The Business Exit Strategy Playbook and Workshop
4 days
·Cohort-based Course
A not-to-be-missed educational workshop for entrepreneurs serious about maximizing the proceeds of an eventual sale.
The Business Exit Strategy Playbook and Workshop
4 days
·Cohort-based Course
A not-to-be-missed educational workshop for entrepreneurs serious about maximizing the proceeds of an eventual sale.
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Course overview
Scale to Eight- and Nine-Figure Exits
99% of founders lack a clear understanding of their business’s true value from a buyer’s perspective or in the case of an IPO, Wall street's expectations. Additionally, many entrepreneurs unrealistically rely on a multiple of annual recurring revenue, EBITDA, or backlog projections to value their companies, however, the best buyers that are willing to pay a premium when acquiring a company dictate the valuation of your business based on the business model, strategic drivers that enhance competitive advantage, predictability of discretionary cash flows, and good old growth. Exiting your business can be overwhelming, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be.
My mission with this workshop is to offer unconflicted advice by giving you the tools needed to future-proof your company and increase its valuation so that you can scale to eight- and nine-figure exits.
That’s why I created The Business Exit Strategy Playbook and Workshop—a 4-day live, virtual cohort-based course crafted for entrepreneurs and their leadership teams to align on a shared exit strategy, with all the details they need to interactively put the playbook into practice.
Enroll today and take command of your exit strategy and legacy.
Who is this course for
01
Scaling Series A and beyond founders who want to create viable options and improve their chances of a successful exit via M&A or IPO.
02
Entrepreneurs who want to get ready for an exit in 1-2 years and set themselves up for successful financial and personal legacies.
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Entrepreneurs who want to scale their business and then exit in 3-5+ years at significantly higher valuations.
What you’ll get out of this course
Do you want an exit strategy playbook unique to your business?
At the end of this course, you'll be able to develop a playbook for positioning your business for a lucrative exit and navigating the acquisition process.
Are you waiting until you're "ready" to exit before you start planning?
You'll develop a comprehensive exit strategy tailored to your business that aligns with your long-term goals. Through our conversations on desirability, you'll identify what a successful exit looks like for you and ensure timely preparation and repositioning.
Are your expectations about your company's value grounded in reality?
We'll upgrade your understanding of business valuation by focusing on how strategic buyers assesses a company’s worth beyond vanity metrics such as revenue, EBITDA, revenue per employee, NPS, etc.
Are you prepared to do what's necessary to amplify the valuation of your company?
We'll help you hack your existing business model to significantly improve your company’s desirability ensuring that your decisions are iterative and guided by long-term vision of a high value exit rather than short-term patched work strategies.
Are you struggling to understand how the external environment impacts your company's ability to scale?
You'll master the ability to analyze macroeconomic trends, key market drivers, industry shifts, and technological advancements to make informed decisions that empower you to confidently scale no matter what and strategically guide your exit.
Have you planned for what comes after the sale of your business?
You'll develop a post-exit roadmap that aligns with the desirability of your personal and professional goals, ensuring a purposeful and fulfilling transition into your next chapter that also considers your team, community, and stakeholders.
Are you ready to receive expert feedback and coaching on a business you're excited to exit?
Whether you're selling your business now or contemplating an innovative growth strategy prior to a future exit, there will be lots of opportunity to receive guided feedback from your peers and instructors in a cohort setting and 1:1 office hours post course completion.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Belinda Ephraim in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
4 live sessions • 7 lessons
Week 1
Sep
17
Day 1: The Desirability Conversation
Sep
18
Day 2: The Viability Conversation
Sep
19
Day 3: The Feasibility Conversation
Sep
20
Day 4: The Adaptability Conversation
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Meet your instructor
Belinda Ephraim
Belinda Ephraim
Belinda is a seasoned M&A advisor and investment banker with nearly three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, financier, and c-suite executive. As the Founder & CEO of Katalyst Point, a boutique M&A advisory firm, Belinda's corporate investment banking experience on 120+ M&A deals, $30B+ closed, and Fortune 500 expertise make her unmatched and uniquely equipped to guide you through the complexities of strategically planning your exit via M&A or IPO. Her deep understanding of what drives successful acquisitions by strategic buyers has earned her a spot among the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2024 Women of Influence in Finance.
In "The Business Exit Strategy Playbook and Workshop," Belinda combines her M&A subject matter expertise with a hands-on, interactive approach, ensuring you walk away with a clear, actionable playbook for your unique exit strategy. Whether you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or investor, this workshop is an opportunity to secure a legacy of success on the path to eight- and nine-figure exits.
Hosted live and online.
Delivered in 3-hour sessions over 4 days.
Discounted team pricing is available for 2+ seats.
Limited to small group sizes of just 15 participants.
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Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects specific to your business.
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other entrepreneurs through breakout rooms and project teams.
Shared wisdom with a cohort of like-minded peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you ready for an nine-figure exit?
I'm not sure if this course is for you but if you decide to complete our free assessment, then I am confident you will thank me. Don't worry, we're here to help you through this process and prepare you for a high value exit.
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