Episode 1041 min

The Buy Box, Part 2: Customer Concentration and Your Multiple

You're sitting on a $2 million business, hearing that private equity wants a $3 million EBITDA minimum, and wondering if anyone would actually buy what you've built.

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Then you discover one customer accounts for 43% of your revenue... and that single relationship could cost you $900,000 at exit.

That's the reality of the Buy Box.

In Episode 10 of From Burnt Out to Bought Out, Jon and Ryan break down how buyers actually evaluate your business, why different buyers have completely different checklists, and what determines whether your company gets ignored or attracts serious attention. They cover private equity EBITDA thresholds, how customer concentration can destroy valuation, why recurring revenue can double your multiple, and the six numbers every owner should know before thinking about an exit.

If you feel trapped in the day-to-day, aren't sure what your business is actually worth, or think buyers will magically show up when you're ready to sell, this one's for you.

Chapters

00:00Welcome & The Buy Box
01:47Different Types of Buyers
06:58EBITDA, SDE & Real Value
13:02Customer Concentration Risk
18:02Synergy Solutions Break
19:14Why Recurring Revenue Matters
23:44Which Buy Box Are You In?
30:21The 3–7 Year Timeline
34:10The Biggest Owner Mistake
35:48Three Steps To Start This Week
38:21Final Takeaways
40:18Closing Thoughts

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Ryan McGarghanRyan
About RyanRyan McGarghan

Architect of Synergy Hacked and founder of Synergy Solutions. Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Profit First Professional; author of 3:17 A.M. (Morgan James, March 2027).

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Jon DyerJon
About JonJon Dyer

Marketer and agency owner who has run his own businesses. CMO at Synergy Solutions, and asks the questions on the show.

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