If you want to leave your business

on your own terms,
you need a strategic exit plan.

A successful business exit requires time and planning.

Everyone knows starting a business is Hard. Leaving your business shouldn’t be that hard.

FACT: 75% of former owners report having profound regrets just one year after leaving their business. (Source: EPI/PwC)

The problem is exit angst can leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and uncertain where to begin.

As an owner, you have poured your heart and soul into building and growing your business. After such dedication, it's unfair that you have to worry about getting fair value for your life’s investment and ensuring the business’ lasting success.

Don’t let your lack of time, lack of know-how, or fear of the unknown cause you to procrastinate creating a plan to successfully exit your business.

ExitMap®Express™ - 90 Day Exit Mapping Course

ExitMap® Express™ is a 90 day, step-by-step proven process, guided by a certified exit planner that creates a plan for owners to leave their business on their terms, without costly mistakes.

This planning process uses 9 steps to guide you through the steps you need to take to create a custom-designed and documented plan to achieve the goals you have set. The exit planner works one-on-one with the owners, through 5 workshop style meetings designed to gain clarity on the exit path and identify the expert advisors required to implement the plan.

ExitMap® Express™ will help owners like you deal with exit angst to overcome planning procrastination that can leave them feeling stuck, confused, and fearful of their future life after business.

Through the use of a proven-planning process, you will sort out your confusion, clarify your goals and use tried and true strategies to create your exit plan. Under the guidance of an certified exit planner, you will be able to navigate the exit planning process.

You will gain clarity and confidence about the exit plan you create.

In fact, you will learn that exit angst is normal and the cure is taking action to design an exit roadmap. This confidence will inspire you to put your plan into action. Implementing an actionable plan based on your goals will ensure a smooth and successful exit.

About Joe Markovitch

Joe Markovitch, is a Certified Exit Planner and Business Advisor, with an impressive track record in the industry. As the Co-founder of Solly’s Bagelry, Joe brings to the table over three decades of hands-on experience in the Vancouver SME business scene.

Joe's expertise is deeply rooted in his personal journey of business exit, a process that led him to delve deeper into this critical aspect of business life cycle. His experiences, combined with the exit narratives of numerous former SME owners, fuelled his passion for guiding other business owners towards a more smooth, organized and rewarding exit process.

Joe's qualifications are far from ordinary. His comprehensive background as a business owner, coupled with his professional coaching practice and exit advisor certification, positions him as an expert in the field of exit planning. He is dedicated to assisting business owners in navigating what is often the most significant transaction of their lives - the transition from their businesses and onto a gratifying life after business.

ExitMap®Express™ - 90 Day Exit Mapping Course

ExitMap®Express™ is a 90 day, step-by-step planning process, guided by a certified exit planner that allows owners to leave their business on their terms, without costly mistakes.

Stage 1: Evaluate Stakeholders

Discovery is all about understanding where you are now and where you want to go. In this initial phase, we'll delve deep into your current business situation, your personal and financial goals, and the unique challenges you face. It's the essential starting point to craft a tailored exit strategy that aligns with your vision and lays the groundwork for a successful transition.

Step 1: ExitMap® ER Diagnostic

Our method, tested with numerous exit-minded business owners, involves 22 key questions to identify gaps and prepare your business for a smooth exit. With our guidance, you'll gain the clarity and strategy needed to navigate your business exit confidently. This is what works today. Let's get started! 

Step 2: Document Checklist

Discover the system guiding exit-minded owners to secure essential documents for smooth transitions. Learn 10 crucial documents to avoid costly mistakes and delays. Gain clarity and confidence in your exit strategy. Dive into the solution making a difference today!

Step 3: Business Baseline Interview

This precise system helps exit-minded business owners and their trusted advisors effectively outline and test their exit strategies, ensuring clarity and confidence. It's delivering real results right now. Ready to start?

Stage 2: Testing your Readiness

Testing the Vision & Organizational Readiness ensures that your exit aspirations align with the reality of your business's current state. In this phase, we evaluate how prepared your organization is for the transition, identify potential gaps, and assess if your vision for the exit is feasible. This critical step ensures that both your dream and your team are primed for the journey ahead.

Step 4: Financial Readiness 

This exact system has helped countless exit-minded owners and advisors quickly and predictably know how much money they need to sustain a desired lifestyle for the rest of their lives.

Step 5: Business Readiness

This proven strategy for exit-minded owners and advisors quickly evaluates key factors to boost business value and ensure a smooth management transition, offering clarity and results. Let's dive in!

Step 6: Personal Readiness

Our strategy is the proven system that has enabled exit-minded business owners to swiftly and reliably find a new purpose and identity for a meaningful life after exiting their business. Gain clarity and direction for what comes next. This is the method that's effective today. Ready to get started?

Stage 3: Plan Priority Actions

Strategy Presentation & Action Items revolves around presenting a tailored exit strategy, honed from insights gathered in the prior stages. Here, we lay out a clear roadmap, delineating each actionable step necessary for a successful transition. It's about clarity, direction, and empowering you with the tools and tasks to move forward with confidence.

Step 7: SMART Exit Goal setting

This strategy reflects the EXACT SYSTEM we have used to help countless Exit-Minded Business Owners to quickly and predictably pick the Value Drivers, in each business area that will make the most financial impact to your valuation and salability - what's working right now - so let's dig in!

Step 8: Priority Actions

Discover the EXACT  SYSTEM that's helped exit-minded owners identify key value drivers, enhancing company valuation and marketability

Step 9: Your ExitMap® final report

Our direct system helps exit-minded owners rapidly create a clear exit plan with actionable steps, timelines, and accountability. Ready to jump in?

The Business Exit Success Method - featuring ExitMap®Express™

Overcome your angst with this 90-day, step-by-step structured coaching program, to develop a customized strategic exit plan that allows you to leave your business on your terms, without costly mistakes.

In this program you will receive:

  • A professional portfolio of your strategic exit plan and vital documents (photo)

  • Professional guidance from a Certified Exit Planner

  • 5 x 90-minute custom strategic planning meetings

  • Structured meetings with actions, timelines, and follow-ups

  • Email support and weekly check-ins

  • All of the training, exercises and worksheets you needPlus, educational articles, videos and newsletters

Engage in our ExitMap®Express™ program before 07/31/2024 and we will prepare your Business Continuity Instructions at 50% off the regular fee. Thats a $750 discount.

Overcome Exit Angst

You will properly prepare an ownership transition plan that is custom-designed to meet your exit goals to “leave your business on your terms”.

Stay in Control

You will feel calm, in control and confident about the decisions you are making and the actions you are taking to transfer ownership.

Excited about Life after Business

You will be excited about your life after business and feel renewed purpose and meaning in your new work-life balance.

Own Your Time

Gain back the time you have devoted to your business and invest it in your new life’s mission, with the freedom you earned to do what you want and love what you do.

Jerry & Andrea, Business Owners:

"There is no way we would be where we are now without Joe's help and support, I know we wouldn’t have got there. The business is so much better positioned now, strong management teams, strong teams, good processes and systems."

John, Business Owner:

"Joe has been very good with the agenda and pushing me to make decisions, inwardly looking at what I want to do and outwardly putting a team together. I’ve been happy and I am sharing it with my business owner peer group. Part of Joe's responsibility is holding my feet to the fire to make sure I get to those certain milestones."

Steve & Julie Business Owners:

"Joe is really good at keeping everyone accountable otherwise we would have wandered off for sure and let this slide, he held us in check. He seemed to figure out how to communicate with us, we learnt alot, he was patient, we got through it. It has opened up our eyes to this whole thing."

Limited Spots Available

To ensure high-quality results for my clients, I accept a limited number of engagements.

I guarantee you will have a professional portfolio of your strategic exit plan and vital documents. You will have the action items and timelines you need to begin the next phase of the exit planning process.

Myth 1: I Can Do Exit Planning Myself

Fact: Exit planning is a complex process that requires specific expertise in areas such as financial planning, tax, legal structures, and more. A certified exit planner like ExitMap® Express™ can guide you through the process, helping to avoid costly mistakes and ensure a successful transition.

Myth #2: I don't have the time.

Fact: Having a proven step-by- step process to follow and a certified exit planner to guide you will help make the planning experience be less stressful, chaotic and disruptive to your life and business. Truth is, you may never find the time. You create it, by transferring time from tasks you no longer need to do and investing that time saved into something you do need to do - plan your exit stage right and ensuring the business’s continuity for the future.

Myth #3: You Only Need to Plan for Your Exit When You're Ready to Sell

Fact: Effective exit planning should begin years before the actual exit. Exit strategies aren't just about selling the business; they're about maximizing the business's value, securing your financial future, and ensuring a smooth transition of leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ExitMap® Express™ program help me create a customized exit plan?

ExitMap® Express™ ensures your exit plan is tailored to your personal and business objectives by utilizing a holistic approach. It takes into account both your business goals and personal aspirations, ensuring a seamless transition. 

What makes the ExitMap® Express™ program different from other exit planning methods?

ExitMap® Express™ is unique in its approach by offering a proven, step-by-step process led by a certified planner. It combines business analysis, strategic planning, and personal guidance to create a comprehensive and customized exit plan. 

Can the ExitMap® Express™ program help me, even if I don't know when or how I want to exit my business?

Absolutely, ExitMap® Express™ is designed to cater to all types of business owners. Whether you're uncertain or have a clear vision of your exit, this program helps define, refine and implement your personalized exit strategy. 

Will I get support during the process, or is it a one-time plan that I'm left to implement on my own?

The ExitMap® Express™ program offers comprehensive support throughout the process. The certified planner guides you step-by-step, and the support can continue even after your plan is created, ensuring smooth implementation. 

Can ExitMap® Express™ be customized to my specific business needs and goals?

ExitMap® Express™ customizes its planning process based on your unique business needs and goals. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The program adjusts to your specific business dynamics, ensuring the exit plan aligns with your business's unique aspects. 

What type of support can I expect to receive during and after the ExitMap® Express™ program?

During the ExitMap® Express™ program, you will receive consistent support from a certified planner. They will guide you through each step of the process, providing expert advice and insights, ensuring the plan aligns with your vision and goals. 

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