Ep 174 - Is Your Business Worth What You Think It’s Worth? :: Gary Aldridge

Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast...

Do you think your business is ready to sell?

Gary Aldridge may challenge you to think again. In this episode, Gary and I talk about the business owners who have toiled their entire lives and are ready to move on to another chapter in life….only to find out that their businesses are worth shockingly far less than what they thought.

There is always hope though.

From Gary:

For over 30 years I have served as CFO/Senior Financial Executive in privately held companies ranging from $500,000 to $100 million in revenue.

Businesses are much more than numbers on paper. They represent the aspirations and dreams of entrepreneurs and team members working to achieve something useful together. It’s the human factor that makes or breaks a business.

Increasing business value is essential to sustainability. I find value by increasing profitability from sales and gross profit down to net income. Additionally, I find value and liquidity in managing working capital, accelerating accounts receivable, increasing inventory turnover, and refinancing debt.

Things that came up:

Early memories and Monopoly. (5:33)

Financial management and entrepreneurship. (9:58)

Monetizing podcasts and accounting for small businesses. (23:35)

Selling a business, valuation, and cash flow. (34:08)

Real estate investing and business growth strategies. (37:04)

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