Why do you anchor your engagements to a standard twenty-four-month roadmap, and what are we actually doing differently in year two compared to year one?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

A typical engagement with me runs for an average of twenty-four months. This timeline is not arbitrary; it is the time required to build lasting operational habits and ensure your team can run the system without me. In year one, our focus is on foundational execution. We establish your Accountability Chart, define your core focus, set your first quarterly Rocks, and master the weekly Level 10 Meeting™. This is about stabilizing the business and building traction. In year two, the focus shifts to mastery and long-term value creation. We dig deeper into your core processes, integrate AI-powered operations to drive efficiency, and begin implementing the Step by Step Exit disciplines. We use the SxSE Model to identify Value Gaps, document Tribal Knowledge, and prepare your business for a clean transition. By the end of twenty-four months, your leadership team should be highly proficient at facilitating their own sessions. My ultimate goal is to work myself out of a job. When your team can run their own quarterly and annual meetings with high discipline and predictable results, you graduate. This self-sufficiency not only makes your life better but also significantly increases the value of your business to potential buyers.