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START WITH A CONVERSATION

The initial conversation costs nothing.
What it could save you – in value left on the table, in a process poorly designed, or in a decision made without the right perspective – is a different matter entirely.

An optimal exit requires depth, alignment, and mutual trust. Before any formal engagement, the goal is simple: determine whether there is a genuine fit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”x-section –boxed”][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”x-over-blur”][vc_column_text el_class=”x-text –checklist –list-bigger –larger”]

DEPTH OVER VOLUME

Mark and his team take on a deliberately limited number of mandates each year – not as a marketing device, but because the kind of exit they are committed to delivering requires genuine engagement.

He remains involved day-to-day throughout the exit process, from the first conversation through to closing, and does not commit to an engagement unless he believes meaningful value can be created.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”x-section”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”x-text –larger”]

Getting Started: Let’s determine if we’re a match

Below are two options. The first is more efficient, so we’ll respond faster with direct feedback. The 2nd option typically requires additional time to coordinate schedules in arranging a call between our teams.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”x-bar-section –blue –has-extension –no-over –unpad-bot” el_id=”questionnaire”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”x-text –white –boxed”]

Option 01 – THE FASTEST WAY TO BEGIN

Complete the questionnaire below and Mark’s team will carry out an initial assessment of your business, buyer landscape, and indicative positioning. This allows the first conversation to begin with substance rather than introductions.

Option 02 – The slow(er) route

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”x-text –checklist”]Email us here to arrange a no-cost introduction call. This route can take a few weeks to coordinate due to scheduling availability for you and us. This option will start with a 30-60 minute discussion and will cover:

• An overview of your business
• What your objectives are and why
• Financial performance for the last 2 financial years and this financial year to date
• Motives to sell for you and your shareholders
• Your timeframe for a sale
• Any previous exit attempts
• Initial valuation expectations

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THE DIRECT CONVERSATION

Prefer to start with a discussion? Email ExitSupport@markcarmichael.com to arrange a no-cost introductory call. The conversation typically covers your business overview, objectives, recent financial performance, shareholder structure, timeframe, and initial valuation thinking. You are also encouraged to bring any questions you have. The goal is simple: to offer candid insights rarely shared in early conversations, add real perspective, and ensure you leave the call better informed and better positioned than when it began.

If there is alignment, a deeper analysis and proposed approach will follow – before any commitment is made on either side.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]