I am the founder and I still close 80 percent of our enterprise deals, which is why my name is in the Sales seat on our Accountability Chart. If I want to exit the business in two years, how do I build a scalable Sales seat that does not rely on my personal relationships?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

If you are the primary driver of sales in your business, you do not own a scalable enterprise; you own a high-paying job. To secure a clean exit and a premium valuation, you must transition your enterprise sales accounts to a structured, repeatable sales system run by someone else.

The first step is to document your sales process, from lead generation to contract signing. This prevents your sales methodology from remaining trapped in your head. Once documented, look at your Accountability Chart and define the exact roles of the Sales seat.

Next, you must find a leader who GWCs this seat. This could be an internal promotion or an external hire. Once you place the right person in the seat, you must transition your accounts systematically.

Begin by introducing the new Sales Leader to your existing enterprise clients as the primary point of contact, framing the transition as an upgrade in service. Your role shifts from being the closer to being the strategic advisor who supports the Sales Leader from the background. By successfully delegating this seat, you show potential buyers that the revenue engine of the business will continue to run and grow long after you have exited.