Exitologists

Are You Exit Ready?

Most founders focus on the business. The best exits prepare both the business and the person behind it.

Where would you like to start?

Personal Readiness

Are you personally ready to exit? Covers your clarity, emotions, finances, and life after the business.

~15 minutes • Free text + scored

Business Readiness

Is your business ready to sell? The Dirty Dozen assessment scores your company across 12 critical value drivers.

~15 minutes • Free Text + Scored

Business Valuation

What is your business worth today? Get an indicative valuation range based on your financials and sector.

~5 minutes • Instant estimate

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Why most exits fall short

A great exit requires both dimensions to be ready — most founders only address one.

The personal side is often ignored

Many founders close a deal only to find they weren't emotionally or financially prepared for what came next. Identity, purpose, and relationships all shift after exit.

The business side is left too late

Most owners engage advisors months before sale — by which point the gaps are too big to fix. The Dirty Dozen assessment identifies what needs work years in advance.

Value is left on the table

Without knowing your indicative valuation range, it's hard to know what you're working towards — or whether a deal on the table is actually a good one.

Preparation is everything

Founders who start preparing 2–3 years before sale consistently achieve better outcomes — higher prices, cleaner deals, and a transition they're actually ready for.

Not sure where to start?

Most founders find the personal assessment the most revealing — it surfaces things that the business assessment alone won't show you.

Developed by Exitologists • Based on years of M&A experience sell-side and buy-side