From Burnt Out To Bought Out

Episode 7 - Your Business Isn't Worth What You Think

In this episode of From Burnout to Bought Out, Jon and Ryan break down the truth about business valuation and why most owners are wildly off when estimating what their company is worth. From emotional attachment and inflated revenue expectations to the real factors buyers actually care about, this episode dives deep into what makes a business truly sellable and how to increase your valuation before an exit. Learn how buyers calculate value, what impacts your multiple, and the steps owners should take years before selling to build a business that runs without them. 00:00 Intro 02:31 Why owners overvalue their business 08:55 How buyers actually determine value 11:31 The 8 factors that impact valuation 14:46 Reducing owner dependence 16:11 Clean financials & leadership teams 17:50 Growth trajectory explained 20:20 The 3-year exit preparation plan 24:12 What buyers really look for 27:40 Why exit planning matters even if you never sell 29:49 First steps to understanding your valuation If your business depends on you for everything, you don’t own a company; you own a job with overhead. Episode 7 is now live on Spotify and YouTube!

Episode 6 - Your Bookkeeper Isn't Your CFO

In this episode of From Burnout to Bought Out, Jon and Ryan, joined by special guest Brian, break down the difference between bookkeepers, controllers, and CFOs and why growing businesses need more than just basic bookkeeping.  Learn how fractional CFOs help owners improve cash flow, scale profitably, and make smarter financial decisions. 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukeUEZd1q0&list=PLQuuSshu7Q8Clk0tMvD2RJcTZgeKGWCal&index=1] Intro 03:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukeUEZd1q0&list=PLQuuSshu7Q8Clk0tMvD2RJcTZgeKGWCal&index=1&t=234s] Bookkeeper vs Controller vs CFO 09:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukeUEZd1q0&list=PLQuuSshu7Q8Clk0tMvD2RJcTZgeKGWCal&index=1&t=545s] Financial blind spots business owners miss 10:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukeUEZd1q0&list=PLQuuSshu7Q8Clk0tMvD2RJcTZgeKGWCal&index=1&t=620s] When businesses should hire a CFO 16:12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukeUEZd1q0&list=PLQuuSshu7Q8Clk0tMvD2RJcTZgeKGWCal&index=1&t=972s] Fractional CFO explained 24:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukeUEZd1q0&list=PLQuuSshu7Q8Clk0tMvD2RJcTZgeKGWCal&index=1&t=1493s] Questions every owner should ask 28:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukeUEZd1q0&list=PLQuuSshu7Q8Clk0tMvD2RJcTZgeKGWCal&index=1&t=1724s] Final takeaway If you’re running your company at 3:17 AM with spreadsheets and stress, this one’s for you.  Episode 6 is now live on Spotify and YouTube!

Episode 5 - Your CPA Works for the IRS, Not You

Most business owners think their CPA is saving them money… but what if they’re just helping the IRS get paid first? In this episode of From Burnt Out to Bought Out, Ryan and Jon break down the difference between tax preparation and real tax strategy and why waiting until tax season could already be costing you thousands. Listen now and learn how to legally keep more of your money. Episode 5 is now live on Spotify and YouTube!

Episode 4 - Revenue Is a Vanity Metric

Most business owners are chasing the wrong number. In this episode of From Burnt Out to Bought Out, we break down why revenue is a vanity metric and why profit, cash flow, and owner pay are what actually matter. If you’re scaling fast but still not seeing money in your bank account, this episode will hit home. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Episode 3 - Cash First (Profit First Baby!)

Your business might be profitable… but still broke. In Episode 3, we break down why revenue doesn’t equal cash and how a simple 1% shift can help you take control of your cash flow and build a business that actually works. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.