Master Your Exit Plan: Sell Your Business, Preserve Your Legacy

Review\nHaving a Master Exit Plan provided me with the information I needed to make the right decisions when I sold my business. Understanding the M&A process was critical when executing my Master Exit Plan and resulted in my receiving the best price and terms. If you want to be successful in selling your business, read this book. It will mean millions of dollars more in your pocket. - Paul Milano, former Owner, Stellar Building Technologies\nCreating a thriving business is a dream for entrepreneurs. Yet growing a business is all-consuming. While a lucrative exit is often back-of-mind, it is rarely planned or thoughtfully aligned with personal, financial or post-sale goals. In Master Your Exit Plan, Chris Vanderzyden provides a roadmap with easily understood steps and illustrative cases. This book is valuable to all business owners. As an entrepreneur myself, I wish I had these insights three businesses ago. This book is a must-read, whether you are a seasoned owner looking to sell a business or an entrepreneur just getting started.- James C. Fitchett, Harvard University faculty\nEntrepreneurship is the pillar that supports our communities. And every owner will inevitably exit their business. Master Your Exit Plan is a great educational tool that provides business owners with the necessary guidance to ensure a successful transition so their businesses and our communities will continue to thrive.- Steve Mariotti, Founder, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship\nThe second best way to "Master Your Exit Plan" is to have one! The best way is to have a master advisor to aid you in navigating the process. Chris Vanderzyden shows you how to navigate the obstacles and come out on top with any merger or acquisition!- Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Chairman and Founder, C-Suite Network\nYou spend your life building your business, and you only have one shot to sell it. Surround yourself with the right team and you will get the right results. Master Your Exit Plan is a must-read for any business owner, no matter what stage you are in. Chris Vanderzyden has tackled the issues all of us business owners face or will face and has laid out a roadmap for all to follow. Abraham Lincoln once stated, "A man who represents himself has a fool for a client." If you try to go it alone, well... Abe stated it well.- Mike Allen, CEO, Flatirons Capital Advisors\nRead this book to acquaint yourself with smart strategies that set you and your business up for the next chapter. Combining her seasoned expertise with the acumen of business planning advisors, Chris Vanderzyden, breaks down exit planning into thoughtful and manageable steps designed to optimize value-for you and your legacy. Clear. Instructive. Actionable.- Tracy Shaw, Vice Chair, SCORE Association Board of Directors\nAt Commonwealth Financial Group, we often encounter business owners who are considering the sale of their business but lack guidance. There is a lot to consider when selling your business and Master Your Exit Plan will provide you with practical advice and strategies so you can maximize your results upon exit. This is a must-read for all business owners.- Eric Spindt, CFP(R), President and Managing Partner, Commonwealth Financial Group\nGetting ready to exit your business?
You need a Master Exit Plan to guide you through the process of successfully selling your company.
You were competitive and tireless in your efforts to build a successful business. Now, it’s time to sell your business for the optimal price and best terms. But how do you do that?
As a business owner approaches their exit, confusion often sets in because there are many unanswered questions: What are the steps in the mergers and acquisitions process I should follow to successfully sell my business? How do I ensure my company will attract a buyer when I am ready to sell? What is the value of my business, so I can be sure a buyer won’t steal my company? Will the net proceeds be enough money to sustain my lif