Exit Ready: Rocks, Roles, and Results That Power Your Exit Plan

"Exit Ready’s methodical, step-by-step approach transforms the daunting task of planning an exit into a predictable, value-maximizing process for any EOS company.”

—Gino Wickman

Author of Traction & Shine,

Creator of EOS®

Are you maximizing the value of your company?

Every business owner, without exception, will eventually exit their business. It might be a carefully orchestrated exit, the culmination of years of planning. Or, it could be thrust upon you unexpectedly, a sudden turn forced by circumstances beyond your control. What will happen to you and the business you’ve painstakingly built when it's time to step away?

Authored by experienced entrepreneurs Tyler Smith and Kelly J. Carter, Exit Ready shows you how to elevate your already well-run EOSⓇ company into an organization that's primed for a smooth, successful, and highly profitable transition, whenever that time may come.

In Exit Ready, you’ll discover how to:

• Implement the Step-by-Step Model so you can layer exit-focused thinking onto each of the Six Key ComponentsⓇ of EOS.
• Utilize the Six1 Framework to coordinate your EOS efforts with your six trusted advisors.
• Follow the Exit-Ready Process to systematically assess your current state of readiness, identify gaps, and implement necessary changes to become Exit-Ready.
• Use the SxSE Exercises to implement every aspect of SxSE effectively and efficiently.

Exit Ready is about creating options, not limiting them or merely preparing for a distant sale that may occur someday. It's time to make your business stronger, more resilient, more marketable, and, ultimately, more valuable.

Start cultivating your Exit Ready company today.

Learn more at ExitFocused.com

Tyler Smith was one of Gino Wickman's first clients and has spent over 30 years as a hands-on entrepreneur. He led the build-and-exit of Niche Retail (chronicled in TractionⓇ), built-and-sold his next company to EOSⓇ, and served over 12 years guiding EOS's technology and marketing efforts-including creating Base Camp and EOS ONE-and today coaches companies as an EOS ImplementerⓇ. Tyler serves as Step by Step Exit's Visionary and EOS Implementer.

Kelly J. Carter is the co-founder and CEO of Beacon Retirement Planning Group, bringing over 35 years of experience as a financial life planner focused on helping entrepreneurs align their personal goals with smart wealth and tax strategies while preparing for successful transitions. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Kelly works closely with EOS Implementers to guide their clients through the Step-by-Step Exit process-identifying the value gap, addressing key financial, legal, and operational challenges, and positioning the company to be truly exit-ready. He also serves as the Integrator for Step by Step Exit.