THE FOUNDER INDEPENDENCE BLOG

Dive into our latest blog posts where we explore key strategies and real-life case studies designed to help you increase the valuation your business.

Business Owners: What’s Your X?

In his article "Business Owners: What’s Your X?", Darrell Amy emphasizes the importance for business owners to clearly define their ultimate objectives—be it expansion, exiting the business, or trans... ...more

Strategy ,Valuation

March 31, 2025•3 min read

Stop Flying Blind: Why Tracking Business Valuation Quarterly is Essential

This article by Darrell Amy emphasizes the critical, yet often overlooked, importance of regularly tracking a business's value, arguing that focusing solely on revenue and profit is insufficient. The ... ...more

Valuation ,Optimization

March 24, 2025•6 min read

Why Delaying Value Creation Could Be Costing You Millions

his blog post from Darrell Amy's latest article, "Why Delaying Value Creation Could Be Costing You Millions," delves into the critical importance of proactively building business value. It uses the an... ...more

Valuation

March 17, 2025•4 min read

How Growing Business Valuation Creates Massive Impact

Unlock the hidden potential of your business and discover how growing its value can create a massive economic and social impact! Business owners often focus on revenue and profitability, but the true ... ...more

Valuation

March 10, 2025•6 min read

How AI Will Reshape Midmarket Business Valuation—Will Your Company Keep Up or Fall Behind?

The article "AI's Impact on Midmarket Business Valuation" discusses how businesses can maximize their valuation by integrating AI into their operations. It suggests that companies that strategically a... ...more

Valuation

March 03, 2025•5 min read

Business Owners: Are You Playing an Instrument While Trying To Conduct Your Business?

As a business owner, are you stuck in the day-to-day grind, handling tasks that prevent you from focusing on the bigger picture? It’s easy to get caught playing an instrument when you should be conduc... ...more

Valuation

February 25, 2025•6 min read

How AI Can Boost Revenue per Employee (and Business Value)

Revenue per Employee (RPE) is the #1 driver of profitability in most businesses. Since employees are the largest overhead expense, increasing the revenue generated per team member directly improves th... ...more

Valuation

February 17, 2025•5 min read

How Improving Culture Drives Business Valuation

Corporate culture is more than just a buzzword—it is a fundamental driver of business success. This is especially true for mid-market businesses looking to increase their valuation. ...more

Valuation

February 11, 2025•4 min read

What Building Materials Are You Using for Your Business?

When constructing a business, much like building a house, the materials you choose determine its strength, longevity, and ultimate value. Are you building with materials that will withstand the test o... ...more

Strategy ,Valuation

February 03, 2025•6 min read

The Critical Role of Midmarket Businesses in Driving Economic Growth

Today, we inaugurate a president with a business background who recognizes a fundamental truth: value creation is the engine of the economy. ...more

Strategy ,Valuation

January 21, 2025•5 min read

How Processes Optimization Can Increase Profitability and Maximize Company Valuation

In today’s business environment, valuation isn’t just about growth—it’s about growing profitably. Investors and acquirers care about profitability because it directly impacts both a company’s current ... ...more

Valuation ,Process Optimization

January 16, 2025•6 min read

How To Break the $20M Barrier to Maximize Valuation

As a rule-of-thumb, companies with under $20M in revenue tend to get discounted offers from potential buyers. The reason is simple: smaller companies carry higher risk for a buyer. To hedge that risk,... ...more

Valuation ,Optimization

January 07, 2025•6 min read