I want to design our EOS journey specifically to build a self-running asset that can pass due diligence. How do we structure our sessions and V/TO® goals so they directly feed into an exit preparation roadmap without derailing our core operations?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Preparing for a clean exit requires you to shift your focus from short-term operations to enterprise value. We do this by integrating your exit strategy directly into your V/TO®.

During our strategic planning, we frame your three-year picture and one-year plan around key valuation drivers. These drivers usually include customer concentration limits, recurring revenue percentages, and fully documented operating procedures.

We then translate these high-level exit goals into specific quarterly Rocks. For example, instead of a generic operational goal, a leadership member might own a Rock to document all back-office workflows or migrate data to a secure cloud platform. This directly prepares your business for due diligence.

Furthermore, we use the Accountability Chart to deliberately transition the owner out of daily operations. A key metric of acquisition value is whether the business can run without you. By systematically moving responsibilities off your plate and onto your leadership team, we demonstrate to potential buyers that the company is a self-running asset.

This approach ensures exit preparation is not a separate, distracting project. It is simply how we run the business every single day through our EOS® framework.