The 12 Levers of Business Performance: Maximize Profit, Manage Cash Flow, and Enhance Your Value - Softcover

Gfesser, Andreas Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1636805523 ISBN 13: 9781636805528

Publisher: Ethos Collective, 2026

Synopsis

What drives your company’s value?

Are you a business owner, wondering what its true worth is? If you wanted to sell, what is the ultimate price you could get? Do you know how to achieve that price?

This isn't just another business book; it's your definitive compass to mastering EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)—the vital metric investors use to assess a company's true worth.
In The 12 Levers of Business Performance, seasoned expert Andreas Gfesser, drawing from over 35 years of experience transforming businesses into powerhouses, reveals the strategies crucial for growth and profitability. Through a practical, step-by-step approach, guided by the relatable journey of fictional CEO Bob, you will discover:

The 12 Value Levers that will systematically enhance your business operations and financial performance, preparing your company for its highest possible valuation.

• The Closed-Loop Value Enhancement Process, a proven framework for continuous improvement that aligns every aspect of your business for lasting success.
• How to build your own EBITDA Integration Strategy, a comprehensive guide that captures your company's historical trajectory and outlines its future strategy for maximizing returns.

Whether you want to sell, attract investors, or simply optimize your company's financial health, this book provides insights and actionable tools to elevate your business. Learn to think like an investor, leverage strategic planning, and achieve the sustained profitability you deserve.

It’s time to unlock your business's full potential.

Your journey to maximizing EBITDA value begins here.

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About the Author

Andreas Gfesser has spent decades in the trenches of business, from leading manufacturing companies to consulting for diverse organizations. His hands-on experience and unwavering commitment to strategic growth make him the ultimate guide for any business leader ready to maximize their enterprise's value.Andreas's diverse background empowers him to operate as both a strategist and a tactician. He is a nationally recognized strategic consultant, former CEO, and industry innovator with over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the commercial furniture manufacturing sector. As the founder and president of Crossroads Business Partners and its hospitality-focused division, Crossroads Hospitality, he specializes in catalyzing growth, guiding executive teams, and modernizing operations for small and mid-sized manufacturers.Andreas brings a distinct blend of C-suite experience, business turnaround expertise, and hands-on leadership to every engagement, positioning his clients to scale sustainably, optimize performance, and outperform competitors in evolving markets.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ethos Collective
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1636805523
• ISBN 13: 9781636805528
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 226