The 10-Day Value Gap +
Acquisition Readiness
Sprint
A decision-grade plan to close buyer discounts, and use bolt-on acquisitions to move up the valuation ladder (when bolt-ons are part of the plan).
In 10 business days, you’ll get a clear, numbers-driven view of your value gap, the buyer discounts holding back your multiple, and a sequenced roadmap to build a buyer-ready business. If bolt-ons are part of the plan, we’ll define the acquisition posture with strict criteria and no-go rules that prevent deal chasing.
No cost. No pitch. Confidential.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This Sprint is for you if:
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You’re thinking about an exit in 2–5 years (or need to evaluate timing now)
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The business still depends too much on you
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You suspect buyer discounts are compressing value and terms
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You want a plan grounded in buyer logic, not generic “business planning”
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You’re open to bolt-ons as an accelerator when they’re part of the plan, with criteria/no-go rules and integration standards
Not a fit if:
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You want a broker to list immediately
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You want a “business plan” without execution discipline
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You want acquisitions as a goal, rather than a lever tied to buyer value
WHAT YOU’LL HAVE BY DAY 10
By Day 10, you’ll have:
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Value Gap Scorecard: what your business is worth today vs. what changes value if you execute
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Buyer Risk Stack: the specific buyer discounts most likely affecting your multiple
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Acquisition posture (if bolt-ons are part of the plan): bolt-ons that could accelerate value, plus criteria/no-go rules that prevent deal chasing
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Financing + integration readiness screen: what’s fundable, what’s risky, and what must be true before pursuing a deal
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12–18 Month Roadmap: 5–7 moves, sequenced, with buyer impact and priorities
Bottom line: you’ll know what to do next, and why it matters to buyers.
WHAT WE LOOK AT
We focus on what buyers price most aggressively:
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Customer concentration and revenue fragility
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Owner dependency and key-person risk
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Reporting clarity (does the financial story hold up in diligence?)
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Margin / operations volatility and predictability
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Differentiation and repeatable growth
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Team capacity and systems readiness (including AI where it reduces friction)
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If bolt-ons are part of the plan: integration readiness and value leakage risks
DELIVERABLES
You receive (in writing):
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Value Gap Scorecard (baseline + target + gap)
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Buyer Risk Stack (top buyer discounts + priorities)
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Acquisition posture (if bolt-ons are part of the plan): thesis, criteria/no-go rules, and filters that prevent deal chasing
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Financing + integration readiness screen (if bolt-ons are part of the plan)
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12–18 Month Roadmap (sequenced, buyer-driven)
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Optional: baseline across core value drivers (including Value Builder Score) to quantify priorities and track progress
HOW THE SPRINT WORKS
Simple. Concrete. Fast.
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Kickoff + Inputs
We gather essential context, financials, and operating realities (no busywork). -
Value Gap + Buyer Discounts
We identify the buyer discounts compressing value and the few moves that matter most. -
Acquisition posture (if applicable)
Thesis + criteria + no-go rules + readiness screen (funding + integration). -
Roadmap + Decision Summary
You get a sequenced plan you can execute, with or without me.
Time requirement: typically 2–4 hours across 10 business days (plus a short kickoff and a Day 10 review).
WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT
Most exit planning focuses on “improvements.”
This Sprint focuses on buyer pricing and sequencing, and when bolt-ons are part of the plan, we treat acquisitions like a buyer would: criteria, finance-ability, diligence posture, and integration standards.
I’m not a broker looking for a listing. I’m a growth-and-exit advisor focused on increasing enterprise value before you sell.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SPRINT
Most owners choose one of three paths:
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Path A: Implementation Sprints (fixed scope)
We remove the biggest buyer discounts first, one sprint at a time.
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Path B: Value Acceleration Retainer (execution + accountability)
Ongoing execution to build transferable value and reduce buyer discounts.
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Path C: Bolt-On Execution Support (deal-specific) (if bolt-ons are part of the plan) Target triage, financing coordination, diligence planning, and integration-risk prevention.
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Or: take the roadmap and run. Some owners execute internally with their team.
Continuation credit: 50% of the Sprint fee credited toward your first implementation sprint or first retainer month if started within 30 days.
INVESTMENT
Typical investment: $9,500–$12,500 (standard: $12,500)
You’ll receive a written scope and fixed fee confirmation before we begin.
FAQ
Do you sell businesses or take a commission?
No. I’m not a broker. My work is focused on increasing enterprise value and reducing buyer discounts before you sell, and helping you run an organized process when you’re ready.
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Do I need to be ready for acquisitions?
No. We can build your buyer-ready platform first while defining the acquisition posture (thesis, criteria/no-go rules, readiness screen). If bolt-ons are part of the plan, we execute them with discipline.
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What if I just want the plan and my team executes?
That’s an option. The roadmap is built to be usable without me. Many owners still choose implementation support for speed and accountability.
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How quickly can we start?
Start with the Readiness Call. If it’s a fit, we’ll confirm the right level and timing.