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When business owners think about selling, they often focus on boosting revenue or cutting costs. But here's what really moves the needle: your valuation multiple. This single number — how many times your annual earnings a buyer will pay — can make the difference between a decent exit and a life-changing one. Multiples are how buyers translate confidence and risk into price. After working with over 100 business valuations, I've seen firsthand how the right moves can push a bus