Brian Feroldi – Valuation Explained Simply

Most investors have no clue. That’s because they’ve never learned how to value a business.

This 3-week course will teach you the four valuation methods professional investors use to calculate a company’s value.

From total addressable markets to multiples to discounted cash flow models, understanding these methods will help you make better investing decisions.

Who is this course for

• Investors who want to learn how to value a business and make better decisions.
• Entrepreneurs who want to learn how different types of investors think about business valuation.
• Executives and aspiring professionals who want to gain fluency in business valuation.

What You’ll Learn In Valuation Explained Simply

• The Valuation Mindset Spectrum
  You’ll learn how different investors think about valuation and uncover your valuation style.
• Understand the Business Growth Cycle
  You’ll master the six stages of the business growth cycle, learn to identify which phase a business is currently in, and know which valuation methods work best in each phase.
• Total Addressable Market
  Practice using the big-picture valuation methods favored by venture capitalists, such as total addressable market & serviceable addressable market.
• Stock Multiples
  Learn how to calculate common valuation multiples, such as the price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-sales ratio, and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio — and uncover their limitations.
• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF Model)
  Learn how to use a professional investor’s favorite tool: the discounted cash flow model. We’ll cover what it is, how to use it, and its drawbacks.
• Reverse Discounted Cash Flow
  You’ll learn how to use a valuation method that flips the DCF model on its head by starting with the stock price and solving for expectations.
• Valuation Pitfalls
  You’ll understand the most common valuation mistakes that investors make — and how to avoid them.
• Tools of the trade
  You’ll gain access to the same valuable tools that professional investors use to make multi-million dollar decisions.

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