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Aha! Planner focuses on EBITDA instead of SDE because EBITDA offers a more objective and scalable framework for valuation and business improvement. It normalizes earnings, accounts for necessary operating expenses, and works better for businesses where ownership and management are separate. While SDE suits very small, owner-operated businesses, EBITDA aligns with building a transferable business and results in higher valuation multiples.