Exit Readiness Mastermind: Build value now, keep your options open
If an exit is on your horizon in the next few years, the best time to prepare is now. Exit readiness is not just a legal or financial checklist; it is the work of transforming a founder-reliant operation into a transferable asset with clean financials, a steady cash flow, and a team that can execute the plan without you.
Exit Readiness at a Glance
Being exit-ready means your business can thrive without your daily intervention. It involves:
Leaders in the right seats with clear scorecards.
Documented delivery so processes are teachable and measurable.
Reliable KPIs and financials that are easy to explain to potential buyers.
A tighter cash cycle to fund growth and reduce risk.
A protected legacy ensuring customers and employees are set up to thrive.
If you are heading toward a transition and have no formal exit plan, day-to-day decisions likely still run through you. You might be unsure what the company is worth, margins and cash may feel unpredictable, and core processes might live in people’s heads instead of simple playbooks.
If this sounds familiar, the Exit Readiness Mastermind is for you.
The Exit Readiness Mastermind
This is a yearlong, guided program with Merin Coutts. You meet one-on-one with Merin and also work alongside a small, industry-exclusive group of owners. The goal is simple: make steady, practical improvements with clear direction and real accountability.
How It Works
Month 1: Private Kickoff
We sit down to set your baseline. You will get your Value Builder Score™, a clear picture of where things stand today, the goals that matter most, and a 90-day priority map.
Months 2 to 12: Monthly Workshops
Once a month, you join a session on one of the 8 Key Drivers of Company Value. We translate each topic into concrete steps you can actually execute with your team. These drivers include:
Financial Performance: Clean books and predictable cash flow.
Hub & Spoke: Systems that run without your daily involvement.
Switzerland Structure: Reducing dependency on any single employee, customer, or supplier.
Recurring Revenue: Creating predictable income streams acquirers love.
Between Sessions: Small Actions
You put the steps into practice. That means reducing reliance on the owner, shoring up margins and cash, and writing down how core work gets done so others can run it.
Final Month: One-on-One Recap
We review wins, set next steps, and determine if you wish to continue working together for more in-depth support as you approach your exit timeline.
Who This Is For
This program is designed for owners of Canadian service, construction, and trade companies with 10 or more employees in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Ontario. It is ideal if you want to prepare for a sale or handoff in the next three to five years and are concerned about protecting your team and customers during the transition.
Book a quick call with Merin to confirm if it's a good fit.
Learn More About the Exit Readiness Mastermind
Build value now. Exit when you are ready.
Cheers, Merin