Let's Buy a Business

Changing Asset Classes - Adding Back an Owner Salary for an Operator?

August 12, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Can you negatively add back an owner's salary because you're going to put an operator in? Yes, but don't expect the owner to pay for that in the valuation. Or to take you seriously if you propose that. Why hire just 1 person? Why not hire 50 people and go into super growth mode while losing $3M/year?   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.

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