Why Exit Preparation Matters
Most business owners think they can sell when they’re ready. But what really matters is whether a buyer sees your business as ready — transferable, low-risk, and independent from you.
Exit prep isn’t just legal paperwork and spreadsheets. It’s about turning your business into something that runs without you, shows clean financials, and proves its value — long before a buyer ever sees it.
This section gives you the tools, systems, and strategies to do just that.
What You’ll Learn How to Do
In this section, we’ll focus on building a sellable business, not just negotiating a deal.
You’ll learn how to:
- Clean up your financials so buyers can verify and trust your profits.
- Create operational independence so the business functions without relying on you.
- Systematize your operations to increase perceived value and reduce buyer risk.
- Organize your KPIs, SOPs, and team structure to make handoff easier.
- Identify and fix red flags before due diligence catches them.
This is not about deal negotiation — it’s about positioning your business to be attractive and low-risk to any buyer, no matter the market.
Who This Is For
- Business owners planning to exit in 1–3 years who want a clean transition.
- Founders who are still heavily involved in day-to-day operations.
- Entrepreneurs who’ve never sold a company before and want to avoid surprises.
- Owners who want to maximize value through preparation, not just price negotiations.
- Those looking to bulletproof their business before buyers start poking holes.
