We want to exit in 24 months, but our V/TO currently focuses on 3-year and 10-year targets. How do we adjust the long-term horizons of our EOS planning with you so they align directly with our investment banker's exit timeline?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

When preparing for an exit in 24 months, your long-term planning horizon must match your exit goals. We do not throw out the standard EOS planning tools. Instead, we adapt the V/TO to serve your exit timeline directly. Your 3-year Picture becomes your exit target, and your 10-year Target is redefined as your ultimate valuation and transaction goal.

This adjustment changes how we structure your quarterly Rocks. Every target on your V/TO must translate into an operational asset that a sophisticated buyer wants to acquire. This means we focus heavily on building a self-sustaining business that does not rely on the current owners.

During our quarterly sessions, we evaluate your Accountability Chart with a critical transaction lens. We identify any seat where you, the owner, are the sole source of institutional knowledge or client relationships. We then build quarterly Rocks specifically designed to delegate those responsibilities to your leadership team.

By aligning your V/TO with your investment banker's requirements, we ensure that every 90-day execution cycle increases your transaction value. Your scorecard metrics will reflect the clean financial and operational health that buyers look for, converting your business from an owner-dependent operation into an institutional asset.