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A full sale isn’t the only way to exit your business. Explore four overlooked exit strategies—including family transitions, MBOs, ESOPs, and minority recaps—and learn how to choose the right path for your goals with help from Exit Consultants.

Too many business owners focus on the sale price without defining what the exit is really for. Learn why clarity around your personal goals is the first step to a successful business sale—and how Exit Consultants helps you get there.

Most deals don’t die before the LOI—they fall apart in due diligence. Learn the common pitfalls that kill deals and how Exit Consultants helps business owners prepare early to avoid surprises, protect value, and close with confidence.

From working in an IT closet to launching Exit Consultants, Kevin Mitchell shares his journey through M&A—and how his firm helps business owners prepare for a successful exit while supporting investment bankers by priming the pump for better outcomes.

Most business owners think they’ll “just know” when it’s time to sell. But markets shift, buyers vanish, and opportunities rarely announce themselves. Here’s why exit readiness is your most valuable asset.

How the modern CFO plays a pivotal role in exit readiness—shaping the growth narrative, preparing for due diligence, and driving value creation that buyers will pay for.

Hiring a full-time CFO isn’t always necessary to prepare for a successful exit. Here’s how fractional strategic finance support can increase value, improve deal certainty, and reduce overhead—especially for owners 1–5 years out from a sale.

Buyers care more about gross profit than revenue. Here’s why this one metric drives valuation—and what to do if yours isn’t where it should be.