You’ve spent years—perhaps decades—building, scaling, and pouring your energy into your business. Now, you’re beginning to think about an exit. For most founders, going to market is uncharted territory. It brings up critical questions: What is my business actually worth? Is it ready for sale? Who will buy it, and what will the deal structure […]
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Maximizing EBITDA Before Sale: The Founder’s Blueprint to a Premium Exit
When preparing to sell your business, the final sale price is rarely just a reflection of your top-line revenue—it hinges heavily on your EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) and the quality of those earnings.
The Hidden Value of Direct Bookings Versus OTA Dependency
Discover how vacation rental direct bookings improve profit margins, lower platform risk, and increase SDE/EBITDA multiples when selling your business.
The Financial Buyer Playbook: How Private Equity and Family Offices Create Value in Vacation Rental Management Companies
Over the last several years, the vacation rental management industry has attracted increasing attention from private equity groups, family offices, independent sponsors, and growth investors.
Why the Multiple That Prices Your Business Changes As You Grow
Once you have two to three years of clean, addback-supported earnings and revenue above roughly $150,000–$300,000, buyers and lenders will expect an SDE-based conversation, not a revenue-based one.