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.