The Exit Readiness Self-Assessment

Is your business built to transition—on your timeline and terms?

You’ve built something valuable—now it’s time to explore how transferable it really is. This self-assessment is designed to help you reflect on where your business stands today and how prepared you are for what comes next, whether that’s a future sale, internal succession, or simply creating more freedom for yourself.

In just 30 minutes, you’ll gain clarity on the key drivers of exit readiness—and insight into where you’re strong, where you might be vulnerable, and how to start building toward the next chapter.

Why This Assessment Matters

Most business owners wait to think seriously about their exit until they have to—because of burnout, personal life changes, or an unsolicited offer.

By that point, it’s often too late to shape the outcome on your own terms.

This assessment gives you a proactive way to evaluate your current position, understand your options, and plan intentionally for the future. Whether you're considering a sale in the next few years or simply want to know your business is built to last, this is a smart place to start.

What to Expect

This is a practical, thought-provoking tool—built for business owners with limited time and big goals.

  • 40 multiple-choice questions

  • 25–30 minutes to complete

  • Covers 7 essential categories:

    1. Strategic clarity

    2. Financial readiness

    3. Operational maturity

    4. Leadership team & succession planning

    5. Customer & market risk

    6. Growth strategy & industry outlook

    7. Transition preparedness

You’ll receive a personalized score and feedback immediately upon completion, with an option to schedule a complimentary follow-up session to review your results in detail.

Who This is For

This self-assessment is built for business owners who:

  • Are beginning to think about the next phase of ownership—or how to eventually step back

  • Want to increase the long-term value of their business

  • Wonder how a buyer, investor, or successor would evaluate their company

  • Are willing to carve out 30 minutes now to gain deeper clarity about their future

You don’t need to be ready to sell tomorrow. You just need to care about building a business that’s durable, valuable, and not overly dependent on you.

What You'll Get

After completing the assessment, you’ll:

  • Receive a personalized readiness score

  • Understand the strengths and gaps in your business from an exit perspective

  • Identify the levers that could meaningfully improve your valuation and options

  • Be invited to schedule a complimentary 60-minute strategy session to walk through your results and explore whether we’re a fit to work together

This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a space to think strategically, assess alignment, and get clear on what’s possible.

Ready to see where you stand?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There’s no financial cost—but there is a time and attention cost. The assessment takes about 25–30 minutes to complete and does require you to submit your email address to receive your results. You’ll also be added to Daybreak’s email newsletter, which shares occasional insights on growth, exit planning, and business transitions. You’re welcome to unsubscribe at any time.

  • If you're serious about building a business that can run—and even thrive—without you, then yes. The assessment is structured to surface meaningful insights in a focused, efficient way.

  • Nope. These questions are designed to be answered based on your own knowledge and instincts about your business. You don’t need to gather any financial statements, legal documents, or due diligence materials. Just bring your experience, your perspective, and about 30 minutes of focused time.

  • You’ll receive your personalized readiness result immediately, along with two emails: one with your personalized readiness score and a short summary of your results, and a second email with a downloadable PDF that includes all your detailed responses—yours to keep, review, or share.

    From there, you’ll have the option to schedule a complimentary 60-minute session to discuss your findings in detail and explore whether working together might be the right fit for both of us.

  • Not at all. The assessment stands on its own—but if your results spark something, the session is there for you.

  • This tool is a way for me to use my expertise to support a larger number of business owners—many of whom may not yet be ready to hire a consultant, but are serious about building a business with long-term value. It also creates a shared language for owners who are ready for strategic support and want to explore working together. That said, this is not about a hard sales pitch—it’s about creating value and building the right relationships over time.