Before any spreadsheet, the hardest questions are personal. Clarity about what you want from an exit shapes every later decision — timing, structure, the kind of buyer, and what 'good' looks like for you.
What this dimension covers
- Personal goals and timing
- Life after exit
- Your freedom number
- Legacy and employees
- Clean break vs. transition
- Ideal buyer characteristics
- Emotional readiness
An exit built around a sale price you never needed tends to feel hollow. Start with what you actually want the exit to deliver.