Deal Reality Check: Business Acquisition Analysis Before You Waste 40 Hours

Deal Reality Check is a practical mini-course for first-time business buyers and acquisition entrepreneurs who need to determine whether a deal actually works before wasting weeks on diligence, lender calls, or an LOI. Using buyer-first worksheets and straightforward business acquisition analysis, you’ll evaluate SDE vs. EBITDA, normalized earnings, valuation, DSCR, financing structure, replacement management, working capital, capex, downside scenarios, and deal-killing red flags. Finish with a clear verdict: Works, Structure Needs Work, or Bad Math.