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.
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.
Optimal exits are not negotiated at the end. They are designed from the beginning.
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.
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.
The goal is not simply to complete a transaction . it is to understand what your business is truly capable of achieving before you decide anything at all.
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:
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.