Slava Davidenko

Travis Business Advisors Podcast | TBA Podcast

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

I’m Slava Davidenko, founder of Travis Business Advisors, ABBA, IBBA and TABB member, Accredited Business Intermediary, Chicago GSB MBA. I have 35 years of leadership experience in investing, operations and high-stakes deals. I’m building an Austin advisory for small and medium sized businesses. On this channel, I share insights for Austin business owners planning an exit and buyers, planning to buy business located in Austin - whether five years away from the deal or just three months. If you own a car wash, dental or veterinary practice, private school or education center, self-storage, or s...

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Slava Davidenko

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The Smart Way to Leave Your Job and Own a Business 20.04.2026 7:00

Most professionals don’t need to start a business from scratch—they can buy one. In this podcast, Mr. V breaks down a structured 12–18 month plan to transition from a corporate job into business ownership using proven acquisition strategies. You’ll learn: • The exact financial requirements to get started • How SBA loans multiply your buying power • What types of businesses are safest to acquire...

Your Business Sale Just Ruined Your Marriage 17.04.2026 10:11

What really happens after you sell your business? For many entrepreneurs, the exit isn’t the happy ending they expected. Instead, it can trigger identity loss, relationship tension, and even divorce. In this podcast, we break down the “post-sale paradox” — why success can feel empty, how business exits reshape marriages, and the hidden risks most founders never see coming. You’ll learn: The 5 hid...

Your Staff Is Costing You $2 Million at Exit — Here's the Math 15.04.2026 9:08

Most vet practice owners spend 20–30 years building something valuable — and then leave a huge chunk of that value on the table when it's time to sell. Not because the practice isn't good. Because it wasn't prepared. In this podcast I walk through a real scenario: two practices, same revenue, same EBITDA of $300K, same market. One sold for $1.5 million. The other closed at $3.6 mil...

Why Your Business Is Worth Less Than You Think (And How to Fix It) 13.04.2026 8:21

So here's the thing — almost every owner I talk to has a number in their head. And almost every time, it's wrong. Not because they're bad at math, but because they're measuring the wrong thing. In this podcast I break down the 4 methods buyers, banks, and brokers actually use to value a small business: SDE multiples, EBITDA multiples, discounted cash flow, market comparables, a...

The 2026 Exit Trap That’s Costing Owners $400K 10.04.2026 9:03

If you're thinking about selling your business in 2026, you need to understand this shift in the market. The old 2021 playbook is dead. Interest rates are higher, buyers are more selective, and thousands of business owners are entering the market every single day. In this podcast, we break down: Why business valuations are changing How interest rates are quietly killing deals The “$400K...