Exit-Strategy - Exit Ready Advisors

When to Walk Away - The Hardest Decision in Selling Your Business

Learn when walking away from a bad deal makes sense using practical frameworks to evaluate terms and make rational decisions under transaction pressure

Dec 28, 2025

Transaction Process & Deal Mechanics

23 min read

Non-Compete Scope - Protecting Yourself Post-Exit

Learn how to negotiate fair non-compete clauses in M&A deals while protecting your future opportunities and satisfying legitimate buyer concerns

Dec 25, 2025

Exit Strategy, Planning, and Readiness

20 min read

Evaluating Exit Planning Advice - When Conventional Wisdom Serves You and When It Doesn't

Learn to distinguish exit planning advice that serves your interests from guidance shaped by advisor incentives and industry conventions

Dec 24, 2025

Exit Strategy, Planning, and Readiness

7 min read

The Biggest Lie in Exit Planning - I Don't Need a Strategy Because I'm Not Selling Anytime Soon

The belief that exit planning can wait until you're ready to sell may be among the most expensive mistakes in business ownership. Learn why preparation isn't about timing the sale - it's about building options.

Dec 1, 2025

Exit Strategy, Planning, and Readiness

16 min read

Strategic Exit Timing - How Business Life Cycles Affect Your Valuation

Business life cycles affect valuation multiples significantly. Understanding your company's stage and how buyers perceive it provides essential context for strategic exit timing decisions.

PE vs Strategic Buyers: Why Your Retention Strategy Must Flex for Both

Key person risk creates a 15-25% valuation discount, but PE and strategic buyers need different retention solutions. Learn how to preserve optionality for whichever buyer emerges.

Nov 20, 2025