Preparing a Business for Sale & Exit Planning

Preparing Your Business for Exit: 3 Years Out

Nearly 80% of businesses never sell. To materially improve your odds of a successful exit, you need to start building transferable value long before you hit the market.

Dale Coutts February 18, 2026

Preparing Your Business for Exit: 3 Years Out

Preparing for Exit

Many business owners think about selling only when they are tired or ready to retire. By then, it might be too late to maximize value.

Successful exit planning starts years in advance. It’s about building a business that can run without you, has clean financials, and a clear growth trajectory.