In this episode of the Exit Advisory Team podcast the team discuss how the Exit Readiness Assessment tool can help you can clarity on how prepared you are to achieve one of the most momentous events you have had in terms of your business life... achieving the successful sale of your company.
On this weeks podcast we welcome three members of The Exit Advisory Team
Neale Lewis (Scaling Up + Strategic Exit Coach)
Debra Martin – Corporate lawyer (30+ years, heads corporate team at Geldards)
Adam Rhodes – Wealth manager (25 years; focused on pre-sale and post-sale planning for entrepreneurs)
Core message:
At the heart of the webinar was the launch of our Exit Readiness Scorecard — a 3-part diagnostic tool that helps business owners assess:
- Personal Readiness – Are you emotionally and financially ready to let go? Do you know your “magic number” — the net amount you truly need to walk away fulfilled?
- Value Maximisation – Is your business positioned like a premium strategic asset, with predictable revenues, minimal owner dependency, and a compelling reason for buyers to pay a premium?
- Exit Process Readiness – Is your legal, financial, and operational house in order to withstand due diligence without delays, discounts, or drama?
Highlights from the conversation include:
- Time kills deals. Failing to prepare legal, contractual, and compliance essentials in advance can stall or sink even the most promising exits.
- Emotional readiness is a deal killer. Most founders underestimate the psychological games buyers play — and overestimate their ability to emotionally detach when the pressure is on.
- Rembrandts in the Attic — unique assets like IP, contracts, or market positioning — could unlock massive value… but only if you start identifying and protecting them years in advance.
- Owner dependency deflates value. If you are essential to the day-to-day, expect earn-outs, deferred payments, and buyer control over the deal structure.
- Your Magic Number matters more than your headline price. Too many owners chase round numbers instead of understanding what they actually need to live their next chapter with freedom, purpose, and security.
Ready to discover where you stand?
Take the Exit Readiness Scorecard — a 3-minute “yes/no” assessment. You’ll receive a personalised report instantly to find out where you’re strong, where the gaps are, and how to start taking action with the right advisors beside you.
👉 Take the EXIT Readiness Assessment now by clicking on the link below:
https://extraordinaryexit.scoreapp.com/
