man on X has the support of the true legends.
Just remember Paul that Damien plays for keeps.
10/20 mixer in Tampa
10/21 Paul gets destoryed in the debate
10/22 Paul starts attacking me like he does Hormozi
Want to come to the mixer?
DM me 👇 or email me [email protected]
nitter.cf/messages/compose…
Capital For Value retweeted
When my wife and I were building our family, What to Expect When You’re Expecting was the book every mother received. This is that book for a business sale.
Share it with the crazy sellers you write about :) There still may be a deal to be had.
a.co/d/0aGzE70n
Cannot wait to dive into @EdMyso new book!
Looking through the pages, it’s very clear this book is full of his decades of experience!
Capital For Value retweeted
The goal of due diligence isn't to eliminate risk.
If you eliminate every possible risk, you'll probably eliminate every deal too.
The goal is to understand what you're accepting before the money goes hard.
Capital For Value retweeted
Please repost!
We are considering selling our CPA firm for the right price.
Please contact me by email at [email protected] if you have interest. Those with interest I will send more information.
2 Million in annual revenue. Over 40% of the work is bookkeeping and payroll. 3 owners. 2 considering stepping away after transition period and 3rd willing to stay for many years.
Over the last 15 years the owners have taken on average 57% of the total revenue home.
Capital For Value retweeted
Lot of good info here. Thank you @EndresenHeather !
Capital For Value retweeted
the “great generational transfer” is actually a massive horizontal one.
first stop is the spouse, not the kids. it is happening now
Capital For Value retweeted
Everyone buying SpaceX right now waiting for the fundamentals to justify the price
Capital For Value retweeted
I come back to this speech every once in a while:
“in the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches
… what percentage of points do you think I won in those matches?
only 54%.”
Capital For Value retweeted
Life insurance is one of the most miscalculated numbers on a high earner's balance sheet.
The face value feels like a lot. The obligation coverage math says otherwise.
$1M policy against $500K/year of income is only 2 years of runway.
Here's how to find your ideal number:
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Capital For Value retweeted
Business owners think about exits at different “levels”:
Level 1: “I just need enough to buy my dream beach house”
Level 2: “I need $$$ amount to retire comfortably”
Level 3: “I hear my company trades for ~4x EBITDA. Here’s my EBITDA”
Level 4: “Here are my value drivers (growth, risk, concentration)”
Level 5: “I actively improve the drivers buyers pay for”
Most owners argue about the multiple
The best ones engineer it
Capital For Value retweeted
Small business ownership can feel like you are building your business on a block of melting ice waiting for it to end
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The $GME situation is wild.
The CEO Ryan Cohen has an options package for 171m shares that he can earn if he hits certain market cap and EBITDA hurdles.
The crazy thing is that this is not adjusted for dilution. He needs the market cap to be $20b to get the first tranche but he can just issue a crapload of shares!
This is why he wants to buy $EBAY.
Capital For Value retweeted
Is it just me, or do Fridays feel way slower at work now? Feels like fewer people are ‘on.’
50%Definitely slower
17%Same as always
33%Depends on the week
6 votes • Final results Capital For Value retweeted
Closing soon.
If you want to join the six week sprint, it closes Friday.
Don't take my word, listen to @RobertMSterling
"This is a great opportunity for CEOs. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking to level up their business!"
Sign up today, or book a 15 min call.
rgahub.short.gy/6-WeekSprint
Capital For Value retweeted
Sell the opportunity to beginners.
Sell the result to intermediates.
Sell the idea to experts.
Capital For Value retweeted
2 spots gone. Still have 3 left.
3 spots left for this.
If you have any questions dm, book a 15 min call or email [email protected]
Capital For Value retweeted
Earlier this year, I tried to run a cohort.
Called it "Exit Ready."
It never took off.
But what stood out to me is that most, if not all, of the speakers I lined up agreed that owner dependency is a huge issue in the SMB space.
I've got countless personal stories about SMB owners and how it impacts their business.
Most of the time they don't realize it until it's too late.
But they are saying things like:
"I can't take a vacation."
"My company should be worth a lot more."
"I'm too busy to have time to do anything else."
"I know how to run everything, but my team is always asking me how to do the basic stuff."
If this is you, once a year I run a limited 1:1 six week sprint to help owners start to step out of the day to day.
It's the cheapest 1:1 offer i do.
Have questions, you can book a short 15 min call, if you know this is you, more info is here.
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
