Master Your Exit Plan: Sell Your Business, Preserve Your Legacy

Getting ready to exit your business? You need a Master Exit Plan to guide you through the process of successfully selling your company. You were competitive and tireless in your efforts to build a successful business. Now, it's time to sell your business for the optimal price and best terms. But how do you do that? As a business owner approaches their exit, confusion often sets in because there are many unanswered questions: What are the steps in the mergers and acquisitions process I should follow to successfully sell my business? How do I ensure my company will attract a buyer when I am ready to sell? What is the value of my business, so I can be sure a buyer won't steal my company? Will the net proceeds be enough money to sustain my life at the same level I enjoy as a business owner? When should I sell my business? Who can help me reach buyers and guide me through the process? What will I do after I sell my business? How do I protect my wealth once I've sold my business? Written in layman's terms and applicable across industries, Master Your Exit Plan is a roadmap that provides the answers to the above questions and brings clarity to what is a traditionally difficult process. Chris Vanderzyden presents every critical step to create a Master Exit Plan that will align your business, personal and financial goals and help you successfully execute the sale of your business. She shows you how to avoid costly mistakes when selling so you can enjoy financial security and preserve your legacy for future generations. If you own a business that you intend to sell someday, this is the best exit planning book you could buy! Recipient of a Readers' Favorite 5-Star ReviewYou've worked hard to build your business and now you feel that it is time to sell your business at a price that you rightfully deserve. If you do not have an exit plan, Chris Vanderzyden provides you with much-needed assistance in Master Your Exit Plan: Sell Your Business, Preserve Your Legacy. Here, she will give you the important know-how on exiting your business as well as who can help you navigate the process. Using a Master Exit Plan consisting of six parts, this book will give you a position of control and clarity to have a successful sale and satisfying post-ownership life. It has a holistic approach that gives you a clear blueprint of the critical financial planning that goes into selling your business. Time your exit-this is the golden rule that you will learn from reading and studying Master Your Exit Plan. As an entrepreneur who has launched, grown, and sold multiple businesses, Chris Vanderzyden has genuine empathy for your concerns. This is reflected in how she delivers her Master Exit Plan in crisp layman's terms. There is no unnecessary jargon that will confuse you-only clear information that you need to maximize the quality of your business selling experience. Preparation is key when timing your exit, and this book provides you with information to make sure that you are selling your business when things are good. Vanderzyden wants you to send a message to your potential buyers that they are going to acquire a growing and profitable business. Buy this book, read it, and learn from it because the worst mistake you can make is not having an effective exit strategy. Reviewed by Vincent Dublado

About the Author :
Chris Vanderzyden, CPA, CVGA, CEPA, is a founding partner of Legacy Partners, LLLP, an exit planning and M&A advisory firm dedicated to serving privately held, middle-market business owners by creating and executing successful exit strategies resulting in the harvesting and preservation of wealth.She speaks internationally on exit planning and mergers and acquisitions, is an expert contributor for media outlets, and is a guest lecturer for Harvard University Extension's Entrepreneurship and Innovation course.

Review :
Having a Master Exit Plan provided me with the information I needed to make the right decisions when I sold my business. Understanding the M&A process was critical when executing my Master Exit Plan and resulted in my receiving the best price and terms. If you want to be successful in selling your business, read this book. It will mean millions of dollars more in your pocket. - Paul Milano, former Owner, Stellar Building Technologies Creating a thriving business is a dream for entrepreneurs. Yet growing a business is all-consuming. While a lucrative exit is often back-of-mind, it is rarely planned or thoughtfully aligned with personal, financial or post-sale goals. In Master Your Exit Plan, Chris Vanderzyden provides a roadmap with easily understood steps and illustrative cases. This book is valuable to all business owners. As an entrepreneur myself, I wish I had these insights three businesses ago. This book is a must-read, whether you are a seasoned owner looking to sell a business or an entrepreneur just getting started. - James C. Fitchett, Harvard University faculty Entrepreneurship is the pillar that supports our communities. And every owner will inevitably exit their business. Master Your Exit Plan is a great educational tool that provides business owners with the necessary guidance to ensure a successful transition so their businesses and our communities will continue to thrive. - Steve Mariotti, Founder, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship The second best way to "Master Your Exit Plan" is to have one! The best way is to have a master advisor to aid you in navigating the process. Chris Vanderzyden shows you how to navigate the obstacles and come out on top with any merger or acquisition! - Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Chairman and Founder, C-Suite Network You spend your life building your business, and you only have one shot to sell it. Surround yourself with the right team and you will get the right results. Master Your Exit Plan is a must-read for any business owner, no matter what stage you are in. Chris Vanderzyden has tackled the issues all of us business owners face or will face and has laid out a roadmap for all to follow. Abraham Lincoln once stated, "A man who represents himself has a fool for a client." If you try to go it alone, well... Abe stated it well. - Mike Allen, CEO, Flatirons Capital Advisors Read this book to acquaint yourself with smart strategies that set you and your business up for the next chapter. Combining her seasoned expertise with the acumen of business planning advisors, Chris Vanderzyden, breaks down exit planning into thoughtful and manageable steps designed to optimize value-for you and your legacy. Clear. Instructive. Actionable. - Tracy Shaw, Vice Chair, SCORE Association Board of Directors At Commonwealth Financial Group, we often encounter business owners who are considering the sale of their business but lack guidance. There is a lot to consider when selling your business and Master Your Exit Plan will provide you with practical advice and strategies so you can maximize your results upon exit. This is a must-read for all business owners. - Eric Spindt, CFP(R), President and Managing Partner, Commonwealth Financial Group