Today, we chat with Greg DeSimone from Catapult Advisory Group about figuring out what roofing businesses are really worth. We dive into why it's crucial to know your company's value, especially when dealing with private equity or thinking about mergers and acquisitions. Greg points out that having a strong management team, clear financials, and a solid strategy are key to catching the eye of potential buyers. He also shares how having niche skills can really boost a company's market value. Plus, we talk about why it's smart to start prepping your business for sale way ahead of time and offer some great resources for contractors who want to up their business game.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Business valuation for roofing contractors
• The role of private equity in the roofing industry
• Trends in mergers and acquisitions within home services
• Importance of preparing a business for sale
• Strategies for creating a transferable business
• The significance of financial transparency and accurate record-keeping
• The impact of management teams on business value
• Understanding EBITDA and its relevance to business valuation
• The concept of controlled growth versus rapid growth
• Options for contractors considering a sale or transition of ownership

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