The PAID Method

Diagnose theBusiness.Uncover theOwner Gaps.

The PAID Method™ gives advisors a 47-point diagnostic that scores business owner wealth position across four domains — and turns the results into a complete wealth plan and solution for business owners.

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PAID Diagnostic — Acme Industries
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Overall PAID Score

Critical readiness — 4 priority gaps identified

Business: 34Personal: 37

Framework Scores

Protect41
Align37
Integrate27
Distribute16

Wealth Gap

Target Value$5,000,000
Current Business Value$1,500,000
Wealth Gap$3,500,000

Priority Recommendations

HighEstablish buy-sell agreement funding mechanism
HighReview key-person life insurance coverage gaps
MedAlign owner compensation with wealth objectives
MedEvaluate qualified plan contribution strategy
Wealth Domains
Protect, Align, Integrate & Distribute
Client assessment time
Structured questionnaire
Diagnostic data points
Across four wealth domains
Products & Tax Strategies
Engine powered by AI
The Problem

Business owners need holistic answers.

What Business Owners Face

  • Business value is trapped — no clear path to personal liquidity
  • Personal wealth lags far behind business success
  • No structured framework to identify planning priorities
  • Advisors bring products, not diagnosis or strategic clarity

What Advisors Gain With a Diagnostic

  • A structured way to uncover hidden planning opportunities
  • Conversations shift from product-focused to strategy-first
  • Clear differentiation from other advisors in the market
  • Business owner relationships become advisory, not transactional
The Framework

Four domains. One plan.

P

Protect

The business value you are building has to survive before it can serve you. Shore up the risks that could quietly erode what you've built.

A

Align

A profitable business isn't the same as a paid owner. Structure the economics so more of what you earn actually reaches you.

I

Integrate

Business and personal wealth shouldn't run on separate tracks. Build them into one coordinated plan that grows wealth outside the company.

D

Distribute

A valuable business isn't automatically a business you can sell. The business needs to be transferable so ownership becomes wealth you keep.

The Process

Five steps to clarity.

1

Discovery Call

A focused conversation to understand the business owner's situation and introduce the PAID framework.

2

PAID Assessment

A structured questionnaire covering all four PAID dimensions — sent securely from the platform.

3

Gap Report

Automated scoring surfaces business readiness and wealth alignment gaps across all four domains.

4

Strategy Session

Walk into every meeting with advisor-ready reports, prioritized opportunities, and a clear action plan.

5

Pipeline Tracking

Monitor client progress and follow-through across every stage of the engagement.

Advisor Benefits

Create an Advisor Advantage.

Differentiate

Stand apart from product-focused advisors with a structured diagnostic process that demonstrates expertise.

Discover Opportunities

Uncover hidden planning gaps and revenue opportunities that traditional discovery misses.

Increase Engagement

Deepen client relationships by leading with diagnosis and strategic clarity instead of product recommendations.

Create Recurring Revenue

Build ongoing advisory relationships around the PAID framework and annual diagnostic reviews.

Coordinate Professionals

Become the quarterback of the client's advisory team with a shared diagnostic language.

Resources

More than software. 
An Advisor Ecosystem.

More resources coming soon

The PAID Method™ Book

The definitive guide to diagnosing and solving business owner wealth gaps.

Advisor Resources

Scripts, frameworks, and tools to implement the PAID Method in your practice.

Case Studies

Real-world examples of advisors using the PAID Method to transform client relationships.

Educational Content

Articles, guides, and research on business owner wealth planning.

Webinars & Training

Live and on-demand training for advisors at every stage of implementation.

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Transform the way 
you advise 
business owners.

Move beyond products and valuations. Start every business owner relationship with diagnosis, clarity, and a structured planning framework.

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The PAID Method™

A proprietary diagnostic platform and framework designed to help advisors diagnose, prioritize, and solve the wealth gaps hidden inside privately held businesses.

Created by Owner Advisory Group, Inc.

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