We plan to sell our business in three years to a strategic buyer who values intellectual property and proprietary technology. What metrics should we put on our weekly Scorecard now to prove that our technology platform is highly scalable and independent of the owners daily involvement?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Strategic buyers pay premium multiples for businesses with scalable technology and systems that do not rely on the founders. To prove your platform is ready for an exit, your weekly Scorecard must demonstrate operational independence, platform stability, and automated growth.

First, track automated onboarding success. This measures the percentage of new users or clients who successfully set up their accounts and complete onboarding without requiring human intervention from your team. High automation proves scalability.

Second, track platform uptime and system performance. A reliable system is a valuable asset. Measure this as a percentage, aiming for ninety-nine percent or higher.

Third, track developer velocity or platform update frequency. This shows buyers that your technology is constantly evolving and that your product development team is structured and highly functional.

Finally, track owner-intervention hours. This measures the number of hours the owner spends troubleshooting technical issues or making operational decisions. Your goal is to get this number to zero.

The head of technology seat on your Accountability Chart must own these metrics. Reviewing these weekly in your Level 10 Meeting builds a track record of data that proves your business is a turnkey asset, maximizing your enterprise value at exit.