The Exit Multiplier No One Was Tracking

Written By Kristyn Drennen

Why Leadership Depth Changed the Outcome

This owner assumed financial performance would drive valuation.

They were wrong.

The Starting State

  • Strong EBITDA

  • Thin leadership bench

  • Buyers asking uncomfortable questions

The Intervention
We focused on human capital:

  • Clarified leadership roles

  • Built redundancy in key seats

  • Developed internal decision-makers

The Shift
Buyers saw a business—not a personality.

The Outcome

  • Reduced perceived risk

  • Stronger negotiating position

  • Increased confidence in transferability

Insight
Buyers don’t buy numbers alone—they buy confidence.
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Kristyn Drennen
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