Determining if an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is right for your company starts with a straightforward but sometimes challenging question: Where do you see your business heading, and why? In this episode, Jason Miller and Makenzie Ragland explore how ESOP planning and forecasting empower owners to prepare for a transaction and make informed decisions throughout the process. They break down the essential components of a solid forecast, including historical performance, business drivers, capacity, backlog, bonding capacity, working capital, labor, margins and other key assumptions. The discussion also covers how these projections impact valuation, transaction feasibility and the overall benefits of an ESOP.

Ultimately, a strong forecast isn’t about getting every number right; it’s about giving owners a realistic view of where the business is going and helping them make informed decisions about what comes next. This episode provides practical insight into the advantages of an ESOP and the role of ESOP advisory in preparing for a successful transition. For owners considering professional ESOP advisory services, this conversation offers a helpful foundation for understanding the planning and forecasting process.

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