VOP Valuation Diagnostics

Know what you have - and why it’s worth what it’s worth.
Most owners don’t have a clear answer to these questions:

• What is the business worth - and why?

• What is driving value - and what is draining it?

• Where is the biggest “value leak” hiding?

• What would a buyer or lender flag first?

• What would move value the fastest over the next 12-24 months?

A VOP Diagnostic is a diagnostic valuation and business performance assessment designed to surface the real constraints - not just provide a number.

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear valuation baseline (with the key drivers that matter)

• The top constraints reducing cash, profit, and value

• A prioritized list of value opportunities (what to fix first, second, third)

• A plain-English explanation you can use with partners, lenders, and advisors

• A practical roadmap for what to do next (even if we never work together again)

Best for:

Owners who want clarity before they:

• hire leadership

• spend big on growth

• refinance or restructure debt

• bring in partners

• sell in 1-5 years (or want to keep the option open)

Typical next step: Strategic Planning (built from the diagnostic)

Strategic Design & Business Planning

We craft unique and innovative designs, working closely with our clients to bring their visions to life.
Turn the diagnostic into a plan that actually gets executed.

Most “strategic plans” fail because they start with brainstorming.
We start with constraints.

Strategic Planning with Business Master Mechanic is not a retreat, a binder, or a vision board. It’s a working plan built to answer:

• What should we do - and what should we stop doing?

• Where are we constrained (capacity, cash, leadership, ops, pricing, sales)?

• What must be true for growth to be profitable instead of chaotic?

• What are the 90-day priorities that change the game?

You’ll walk away with:

• A constraint-first operating plan (not a wish list)

• A small set of priorities with clear owners, timing, and metrics

• A practical execution rhythm (so it doesn’t die after week 3)

• Decisions clarified: what you’re building, what you’re not building, and why

• Alignment across leadership (or a clear picture of where alignment is missing)

Best for:

Owners who are:

• growing but feeling the strain

• stuck with “we’re busy but not getting ahead”

• planning to hire, expand, or invest and want to avoid expensive mistakes

• trying to reduce owner dependence

Typical next step: Exit Planning (when optionality matters)

Exit Preparedness & Planning

Our architecture services prioritize function and form to create spaces that stand the test of time.
Build optionality - even if you never sell.

Exit planning is not “selling your business.”
It’s making the business transferable.

Most owners wait too long, then get forced into a timeline they didn’t choose. Exit planning fixes that by making sure the business can survive and thrive without you.

We focus on:

• reducing key-person risk (owner dependence)

• strengthening cash flow quality

• improving reporting and decision visibility

• tightening operations and governance

• preparing for lender scrutiny and buyer scrutiny

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear “exit readiness” picture - what’s strong, what’s risky, what’s missing

• A value-growth roadmap aligned to your timeline (1 year, 3 years, 5 years)

• A prioritized list of transferability upgrades (what makes a buyer pay more)

• A plan to reduce owner dependence without killing speed or culture

• Better options: sell, recap, partner, hand off, or keep and harvest

Best for:

Owners who:

• want to protect what they’ve built

• want to stop being the bottleneck

• are within 1-10 years of a sale or succession decision

• want bank-ready / buyer-ready confidence

Complete Architecture Services

From concept to completion, our architecture services use the latest technology and techniques to deliver exceptional results.

Lifestyle-Enhancing Design

Our architecture services take into consideration your lifestyle and preferences to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional.

Collaborative Design Services

We work collaboratively with our clients throughout the design process to ensure their vision is realized in the final product.

Who this is for (and who it’s not)

This is for owners who:

• want the truth, not a pep talk

• are willing to fix what’s constrained, even if it’s uncomfortable

• care about cash flow and value, not just revenue

• want a business that can grow without breaking

This is not for you if:

• you want a one-off “quick answer” without doing the work

• you’re looking for generic consulting slides

• you want someone to rubber-stamp decisions you already made
  

What it costs and how to start

The cleanest way to start is a short call to confirm fit and determine the right starting point.

• If you need clarity - start with VOP Diagnostics

• If you already know all the constraints and risk - start with Strategic Planning

• If optionality and transferability are the priority - start with Exit Planning