Key Man Risk Discount Calculator
If your business can't run without you, buyers will discount the price — sometimes heavily. Calculate your key man risk score and the exact dollar impact.
Key man risk is one of the biggest valuation discounts in home service M&A. A business that needs the owner to run it is worth 0.5x–1.0x less than an otherwise identical business with a capable management team. Answer 6 questions to calculate your risk score and dollar discount.
Key Man Risk Assessment
How many hours/week do you work in the business?
Do you have a management team that can run operations without you?
Do you personally handle the majority of sales/estimating?
Do customers primarily do business with you personally?
Is there specialized technical knowledge only you possess?
Are your processes documented (SOPs, playbooks)?
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