How is my business valued in a Quiet Exit?Most owners think valuation begins and ends with EBITDA multiples. But in a Quiet Exit, the story is different.In this 30-minute episode, Stephen McConachie takes you inside the Quiet Exit valuation framework:Why we focus on sustainable free cashflow (FCF), not inflated profit figures.How risk factors like customer concentration, team dependency, and cashflow stability shape the multiple applied (1–3× FCF).Why tangible assets — vans, machinery, property, equipment — are valued at fair market worth, not depreciated book value.How unsecured liabilities (tax arrears, trade creditors, overdrafts) reduce valuation — and what owners can do to clean them up before conversations begin.A full case study walking through the Quiet Exit formula step by step:FCF × Multiple + Fair Market Value of Tangible Assets – Unsecured LiabilitiesThis isn’t about hype or chasing inflated promises.It’s about clarity, confidence, and fairness.💡 Key themes in this episode:The Quiet Exit approach to valuationFree cashflow vs profit as a base for valueThe role of risk in shaping multiplesTangible assets as part of legacy, not just numbersHow liabilities quietly erode valueA practical reflection exercise to map your risks, assets, and obligationsThe Valuation Compass resource — a one-page tool to help owners see where their value really comes from👤 Hosted by Stephen McConachie, direct UK buyer and founder of Epitome Capital.The Quiet Exit Podcast is a calm space for owner-led SMEs in the UK who want to think ahead — quietly.Explore resources, tools, and reflection sheets inside the Quiet Exit Club:👉 epitomecapital.co.uk/quiet-exit-clubBecause valuation isn’t about chasing the loudest multiple.It’s about seeing clearly what you’ve built — and handing it on with confidence.

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