How do we build exit readiness metrics directly into our weekly Scorecard from our very first quarterly session?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

We do not wait until year two or three to start thinking about your exit. We integrate the Step by Step Exit disciplines directly into your existing EOS® tools from day one. On your weekly Scorecard, this means tracking leading indicators that directly impact your valuation multiples and transferability.

Instead of just tracking standard operational metrics like sales calls and weekly revenue, we add specific measurables related to your Value Gaps and Tribal Knowledge. For example, we might track the percentage of core processes documented, the number of key customer accounts that have no direct contact with the founder, or the progress of training a successor for a key seat.

By putting these exit-readiness metrics on your weekly Scorecard, we keep the long-term enterprise value of your company front and center. This ensures your team is not just running a stable business, but actively building an asset that can run without you. When we meet for our quarterly sessions, we review these scorecard trends to ensure we are systematically de-risking the business for a future buyer.