From Operator to Investor: Mastering Business Valuation and the Exit Journey with Saul Cohen

About this episode

Saul Cohen discusses the transition from business operator to investor, focusing on business valuation and exit strategies.

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- Are you running a business or building an asset? Many entrepreneurs are so buried in the day-to-day operations that they fail to prepare for the ultimate goal: a successful exit. In this episode, Steve McGarry sits down with Saul Cohen, Partner at The Expert Eye and acquisitions advisor, to demystify the accounting and strategic shifts required to transition from a business operator to a savvy investor. Saul shares his "SCORE" framework for assessing business health, explains why your traditional tax accountant might be hurting your valuation, and reveals the #1 red flag that kills deals during due diligence. Whether you are three years away from selling or just starting your journey, this episode provides a tactical roadmap to unlocking long-term wealth. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The Valuation Gap: Why optimizing for low taxes can inadvertently lower your business's sale price. The SCORE…

People in this episode

Host: Steve McGarry

Guest: Saul Cohen

Topics covered

• business valuation
• exit strategy
• entrepreneurship
• investment
• financial health

Keywords

• business worth
• valuation calculator
• SCORE framework
• due diligence
• tax optimization

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Expert Eye, Flippa

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