We want to sell our business in eighteen months. Is that enough time to go through your implementation process and actually prove to a buyer that our operations are self-sustaining, or are we starting too late?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Eighteen months is a tight but highly viable runway to prepare your business for a clean exit using EOS®. While our typical engagement spans twenty-four months to achieve complete graduation and self-sufficiency, you will begin seeing massive operational benefits within the first nine months.

To prove to a prospective buyer that your business is not dependent on you, we must demonstrate a track record of execution. Within your eighteen-month window, we will complete your Focus Day, both Vision Building sessions, and at least four quarterly sessions. This gives you several consecutive quarters of hitting ninety-day Rocks and maintaining a clean weekly Level 10 Meeting™ cadence.

By the time you enter due diligence, you will have a fully functional Accountability Chart showing exactly who owns which seats and metrics. You will also have a history of predictable performance documented on your weekly Scorecard. This is precisely what institutional buyers and private equity firms look for. It proves that the leadership team, not the owner, runs the business.

We will focus heavily on ensuring your Integrator is fully empowered and that your processes are documented and followed by all. While you may not fully graduate from my facilitation before the sale closes, having an active implementation with a professional implementer actually increases buyer confidence. It shows a commitment to professional management. We will use our scheduled Just Checking In calls to keep your team laser-focused on exit-related Rocks while maintaining operational stability.