How Investors Value Early Stage Companies Today — Convertible Notes, EBITDA Multiples & Buying 14 Franchises for $5K Each | FOC

How Investors Value Early Stage Companies Today — Convertible Notes, EBITDA Multiples & Buying 14 Franchises for $5K Each | FOC

Author: Richard C. Wilson, CEO of Family Office Club July 21, 2026 Duration: 7:49
Send us Fan Mail Post-2022, valuations have come back to earth — but how do you actually price an early stage or pre-revenue deal right now? This segment breaks it down: a family office CFO explains when EBITDA multiples work and when a convertible note is the smarter tool, giving investors the flexibility to clip a coupon if the deal underperforms or convert to equity if it overperforms. Then a serial entrepreneur explains how he acquired 14 franchise locations at $5,000 each — against a $25...

Hosted by Richard C. Wilson, CEO of the Family Office Club, Family Office Podcast: Billionaire & Centimillionaire Interviews & Investor Club Insights provides a direct line to the strategies and mindsets of the ultra-wealthy. This isn't about surface-level success stories; it's a deep exploration of how substantial capital is actually managed and deployed. Each week, through multiple conversations, you'll hear unfiltered discussions on private investment tactics, unique deal structures, and the nuanced realities of preserving and growing significant wealth. The dialogue centers on practical wisdom from billionaires, centimillionaires, and the family offices that represent them. These interviews move beyond theory, focusing on actionable insights for founders, entrepreneurs, and serious investors aiming to scale their operations and refine their investment approach. Whether it's navigating innovative investment vehicles or understanding the operational intricacies of a family office, this podcast breaks down complex topics into applicable knowledge. Tune in for a candid look at the mechanics of high-level finance and business growth, all grounded in the real-world experiences of those who operate at the peak of the investment landscape.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Family Office Podcast: Billionaire & Centimillionaire Interviews & Investor Club Insights
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Send us Fan Mail 4 family offices. 4 completely different strategies. One honest conversation about where serious capital is going right now. In this panel from the Single Family Office Summit, a family office principal…
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Duration: 2:57
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