Travis Business Advisors Podcast | TBA Podcast
I’m Slava Davidenko, founder of Travis Business Advisors, ABBA, IBBA and TABB member, Accredited Business Intermediary, Chicago GSB MBA.
I have 35 years of leadership experience in investing, operations and high-stakes deals. I’m building an Austin advisory for small and medium sized businesses.
On this channel, I share insights for Austin business owners planning an exit and buyers, planning to buy business located in Austin - whether five years away from the deal or just three months.
If you own a car wash, dental or veterinary practice, private school or education center, self-storage, or senior care - selling isn’t simple. Valuation, structure, taxes, transition, real estate, growth story - every decision affects your outcome.
Most brokers oversimplify. I don’t.
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travisbusinessadvisors.com
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DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Always consult qualified professionals. Individual results vary significantly.
Travis Business Advisors Podcast | TBA Podcast
The Hidden Value in Your Business (Add-Backs Explained)
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There’s a good chance your business is worth significantly more than you think.
In this podcast, Mr. V breaks down one of the most overlooked drivers of business valuation: add-backs. These hidden adjustments inside your financials can dramatically increase your seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE)—and ultimately, your exit price.
Through real-world examples and a detailed case study, you’ll learn:
- What add-backs actually are
- How buyers evaluate your business
- Why missing just $1 can cost you $2.50–$3.50 at sale
- Where hidden value is sitting inside your P&L
- How to properly document and defend add-backs
This isn’t about manipulating numbers—it’s about presenting the true earning power of your business.
If you’re planning to sell in the next 1–3 years, this is essential knowledge.
Check out the full article - https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/articles/add-backs-business-valuation-austin-seller-mistake
🔎 Explore more resources:
📚 Business sale case studies - see how companies were prepared and sold
https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/case-studies
📊 Visual infographics about selling a business - key numbers, timelines, and exit strategies
https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/infographics
🧰 Try useful tools for business owners - valuation insights and preparation resources
https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/tools
🏢 Industries we work with - learn which businesses we help prepare for sale
https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/industries
⚠️ Disclaimer: All scenarios are composite, hypothetical, or modified for confidentiality — no real transactions are depicted. Financial outcomes are illustrative only, not guarantees. This content is educational only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or brokerage advice. No professional-client relationship is created. Consult qualified professionals before making any business decisions.
