VALU-STREET Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:34:12 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520497 en-us © 2026 VALU-STREET yes e7a3d4fe-4aba-5b01-9ed6-0420fc33062b Don Wiggins episodic false Welcome to The Valu-Street Podcast with Don Wiggins, insights for business owners and advisors on valuation, exit strategies, and financial planning. With 30+ years of experience and 3,000+ valuations, Don has advised global giants like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Anheuser-Busch, as well as hundreds of SMBs across the U.S. and abroad. He shares practical strategies to help you grow value and plan a successful exit.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Don Wiggins https://storage.buzzsprout.com/5ypfky4xpbbzks8s8pfsbt4pm0za?.jpg VALU-STREET Business Valuation Killers - Key Person Risk Business Valuation Killers - Key Person Risk In any business, especially small to medium-sized companies, a significant amount of value often hinges on one or a few key individuals, whether it’s the founder, CEO, or a top sales executive. Key Person Risk refers to a company's vulnerability if that individual were to leave, retire, or become unable to work. For potential buyers or investors, this risk can drastically reduce the business's perceived value. Addressing this issue is vital for ensuring long-term stability and maximizing value.

In today's episode, we’ll explore how to identify Key Person Risk, strategies to mitigate it, and how business owners can protect their company’s value from this common but dangerous pitfall.

]]> In any business, especially small to medium-sized companies, a significant amount of value often hinges on one or a few key individuals, whether it’s the founder, CEO, or a top sales executive. Key Person Risk refers to a company's vulnerability if that individual were to leave, retire, or become unable to work. For potential buyers or investors, this risk can drastically reduce the business's perceived value. Addressing this issue is vital for ensuring long-term stability and maximizing value.

In today's episode, we’ll explore how to identify Key Person Risk, strategies to mitigate it, and how business owners can protect their company’s value from this common but dangerous pitfall.

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