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Structured Exits for Everyday Business Owners

Exits aren’t just for Unicorns. Real people, real exits. We talk prep, building value and getting the most out of your exit.

Learn from an M&A Advisor with over $100m in deals closed. If you’re looking for an exit someday, start here


Latest Articles

The Buyer With No Questions

Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

The Buyer With No Questions

It's not always a good sign when a buyer doesn't poke and prod. Here’s what to look for..

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Jan 6, 2026

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5 min read

The Clean Hand-Off: How to Exit Without Wrecking the Deal

The transition process & integration period post-closing is one of the most underestimated and critical parts of selling your business. Here’s how to get it right.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Nov 11, 2025

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5 min read

Lawyers In Your Deal.. Friend or Foe?

A good M&A lawyer is your shield. A bad one can be a wrecking ball. Here’s how to find the one that closes deals, not kills them.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Nov 5, 2025

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5 min read

The Silent Killer: Concentration

Why a single big client (or supplier) can damage your exit value.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Buyer Playbooks

Fit Check - Who's the Right Buyer for Your Business? Sophisticated vs. Owner/Operator

Oct 28, 2025

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5 min read

Fit Check - Who's the Right Buyer for Your Business? Sophisticated vs. Owner/Operator

Highlighting the psychology shifts between the two and how to best position your business.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Valuation Clarity

You Think Your Business Is Worth 5x. Here’s Why It’s Not.

Oct 21, 2025

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3 min read

You Think Your Business Is Worth 5x. Here’s Why It’s Not.

A blunt take on multiples, risk, and what really drives your valuation.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Exit Ready

The 12-Month Exit Sprint: What to Fix Before Going to Market

Oct 14, 2025

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5 min read

The 12-Month Exit Sprint: What to Fix Before Going to Market

Selling your business in the next 12 months? Here’s your month-by-month playbook to boost value, reduce red flags, and attract multiple offers.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Founder Traps

The Trap of Getting Used to Messy Books

Sep 30, 2025

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5 min read

The Trap of Getting Used to Messy Books

A blunt look at financial sloppiness and how it kills your exit before it starts.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Valuation Clarity

Why Some Companies Sell for 6x and Others Sell for Far Less

Sep 23, 2025

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4 min read

Why Some Companies Sell for 6x and Others Sell for Far Less

It’s not just the numbers. It’s the story behind them.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley

Exit Ready

The Buyer Isn’t Always Right

Sep 16, 2025

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5 min read

The Buyer Isn’t Always Right

Your business is worth more to the right buyer. Here's how to separate serious acquirers from tire-kickers.

Andrew Saikaley
Andrew Saikaley
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About Everyday Exits

Everyday Exits brings collective experience from all sides of the deal table. We’ve navigated the emotional and technical demands of transactions and appreciate the realities of entrepreneurship.

Our approach blends operator experience, M&A expertise, and empathy-driven guidance so the process feels clear, steady, and well-managed from the beginning.

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