Exit Planning and Seller Support: Meet Qualified Buyers
What is The Exit School's seller support? The Exit School introduces business owners to qualified buyers and helps them get an offer, at no cost to the seller, because the buyer pays our fees. We also answer owners' questions about what an exit could look like, give a napkin valuation of what we think the deal would fund for, and list what would make the business more attractive to buyers.
Who it's for
- Owners ready to sell now, owners thinking about selling in the next few years, and owners who want to know what their business could be worth.
How we help sellers
- Introductions to qualified buyers. If you're ready now, we connect you with buyers from our community who are trained, prepared and pursuing funding, and help you get an offer. The buyer pays our fees; you pay The Exit School nothing.
- Exit conversation. We answer your questions about what selling could look like: timing, deal structure, financing and your role after the sale.
- Napkin valuation. A quick estimate of what we think your deal would fund for.
- Value checklist. A list of changes that would make your business more attractive to buyers.
- Value-building consulting (paid). If you'd rather grow value before selling, we offer ongoing consulting to help increase what your business is worth.
- Financial cleanup. Through, we can clean up your financials and organize your books so they're ready to present to buyers.
How it works
- Talk with us about your goals and timeline.
- Receive your napkin valuation and value checklist.
- Choose your path: meet qualified buyers now, or build value first with consulting.
- Get your books buyer-ready if needed.
- Receive an offer and move through due diligence and closing.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost the seller anything to be introduced to a buyer?
No. When we introduce you to a qualified buyer, the buyer pays our fees. Ongoing value-building consulting is a separate paid service.
What is my business worth?
It depends mostly on its verified earnings and how much it depends on you. Our napkin valuation estimates what a deal would likely fund for.
How do I make my business more attractive to buyers?
Have clean financials that match across tax returns, P&Ls and bank statements, reduce dependence on yourself, and avoid relying on a few large customers.
What documents will a buyer ask for?
Typically 3 years of tax returns and P&Ls, 12 months of bank statements, balance sheets, major contracts, your lease and employee information.
Who are The Exit School's buyers?
Buyers trained through our Acquire bootcamp and coaching who are pursuing SBA and investor funding.