Business Valuation Recent Changes

Canada has just lived through what many are now calling its “lost LNG decade.” From 2015 to 2025, while competitors like the United States, Qatar, and Australia surged ahead with liquefied natural gas exports, Canada stalled.Projects such as Energie Saguenay in Quebec, Goldboro LNG in Nova Scotia, and Bear Head LNG promised billions in investment and thousands of jobs. Instead, they were shelved, delayed, or abandoned altogether.

Welcome to today’s lecture.My name is Eric Jordan, CPPA — I’m an intangible asset specialist. And today, I want to talk to you about something very tangible, very measurable, and very costly: the lost decade of Canadian LNG exports.It’s a decade where ideology triumphed over opportunity. A decade where Ottawa clung to rhetoric about green transitions and DEI policy theater, while our allies in Europe begged for energy security and our competitors in the United States, Qatar, and Australia cashed in.

Over half of the world’s online content is in English. For business owners and investors, this is not just a statistic — it’s a valuation signal. English online is more than a language of convenience. It is a digital multiplier, expanding marketing reach, diversifying client bases, and powering global distribution.In my 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation methodology, three areas stand out when it comes to English online dominance: Marketing, Client Base, and Distribution Network. Together, they demonstrate why English is one of the most valuable intangible assets a business can hold.

Over half of the world’s online content is in English. That single fact explains why English isn’t just a communication tool. It is a digital asset that shapes visibility, discoverability, and ultimately, business valuation. In today’s economy, a company without English fluency online is competing with one hand tied behind its back.

If your business crosses a border, your contract crossesinto English. Not because English is pretty—but because English is enforceable, predictable,and priced into the value of your company. I’m EricJordan, CPPA, and today we’re going to show why English is the world’s mostvaluable intangible asset in international law, and how it changesthe number on your valuation—line by line.

Welcome to the show. Today, I want to take you on a journey—one that goes way beyond the usual charts, stock tickers, or crypto hype.We’re going to talk about investing in a way most people never hear about: through a lens of 25 factors that truly affect business valuation. Not just the numbers. Not just the hype. But the purpose, the people, the risks, and the opportunities behind each investment.

Welcome aboard this journey! I’m Eric Jordan, CPPA, with over three decades of hands-on experience in the insurance trenches—from bootstrapping my own brokerage in the volatile markets of the early 2000s, navigating the 2008 financial crisis mergers, to advising on multimillion-dollar exits amid the digital disruptions of the 2020s. Today, drawing from that real-world grit, we’re unlocking business exits in the insurance sector using my proprietary 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation methodology. Whether you’re steering brokerage operations, risk management consulting, claims processing teams, underwriting projects, or compliance initiatives, this deep dive—perfect for your next podcast listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—equips you to value those elusive intangible assets like client relationships, brand loyalty, proprietary risk models, and data-driven insights.

Consulting and Professional Services Project Managers; welcome aboard! I’m Eric Jordan, CPPA, and today we’re unlocking business exits using my proprietary 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation methodology. Whether you run advisory, management consulting, legal or accounting projects, strategy implementation, or compliance teams, this episode shows you how to capture realistic valuations, identify ideal buyers, and negotiate a five percent commission split on deals upwards of six million dollars.

Welcome to the Project Managers in Consulting and Professional Services Mastery Podcast—your ultimate guide for mastering valuations, deals, and commissions in the fast-paced world of management consulting, advisory services, and professional firms. I'm your host, Eric Jordan CPPA, and today we're diving deep into a topic that can fundamentally change the trajectory of your career and your financial future.

Welcome, everyone, to Project Managers in Energy and Utilities Mastery, where we unlock business exits using my proven 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation. I’m your host, Eric Jordan, CPPA—intangible-assets whisperer by day, podcast provocateur by night. If you’re handling oil & gas, renewables, power generation, grid infrastructure, or any slice of the energy pie, and you’ve got a business that’s ready to sell but feels like it’s priced as “medium-rare” instead of filet mignon—stick around. This episode is your recipe for a sizzling $6 million-plus deal.

Welcome to Project Managers in Manufacturing Mastery, the podcast where production meets opportunity—and where project managers like you unlock serious income by helping manufacturing businesses exit smart and strong.

Welcome, friends, colleagues, and curious healthcare minds, to the Project Managers in Healthcare Mastery podcast. I’m your host, Eric Jordan CPPA. And today, I’m giving you the keys to unlocking high-value healthcare business exits using a proven system—the 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation.This is your one-stop audio shop for hospital operations, telemedicine, medical devices, pharma project valuation, healthcare IT, and the compliance and patient care trends defining 2025.

I'm Eric Jordan, CPPA, and today we’re diving deep into atool I’ve refined over decades—the 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation. This isn't just theory. It's been used to close $6M+ deals, pinpoint ideal buyers, and justify premiumpricing for businesses across North America.

Welcome to Project Managers in IT Mastery—yourone-stop podcast for turning IT project knowledge into income. I'm Eric Jordan, CPPA, and today, we’re diving into something that could absolutely change the game for you: using my 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation to unlock real money from business exits.

Now if you’re a project manager in engineering—civil,mechanical, aerospace, biomedical, chemical—you’re in the right place. Today, I’m going to take you through a powerful framework called the 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation. This isn’t theory. This is the same methodology I’ve used to get deals funded, exits planned, and negotiations won. It's 70–90% about the intangibles: your processes, people, R&D, systems, and that gritty value no spreadsheet can capture.”

I’m Eric Jordan, Certified Professional PropertyAppraiser, and I’m here to pull back the curtain on a formula that changesthe game for project managers: it’s called The 25 Factors AffectingBusiness Valuation. If you've ever spotted a business that should sell butdoesn't know how—this is the blueprint.

I’m EricJordan, CPPA, and in today’s special all-in-one episode, we’re diving deepinto the 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation. This isn't fluff.It's the real-deal blueprint for valuing a trades business, finding the buyerwho will pay top dollar, and — here’s the kicker — splitting a 5% commissionwith me when we close the deal.

Welcome to the Franchise Development Mastery Podcast — your ultimate destination for mastering franchise trends in 2025. I’m Eric Jordan, CPPA, andtoday we’re diving deep into a powerful, game-changing system for franchise developers, negotiators, and consultants right here in Canada.

Hello, and welcome to today’s deep dive into a topic that’s as complex as it is crucial for business valuators and asset appraisers alike: the risks involved in valuing businesses that rely on regulatory privileges—specifically, quota-based systems like Canada’s supply management for dairy, poultry, and eggs.

Welcome. I’m Eric Jordan. Today, I want to take you on a deep dive into how small businesses are valued, especially in the context of lending and loan recovery. The key takeaway? Tangible assets only tell half the story—intangibles are the secret sauce that can make or break the value and security of a loan.

Hello, I’m Eric Jordan. If you’re a business owner applying for a loan throughthe Canada Small Business Financing Program—or CSBFP—you need tounderstand how your business’s value is assessed. And more importantly, youneed to know how to get that valuation right to meet the program’s guidelinesand satisfy your lender.Today,I’m going to explain how tangible and intangible assets come together to createyour business’s true value—and why this matters to your CSBFP loan application.

Hello, everyone. I’m Eric Jordan, and today I want to talk about something that’sabsolutely crucial when you’re thinking about the value of your business—howtangible and intangible assets are connected, not just in theory, but byCanadian law and proven valuation practice.If you’re a business owner, lender, investor, or advisor, understanding thisconnection can make a huge difference in how you position your business forsale, financing, or growth.

Hello, and welcome to today’s deep dive. I want to talk about a critical issueunfolding in North America, one that hits at the heart of economics, politics,and culture—how Canada might be on the verge of a significant decline in itsstandard of living, triggered by external pressures from the U.S. and internalmismanagement that’s been decades in the making.

Welcome to this special episode of Understanding the Value of CancerResearch. I’m Eric Jordan, CPPA, and today we’re exploring a trulyremarkable story—one that blends hope, science, and the evolving landscape ofcancer treatment.

Welcometo today’s monologue, sponsored by Eric Jordan, CPPA — Business Valuator andData Researcher.This episode explores one of the most powerful assets ever created by humansociety. Not a stock. Not a bond. Not a mine or a bank. But a language. Onethat has quietly but forcefully become both a tangible driver of global wealthand an intangible pillar of elite identity.

I’mEric Jordan, CPPA.This is not just a podcast. This is a warning. A wake-up call. A demand.Today, I want to talk about the greatest betrayal of our time—one that cripplesthe future of millions of children in the United States and Canada, not throughviolence or war, but through silence, neglect, and political cowardice.The betrayal? Denying English proficiency—the single most powerful intangibleasset in the world today—to the very children who need it most.

In this podcast, we explore what may become Elon Musk’s most disruptive leap yet: a sustainable blockchain alternative, purpose-built to align with his sustainability ethos, and designed to scale xAI past a $1 trillion valuation by 2030.

Today, we unpack a seismic shift in business valuation that’s reshaping everything in 2025. This episode is called “Intangible Assets Revolutionize Business Valuation: Wisdom Trumps Knowledge.” You’re about to hear why traditional approaches no longer work and why wisdom—not just accounting knowledge—is the key to accurately valuing modern businesses.

Today, I want to step away from the policies and power plays, and instead take a closer look—at heart level—at two titans of modern leadership: Donald J. Trump and Mark J. Carney. One a builder from Queens turned U.S. President. The other a banker from Edmonton turned Prime Minister of Canada. Both are headline-makers. But who, behind the scenes, lets their heart shine brighter?

Let’s look at two very different employment stories from April 2025. In the United States, we saw a strong performance: 177,000 new jobs added, handily beating the Dow Jones forecast of 133,000. Unemployment held steady at 4.2%, showing resilience—even in the face of global tariff tensions.

Welcome to today’s episode where we take a close look at how the U.S. Small Business Administration is leading the charge in financing the real drivers of business value—intangibles—while Canadian banks continue to put up walls. Let’s get into it.

Today’s podcast unpacks a major development: President Donald Trump’s U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, signed April 30, 2025. We’ll look at how this historic agreement secures economic prosperity, boosts American global influence, and aligns with the Eric Jordan “25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation” methodology.

I’m Eric Jordan, CPPA—Business Valuator, writer, and founder of the “25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation” methodology.Over 15 years as a business owner-operator shaped my approach, which prioritizes the real drivers of value in today’s economy—intangibles like trust, brand strength, and operational systems.This episode is a deep dive into why my methodology is not only accurate, but uniquely aligned with Shariah principles—making it a powerful tool for Muslim entrepreneurs in Canada, the U.S., and across the Islamic world.

I’m Gil, a 5 Senses Inspection Specialist, and I’m joined by Eric Jordan, CPPA, to talk about how to properly value a new and used tire shop in an average Canadian city. 

Today we take a deep dive into the business valuation of a Skin Care & Medical Aesthetics Practice using the Eric Jordan 25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation methodology. This case study will give you a precise look at how we determine the fair market value of a thriving business in this industry.

Today we take a deep dive into the valuation of a pet care grooming business using the superior Eric Jordan '25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation' methodology. This approach goes beyond traditional valuation techniques to incorporate both tangible and intangible assets, ensuring a comprehensive and strategic evaluation. But first, let's start with the 5 Senses Inspection Report, a key component of understanding the operational effectiveness of any business.

Today, we're diving into a specialized food truck business—a mobile kitchen that's been running for three years, owned and operated by a single owner with one employee.Food trucks are highly competitive, asset-heavy, and location-dependent. But unlike traditional asset, market, or income approaches, my methodology provides a complete, experience-driven analysis that uncovers the real value of a business.For more information:https://pin.ca/howtovalue/specialty-food-truck/

Today we dive deep into the real value of a greenhouse and nursery business using the Eric Jordan "25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation" methodology. Unlike traditional valuation models that focus on basic financial metrics, my approach integrates both tangible and intangible assets, ensuring that every crucial factor influencing business worth is recognized.For more information:https://pin.ca/howtovalue/flooring-and-tile-installation-business/

Today we’re tackling a critical issue—fairness in business valuation and the broader economic system in Canada. Canada has long prided itself on being a fair and inclusive society, but is that really the case? Policies rooted in multiculturalism, bilingualism, and equity, designed to uplift and create opportunities, have evolved into mechanisms that do the opposite. They entrench unfair advantages, prioritizing heritage and language over individual merit.For more information:https://pin.ca/page/business-valuation-fairness/

Today, we’re dissecting the valuation of a midrange tree trimming and removal services company in Canada using my proprietary "25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation" methodology.For more information:https://pin.ca/howtovalue/tree-trimming-business/

Today, we take a deep dive into the financial landscape of a typical roofing and siding company in an average Canadian city. Whether you're a business owner, an investor, or someone considering entering the industry, this episode will provide valuable insights into what a standard roofing and siding business looks like in financial terms.For more information:https://pin.ca/howtovalue/roofing-and-siding-business/

Today, we’ll be taking a close look at the financials, operations, and valuation of a courier business generating $700,000 in annual sales. We’ll also discuss why the Eric Jordan "25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation" methodology offers a superior approach compared to traditional valuation methods. So, let’s get started.For more information:https://pin.ca/howtovalue/courier-business/

Today we’ll explore a crucial topic: the significance of hands-on experience in workforce preparation and business valuation. Historically, education systems in the United States and Canada effectively prepared students for sustainable careers by focusing on practical, job-ready skills. However, today, many educational institutions have shifted towards less practical, more ideological training, raising concerns about workforce readiness. This episode will examine the value of trade skills such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, cement work, and greenhouse management, and how hands-on experience in these trades offers greater sustainability and long-term career benefits. We will also draw parallels between this practical experience and its critical role in business valuation, using art restoration as an illustrative analogy. Let’s dive in.For more information:https://pin.ca/parallels-of-hands-on-experience/

Today's episode is about a well-established metal fabrication business operating from a 5,000-square-foot facility, with 13 employees, generating between $3 million and $3.5 million in gross sales and a net income of $300,000. Let's break it down factor by factor.For more information:https://pin.ca/howtovalue/metal-fabrication-business/

Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the valuation of Canada Convenience Store using the renowned '25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation' methodology. This isn't just about numbers—it’s about understanding the full picture of a business, much like restoring a fine work of art. Every crack, every brushstroke, every hidden detail tells a story, and it’s my job to bring that story to life.For more information:https://pin.ca/howtovalue/convenience-store/

Today, we’re diving into the valuation of a plumbing business located in a Canadian city. We’ll walk through the valuation numbers, discuss our 5 Senses Inspection Report, and break down the tangible and intangible assets. Most importantly, we’ll highlight why experience is crucial in arriving at the correct valuation without guessing. For more information: https://pin.ca/howtovalue/pest-control-business/

Today we dive deep into what makes a business truly valuable beyond the numbers on a balance sheet. Today, we're exploring the valuation of a daycare business, using the Eric Jordan's '25 factors affecting business valuation' methodology. For more information: https://pin.ca/howtovalue/daycare-center/

Today we dive deep into the real-world valuation of businesses across Canada. I’m your host, and today, we’re taking a closer look at the typical operations, financials, and valuation factors of a physiotherapy and massage therapy clinic in Canada. Whether you’re an owner, an investor, or just someone curious about how these businesses work, this episode is packed with valuable insights. For more information: https://pin.ca/howtovalue/massage-therapy-clinic/

Today we’ll be diving deep into the valuation of a tech support services company, exploring its financial metrics, assets, operational structure, and potential for future growth. As a professional in the field of business valuation, I’ll be walking you through the various factors that influence the value of a company like this, using my proprietary '25 Factors Affecting Business Valuation' methodology. For more information: https://pin.ca/howtovalue/tech-support-services-company/

Today, we’re going to discuss the valuation of a 1,000 square foot hair salon in an average Canadian city. We’ll cover the initial buildout costs, how the value of assets depreciates over time, and how all these factors play into establishing a fair market price for the business. So, whether you’re an entrepreneur in the beauty industry, a business owner, or an investor, this episode is for you! For more information: https://pin.ca/howtovalue/hair-salon/