Why Seller’s Discretionary Earnings Can Fool Business Buyers

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February 11, 2026

by a professional from Bishop's University in Moncton, NB, Canada

**New Video Alert! Most buyers rely on the seller's discretionary earnings or EBITDA to decide what a business is worth. That’s a mistake. In this episode, I use a real-life story from my own home to explain why depreciation, equipment replacement, and capital expenditures can quietly drain your cash flow after you buy a business. If you’re buying a business or preparing to sell one, this is something you need to understand before money changes hands. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/NvFvNoN-PiE Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett
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