📘 Just released: Our Boutique Fitness Studio Valuation Checklist Includes:✅ Owner teaching load vs. staff support✅ Membership model vs. one-time drop-in revenue✅ Instructor pay benchmarking + labor normalization✅ CapEx for equipment, software, and leasehold improvements✅ SBA SOP alignment for seasonal, service-based businesses 📩 Click here to grab your copy.

A yoga studio priced at $510K claimed $135K in SDE. But: ❌ Owner taught 75% of classes and ran operations solo❌ No instructor contracts or backup leadership❌ Addbacks included massage chair, home studio use, and coaching retreats❌ No normalization for seasonal drop-off or promo-driven spikes ✅ Adjusted FCF: ~$40K✅ Revised value: ~$225K after labor normalization … Continue reading ⚠️ Red Flag Case Study: Downward Dog, Downward Value

 🧘 Boutique studios can look strong on paper—but valuations bend when: The owner teaches most classes and is the studio brand Memberships spike seasonally or around New Year’s promotions Instructor wages are below market or use barter agreements Addbacks include wellness perks, retreats, or family payroll 📌 Community-driven doesn’t always mean transferable.

📘 Just released: Our Florist Valuation Checklist for SBA lenders Includes:✅ Owner vs. employee labor + designer continuity✅ Inventory aging and perishable write-off logic✅ CapEx for coolers, POS, and delivery vehicles✅ Holiday/wedding seasonality normalization✅ SBA-aligned structure for floral and gift retail 📩 Click here to grab your copy.

A floral shop was priced at $425K based on $125K in seller’s cash flow. But: ❌ Owner was the only designer + managed all events❌ Inventory included full purchase price of unsold stems❌ Addbacks included family payroll, fuel, and home garden supplies❌ No consideration of seasonality risk ✅ Adjusted FCF: ~$65K✅ Final valuation: ~$215K 📌 … Continue reading ⚠️ Red Flag Case Study: Smells Like Overvaluation

 🌷 Flower shops can report healthy sales—but valuations wilt when: Revenue is heavily concentrated around holidays or weddings Inventory isn’t itemized—fresh flowers depreciate fast Owner handles all arrangements and vendor relationships Addbacks include personal fuel, groceries, or family labor 📌 A beautiful bouquet doesn’t mean the deal smells sweet.

📘 Just released: Our E-commerce (Physical Products) Valuation Checklist Includes:✅ Channel/platform risk (Amazon, Shopify, Etsy)✅ Inventory valuation, aging, and COGS controls✅ Owner labor in marketing, sourcing, and fulfillment✅ Tech stack review + transition support✅ SBA-aligned adjustments for e-retail normalization 📩 Click here to grab your copy.

An e-commerce business was listed at $1.1M based on $215K in cash flow. But: ❌ 100% of sales occurred through Amazon FBA—no owned customer list❌ Inventory counts were rough estimates with no COGS reconciliation❌ Addbacks included personal camera gear, lifestyle travel, and Shopify trials❌ Owner managed all marketing + order flow directly ✅ Adjusted FCF: … Continue reading ⚠️ Red Flag Case Study: Clicking Into Risk

 📦 E-commerce businesses may show high revenue—but valuations crash when: The brand is dependent on one platform (e.g., Amazon FBA, Etsy) Inventory is overstated, under-accounted, or misclassified Owner handles all marketing, fulfillment, and vendor sourcing Addbacks include influencer perks, home office, or personal photography gear 📌 Selling product is one thing—building a transferable brand is … Continue reading 🧠 Valuation Insight: Traffic ≠ Transferable

📘 Just dropped: Our Behavioral Health & Therapy Clinic Valuation Checklist Includes:✅ Licensing + owner labor normalization✅ Group vs. solo provider sustainability✅ Insurance billing + reimbursement risk✅ Patient volume, referral tracking, and system review✅ SBA SOP alignment for mental health services 📩 Click here to grab your copy.