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Quist’s Valuation Solutions

GROWING THE BUSINESS

Valuation solutions that support business strategy and operational effectiveness.

LEAVING A LEGACY

Valuation solutions that help business owners transfer and retain wealth.

PREPARING FOR EXIT

Valuation solutions to prepare for smooth and profitable business exits.

VALUATION & BUSINESS ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE

Quist's proprietary software that guides business owners through initial planning and discovery.

Valuation Is Critical

To become your client’s go-to advisor, you need the support of a strong partner that can provide valuation services and expertise that help your clients reach their short and long-term goals.

Quist: An Extension Of Your Expertise

By partnering with Quist, you can provide your clients with essential valuation services for any circumstance. Since 1984, Quist has provided advisors with the experience, processes, and technology they need to deliver best-in-class valuation solutions. Using our well-defined systems, methodologies, and actionable reports, you’ll show your clients unparalleled value to become their most trusted advisor.

Decades in the Valuation Business

Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPAs)

Exit Planning Institute (EPI) Partner

Proven Success Defending Valuations<br /> to the IRS

40+
YEARS IN BUSINESS
10,000
VALUATIONS PROVIDED
25+
INDUSTRY SECTORS SERVED

Creating Paths for Client Success

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Resources

Stay up-to-date with the latest blogs and resources from Quist.

Blog

40 Years of Getting It Right: Why Experience Is the Most Important Variable in a Business Valuation

When a client asks what their business is worth, the answer they get depends heavily on who they ask. A number produced by an algorithm, an inexperienced analyst, or a firm that treats every business the same is not a valuation. It’s an estimate with...

July 2, 2026

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Your Client Thinks Their Business Is Worth More Than It Is. Here’s How to Have That Conversation.

It’s not a math problem. It’s a pattern — and knowing how to address it is what separates advisors who guide great outcomes from those who just witness them. Almost every business owner overestimates what their business is worth. They see the revenue, the growth,...

July 2, 2026

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What’s Really Driving a Lower-Than-Expected Valuation

It’s you. And the good news is, that’s fixable — if you start early enough. After more than 10,000 business valuations, one pattern shows up more consistently than any other: business owners tend to be surprised with their valuations. The number they’d been carrying around,...

July 2, 2026

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When to Elevate the Valuation Conversation: From Benchmark to Formal Valuation

In many coaching engagements, valuation enters the conversation long before a transaction is on the table. A client may be evaluating a potential acquisition, preparing for a partner buyout, considering an eventual Exit, or simply asking whether operational improvements are increasing the value of the...

April 13, 2026

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Introducing Business Valuation Early: A Practical Approach for Coaches

For business coaches, conversations about growth tend to naturally evolve into conversations about value. Clients often want to understand what they are building, what it could be worth in today’s market, and whether their current strategy is actually increasing enterprise value. Many coaches hesitate to...

April 3, 2026

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What Buyers Want in 2026, and How Advisors Should Frame Valuation

Valuation conversations today require more than a review of financial statements. Buyers in 2026 are disciplined, selective, and focused on risk. In a market shaped by volatility and uncertainty, they are prioritizing strong, well-prepared, high-performing companies with a focus on durability, transferability, and future cash...

February 26, 2026

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Business Valuation Trends and Economic Uncertainty in Early 2026

As of early 2026, economic uncertainty has shifted but not disappeared for businesses, investors, and valuation professionals. While the initial shock of the 2025 tariff announcements has moderated, broader macroeconomic and policy risks continue to influence growth expectations, inflation, capital markets, and overall business valuation...

January 30, 2026

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Understanding SDE vs. EBITDA Multiples: Choosing the Right Approach to Value Your Business

For business owners and Advisors, understanding what drives company value is both an art and a science. When it comes to business valuation, the methodology used can significantly affect the outcome, especially for privately held companies. Traditionally, analysts have relied on Earnings Before Interest, Taxes,...

October 30, 2025

Whitepaper

Protect Your Valuation in Court: A Guide to Case Law in Divorce & Business Litigation

If you’re navigating a divorce or business dispute, getting your business valued is only half the battle. The real challenge is making sure that valuation stands up under legal scrutiny. Courts expect valuations to follow certain rules—based on real-world case law. If yours doesn’t, it...

October 9, 2025

Blog

8 Smart Ways to Exit a Business (and How to Choose the Right One)

Paul Simon once sang of “50 ways to leave your lover”—but when it comes to your business, the exits are fewer, and far more complex. At Quist Valuation, we’ve distilled the most common exit paths into eight viable options. Understanding which route best supports your...

July 14, 2025

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How to Transfer Business Ownership Without a Tax Nightmare

When you launched your company, your focus was likely on growth and sustainability—not the long-term tax implications of your corporate structure. But when it’s time to transfer business ownership, ignoring tax planning can be a costly mistake. Poor entity selection can trigger a significant business...

July 7, 2025

News and Press

Quist Valuation Unveils Powerful New Features in Business Valuation Tool

BOULDER, CO – June 18, 2025 – Quist Valuation, a national leader in business valuation and assessment solutions, is proud to announce a transformative update to its widely adopted tool, Quist Insights – Spotlight™. Designed for business owners and their trusted advisors, Spotlight delivers a...

June 18, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Quist mean by valuation consulting, and how does it support my advisory practice?

At Quist Valuation, valuation consulting refers exclusively to independent valuation analysis and valuation-related insight, not business consulting or implementation services. Quist serves as the valuation expert on your team, providing objective, defensible valuations and clear explanations of value drivers that you can confidently use with clients.

This allows Advisors to lead strategic conversations while relying on Quist for credible valuation support that strengthens recommendations and protects advisor-client relationships.

When should an Advisor engage Quist for valuation support?

Advisors should engage Quist when a client needs an objective understanding of value or a defensible valuation tied to a specific purpose. Common scenarios include estate and gift planning, wealth transfer, Exit Planning, shareholder buy-ins or buyouts, financial reporting, litigation support, or transaction-related decisions.

Quist provides the valuation analysis and documentation required for these situations, allowing Advisors to remain focused on planning, strategy, and client guidance.

How does Quist work with Advisors to support complex client needs?

Quist works collaboratively with Advisors by acting as the valuation specialist on the engagement. This includes preparing tailored valuation reports, explaining methodologies and assumptions, and providing context around factors that impact value, such as risk, control, and marketability.

The Advisor retains ownership of the client relationship and overall engagement, while Quist delivers the valuation expertise needed to support informed decision-making in complex situations.

Does Quist compete with Advisors or provide overlapping advisory services?

No. Quist does not provide investment advice, tax advice, legal advice, or business consulting services. Quist’s role is strictly focused on valuation.

By clearly separating responsibilities, Quist complements an Advisor’s work rather than competing with it. Advisors maintain control of strategy and client relationships, while Quist provides independent valuation support that enhances credibility, reduces risk, and helps ensure value-related decisions are supported by defensible analysis.

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