Built for most founders. Clear, focused, and designed to get you exit-ready.
The Core Program covers the key topics you need for a smart, well-planned exit. Monthly 60-minute group sessions led by Kirk Michie dive into valuation, deal prep, buyer types, tax tips, legal risks, and the common mistakes to avoid.
Monthly 60-min group session · cohorts capped at 20 founders
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Every member gets the full curriculum.
- Valuation fundamentals
- Preparing your business for sale
- Building the deal team
- Professionalizing financials
- Information sharing strategies
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Identifying types of buyers: strategic vs. financial
- Handling unsolicited offers
- Cost-saving strategies during the sale
- Tax minimization tactics
- Go-to-market (GTM) strategy
- Navigating due diligence
- Understanding legal agreements and mitigating post-close risks
- Reps & warranties: reducing your exposure post-sale
- Sale structures: asset vs. stock sales
- Understanding gross-up calculations
- Common founder mistakes — and how to avoid them
- Best practices for a successful exit
- Planning for post-sale life
Get started with ExitWell Core.
Get the clarity, tools, and expert guidance you need to start building real exit value — now or in the future. ExitWell Core is your monthly touchpoint to stay sharp, prepare smart, and make confident decisions when opportunity knocks.
A taste of what’s inside.
Questions worth answering.
Core was created by Kirk Michie, who's been involved in over $1 billion in deals in the last two years. It's designed to help you think more strategically about your business — whether you're eyeing a sale, exploring a capital partner, or simply focused on growing value. Core helps you get clear on the why behind your next move and lays out a more thoughtful, focused path forward.
Whether you're planning to sell in one year or three, the goal of Core is simple: to help you exit on your terms. You'll get a clear roadmap to boost your company's value, steer clear of common pitfalls that can derail a deal, and understand what buyers are really looking for. The result? A higher sale price, better terms, and a smoother, more confident journey to the finish line.
Core is designed for any business owner who's beginning to explore their exit options. It gives you a clear, practical roadmap to make confident decisions, offering tools, strategies, and timing insights to help you approach your next move with the same determination and clarity that's gotten you this far as a founder.
Start with one of our free webinars — each one delivers practical insights, including our flagship session, 6 Secrets to Selling Your Business. It's just 60 minutes and packed with value. From there, if you're ready to go deeper, join ExitWell Core. You'll get access to monthly live sessions, 200+ on-demand videos, and expert guidance to help you build value, avoid common pitfalls, and prepare your business for a successful exit — whether that's soon or still a few years out.
ExitWell isn't built on theory — it's grounded in real-world deal experience. Our founder leads an active investment bank that works exclusively with selling founders. We've led over 60 transactions and nearly $1 billion in deal volume. We understand how buyers operate, which seller protections matter most, and what deal terms really drive value — because we've been across the table negotiating them. These aren't programs built on case studies; they're built on reps in the M&A gym.
ExitWell Core is $699 per month. That includes live monthly sessions with Kirk Michie, access to our on-demand video library, priority registration for webinars, and a clear roadmap to improve your business value and exit readiness. Month-to-month — cancel anytime.
Send us a note at info@exitwellnow.com, or go old school and call (424) 468-0080.
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