Exit Planning isn't about leaving.
It's About Building a Business the Market Will Pay For
Smart owners plan early - so when the time comes, the business is transferable, resilient, and valued on the buyer's terms, not just the owner's expectations!
Exit Planning Action
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: The structured analysis of your business's current market value, followed by a focused strategy to strengthen the drivers buyers reward - and reduce the risks they discount.
The Value Acceleration Methodology™
Discover
Clarify the value of your business today, why it is valued where it is, and what you can do to accelerate its value.
Prepare
Execute a series of 90-Day Sprints geared towards prioritizing, executing, measuring, reconnecting, and recalibrating growth.
Decide
Answering the four essential questions to determine if your business is attractive and read to make a successful transition.
The Range of Value
All businesses fall within a range of value. How does your company's value compare to Best In Class companies?
Your Intangible Capital
drives 80% of your value
Traditional accounting tracks tangible assets - but 80% of your business's value is intangible. Most owners ignore these hidden drivers of growth, loosing revenue today and value when they sell.
Human Capital
Structure Capital
Customer Capital
Social Capital
Are You Ready to Discover Your Exit Strategy?
“Working with Jeffrey is a game-changer. His strategic vision and unmatched ability to develop others drive real growth. If you're ready to elevate your business, Jeffrey is the partner you need!”
Kevin Aylesworth | san diego, california
5 Stages of Value Maturity
Owning a business carries significant risks. Applying the 5 Stages of Value Maturity methodology will empower you to minimize those risks and build a stronger, more valuable company.
"Did you know it's possible to leave millions of dollars on the table and never even know it until it's too late?...Focusing on sales and income first is understandable but misguided. It's a blind spot for many Lifestyle Business Owners. Sales and income are important. But the only way to have value AND income is to focus on value first."
Christopher M. Snider
Meet Jeffrey Czajka, CEPA®
President & Founder
Jeffrey Czajka is a entrepreneur, leader, and consultant know for combining strategic clarity with the ability to implement the tactical plan. He has decades of experience helping his clients strengthen their talent, sharpen their strategy, and scale with confidence.
As the founder of multiple business, and consultant to many others, Jeffrey has spent the past 25-years guiding business owners and sales professionals through meaningful transformation. His work has supported individual performers and firms in scaling from early-stage operations to thriving enterprises.
Whether he's advising a leadership team, leading Growth Groups, teaching new client acquisition programs, or helping business owners maximize their exit plans, Jeffrey brings a mix of strategic insight, real-world experience, and a sense of fun that makes the process both productive and enjoyable.
Who is the Exit Planning Institute?
The Exit Planning Institute, creators of the Value Acceleration Methodology™, stands as the premier authority in guiding business owners through successful transitions that unlock maximum value. With up to 80% of a business owner's net worth often tied to their company, the stakes are high - and the need for strategic planning is critical. Partnering with a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) ensures you are working with a trained expert who understands how to grow enterprise value, align personal and financial goals, and prepare you for a transition on your terms - whether you choose to exit or not.
What's the next step
If you foresee a possibility of exiting your business in the next five years it is critical you Begin Exit Planning now. It's never too early to start a conversation.
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