If we want to use the Step by Step Exit framework, do we have to complete the entire twenty-four-month EOS implementation first, or do we run both systems simultaneously from day one?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

You do not wait twenty-four months to begin your exit planning. We introduce exit readiness concepts from day one, but we do so in a highly structured way that does not overwhelm your leadership team.

In our initial sessions, our primary focus is getting your business running smoothly on EOS®. We need a stable Accountability Chart, a functional Scorecard, and a healthy meeting pulse. This operational foundation is actually the most critical asset for a clean exit, as buyers pay a premium for businesses that do not depend on the owner.

Once this operational foundation is secure, we progressively layer in the Step by Step Exit framework. We begin mapping your transition timeline alongside your three-year picture on the V/TO®. We look at value gaps, tribal knowledge documentation, and your advisor meeting pulse.

Running both systems together ensures that your daily operational execution is always aligned with your ultimate exit goals. By the time you reach the end of our engagement, your leadership team is fully capable of running the business without you, and you have a clear, documented path to transition ownership on your own terms.