In our holding company and in two of the single family offices I help run, the blueprints of value machines themselves are worth millions of dollars, and can be leveraged in many different industries or asset classes. While most books on the industry focus on statistics or outdated stressing of fee-only models, no other publication dives into the structures that drive value creation for ultra-wealthy families like this text does. In fact when you first start reading the book you will realize it speaks to professionals who are operating on another level in the space. I have hired Carl to speak at our most private and exclusive events for single family offices and $100M+ families and if you read this book you will see exactly why and be glad you spent the time doing so.

Richard C. Wilson is the bestselling author of The Single Family Office: Creating, Operating, and Managing Investments of a Single Family Office, Wilson Holding Company, Key Biscayne FL

Carl's book brings a refreshing twist to the valuation discipline. While most equity valuation literature out there focuses on technical and methodological aspects, Carl thinks outside of the box and delves into unique concepts and tools, namely, Governance, Relationships, Risks, and Knowledge (GRRK) and risk Identification, Measurement, Management, and Mitigation (IMMM) that lead to Equity Value Enhancement (EVE). This book is especially useful for valuation professionals who desire to be more than just routine commodity service ...

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