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Torch Academy

Torch Academy is your free education hub for buying and selling small businesses.

Whether you're a first-time seller figuring out what your business is worth, or a buyer navigating your first acquisition, we break down every step of the process — from SDE and valuations to due diligence, deal structure, and closing.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

This channel is part of Torch, a platform for small business owners learning to buy, sell, and execute. Learn more at torchapp.io

Series on this channel:
Quick Explainers — 2-minute definitions of key terms
Myth Busters — busting costly misconceptions
Ready to Sell — preparation guides for exiting owners
Valuation Deep Dives — course-level valuation education
The Deal Process — from listing to closing
After the Sale — taxes, wealth, and what's next

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Should You Buy Another Business? 70% Consider It, 20% Succeed | After the Sale

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Earnout Disputes and Post-Closing Problems: Where 40% of Deals End Up | After the Sale

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Life After Selling Your Business: Why 60% Get Depressed in Year One | After the Sale

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What to Do With the Money After Selling Your Business | After the Sale

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The Tax Trap When Selling Your Business: Structure Beats Timing | After the Sale

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After Closing: Business Sale Transition and Handover | The Deal Process

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The Last 30 Days: Managing a Business Sale to Closing | The Deal Process

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The Purchase Agreement Explained: What You're Signing | The Deal Process

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Deal Structures Explained: Cash, SBA, Earnout, Seller Notes | The Deal Process

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How to Survive Due Diligence When Selling a Business | The Deal Process

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How to Evaluate a Buyer: Is This Person Real? | The Deal Process

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How to Sell a Business Confidentially (Without Anyone Finding Out) | The Deal Process

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How to Create a CIM: Your Business's Sales Pitch | The Deal Process

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Building Your Deal Team: Who You Actually Need to Sell | The Deal Process

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How to Sell a Business: The 7-Phase Process | The Deal Process

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Real-World Business Pricing: 3 Case Studies (Expected vs Actual) | Valuation Deep Dives

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Online Tool, Market Analysis, or Appraisal? 3 Tiers of Business Valuation | Valuation Deep Dives

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8 Things That Increase (and Destroy) Business Value | Valuation Deep Dives

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SDE vs EBITDA: Which Metric Is Your Business Actually Valued On? | Valuation Deep Dives

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The Direct Market Data Method: How to Value a Business Under $1M | Valuation Deep Dives

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Business Valuation Multiples: Why Some Sell for 2x and Others for 4x | Valuation Deep Dives

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How to Recast Financial Statements: The Step-by-Step Process Buyers Use | Valuation Deep Dives

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How Small Businesses Are Actually Priced: The 3 Methods Explained | Valuation Deep Dives

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What Your CPA Won't Tell You About Selling Your Business | Ready to Sell

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When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business? | Ready to Sell

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Customer Concentration: The Silent Business Killer | Ready to Sell

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How Your Commercial Lease Can Kill a Business Sale | Ready to Sell

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Document Your Business Systems: SOPs That Sell | Ready to Sell

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Building a Management Team That Survives a Sale | Ready to Sell

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Reducing Owner Dependency: Why You Can't BE the Business | Ready to Sell

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Cleaning Up Your Financials Before Selling Your Business | Ready to Sell

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The 2-Year Runway: Your Month-by-Month Timeline to Sale | Ready to Sell

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Is Your Business Actually Sellable? 8 Critical Factors | Ready to Sell

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"The First Offer Is Always a Lowball" — Actually, It's Often the Best | Myth Busters

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You Don't Need a Broker to Sell Confidentially | Myth Busters

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"A Buyer Will Pay for the Potential" — No, They Won't | Myth Busters

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"My Accountant Said It's Worth..." — Why That Number Is Wrong | Myth Busters

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"I'll Sell When I'm Ready to Retire" — Why Waiting Costs You | Myth Busters

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You CAN Sell Your Business Without a Broker — Here's How | Myth Busters

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"I'll Just Sell to My Employees" — Why It Rarely Works | Myth Busters

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"My Business Is Worth 10x Revenue" — Why That's Wrong | Myth Busters

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Buyer's Rep vs. Seller's Rep: How Representation Works

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What Is a Holdback in a Business Sale?

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What Is Goodwill in a Business Sale?

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What Is Working Capital in a Business Sale?

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What Are Representations & Warranties? | Business Sale Contracts

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What Is Escrow in a Business Sale?

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What Are Valuation Multiples? | How Businesses Are Priced

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What Is Recasting Financial Statements? | Selling a Business

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What Is a Transition Period After Selling a Business?

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What Is a CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum)?

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How Are Small Business Sales Funded? | SBA Loans & Seller Financing

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What Is a Business Valuation? (3 Types Explained)

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What Is EBITDA? | Business Valuation Basics

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What Is a Letter of Intent (LOI)? | Business Sale

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What Is a Non-Compete Agreement? | Selling Your Business

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Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: Which Is Better for Sellers?

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What Is Due Diligence When Selling a Business?

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What Is an Earnout? | Business Sale Terms Explained

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How to Sell Your Business Yourself | Step-by-Step Guide

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