Travis Business Advisors Podcast | TBA Podcast

Hosted by Slava Davidenko

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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. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational content only. It does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Always consult qualified professionals. Individual results vary significantly. You can check out our website for more information: travisbusinessadvisors.com 🔗 Network with me on LinkedIn for professional connections: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdavidenko/ 📸 Subscribe to our Youtube channel for more educational content: https://www.youtube.com/@SlavaDavidenko 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.

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April 20, 2026Episode 207 min

The Smart Way to Leave Your Job and Own a Business

Most professionals don’t need to start a business from scratch—they can buy one.In this podcast, Mr. V breaks down a structured 12–18 month plan to transition from a corporate job into business ownership using proven acquisition strategies.You’ll learn: • The exact financial requirements to get started • How SBA loans multiply your buying power • What types of businesses are safest to acquire • The 4-phase transition timeline (without risking your income) • How to reduce risk with due diligence and expert advisorsThis is not about quitting your job blindly. It’s about executing a calculated move from salary to ownership.Check out the full article - https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/articles/corporate-escapee-guide-buy-business-austin 🔎 Explore more resources:📚 Business sale case studies - see how companies were prepared and soldhttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/case-studies📊 Visual infographics about selling a business - key numbers, timelines, and exit strategieshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/infographics🧰 Try useful tools for business owners - valuation insights and preparation resourceshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/tools🏢 Industries we work with - learn which businesses we help prepare for salehttps://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.

April 17, 202610 min

Your Business Sale Just Ruined Your Marriage

What really happens after you sell your business?For many entrepreneurs, the exit isn’t the happy ending they expected. Instead, it can trigger identity loss, relationship tension, and even divorce.In this podcast, we break down the “post-sale paradox” — why success can feel empty, how business exits reshape marriages, and the hidden risks most founders never see coming.You’ll learn: The 5 hidden fracture patterns after a sale Why wealth creates conflict instead of freedom The real reason relationships struggle post-exit A proven framework to navigate life after selling If you're planning an exit—or already sold—this is essential viewing.Check out the full article - https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/articles/marriage-relationship-after-selling-business 🔎 Explore more resources:📚 Business sale case studies - see how companies were prepared and soldhttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/case-studies📊 Visual infographics about selling a business - key numbers, timelines, and exit strategieshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/infographics🧰 Try useful tools for business owners - valuation insights and preparation resourceshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/tools🏢 Industries we work with - learn which businesses we help prepare for salehttps://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.

April 15, 20269 min

Your Staff Is Costing You $2 Million at Exit — Here's the Math

Most vet practice owners spend 20–30 years building something valuable — and then leave a huge chunk of that value on the table when it's time to sell. Not because the practice isn't good. Because it wasn't prepared. In this podcast I walk through a real scenario: two practices, same revenue, same EBITDA of $300K, same market. One sold for $1.5 million. The other closed at $3.6 million. The difference had nothing to do with the medicine, the building, or the client list. It came down to one thing corporate buyers obsess over — transition risk. I break down exactly how buyers calculate that risk, why your staffing situation directly affects your sale multiple, and what the 5 concrete steps are that the owners getting 12x multiples actually do differently — usually starting 12 to 24 months before they ever talk to a buyer. If you're even thinking about selling in the next few years, this is the stuff that matters.We specialize in helping veterinary practice owners navigate the sale process — from valuation to closing. If you want to know where your practice stands today, reach out for a confidential conversation at travisbusinessadvisors.comCheck out the full article on this topic -https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/articles/sell-veterinary-practice-austin-corporate-consolidation 🔎 Explore more resources:📚 Business sale case studies - see how companies were prepared and soldhttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/case-studies📊 Visual infographics about selling a business - key numbers, timelines, and exit strategieshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/infographics🧰 Try useful tools for business owners - valuation insights and preparation resourceshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/tools🏢 Industries we work with - learn which businesses we help prepare for salehttps://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.

April 13, 2026Episode 198 min

Why Your Business Is Worth Less Than You Think (And How to Fix It)

So here's the thing — almost every owner I talk to has a number in their head. And almost every time, it's wrong. Not because they're bad at math, but because they're measuring the wrong thing.In this podcast I break down the 4 methods buyers, banks, and brokers actually use to value a small business: SDE multiples, EBITDA multiples, discounted cash flow, market comparables, and asset-based valuation. More importantly, I show you the single most expensive mistake owners make — confusing SDE and EBITDA multiples — and how that one error can overvalue your business by 60% before you even sit down with a buyer.If you're thinking about selling in the next 1–3 years, this is the stuff you need to understand before you talk to anyone.Check out the full article - https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/articles/business-valuation-methods-sde-dcf-comps-austin 🔎 Explore more resources:📚 Business sale case studies - see how companies were prepared and soldhttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/case-studies📊 Visual infographics about selling a business - key numbers, timelines, and exit strategieshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/infographics🧰 Try useful tools for business owners - valuation insights and preparation resourceshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/tools🏢 Industries we work with - learn which businesses we help prepare for salehttps://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.

April 10, 2026Episode 189 min

The 2026 Exit Trap That’s Costing Owners $400K

If you're thinking about selling your business in 2026, you need to understand this shift in the market.The old 2021 playbook is dead. Interest rates are higher, buyers are more selective, and thousands of business owners are entering the market every single day.In this podcast, we break down: Why business valuations are changing How interest rates are quietly killing deals The “$400K gap” most sellers don’t see coming The massive wave of baby boomer exits (and what it means for you) Why Austin is still one of the best places to sell How to position your business to get top dollar The truth? Deals are still happening — but only for prepared sellers.If you want a successful exit, this is what you need to know.👉 Learn more: https://travisbusinessadvisors.com/articles/austin-business-market-2026-sellers 🔎 Explore more resources:📚 Business sale case studies - see how companies were prepared and soldhttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/case-studies📊 Visual infographics about selling a business - key numbers, timelines, and exit strategieshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/infographics🧰 Try useful tools for business owners - valuation insights and preparation resourceshttps://travisbusinessadvisors.com/tools🏢 Industries we work with - learn which businesses we help prepare for salehttps://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.