Exit Like a Winner

The Proven Success Formula for Selling Your Business

By: Edward Valaitis

Narrated by: Edward A. Valaitis, Logan C. Harper, Anne Pasquale, Rebecca Haugh

Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Exit Like a Winner is designed to help business owners determine both when to sell and how to sell their companies. It's intellectual, emotional, and intertwined with storytelling, and chock full of wisdom. The author is authentic, vulnerable, and shares and inspires with his personal story. You will be smarter and wiser after reading this book and maybe even face areas of your life you've been in denial about for years.

Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Our world is a much better place due to their vision, tenacity, and courage. The biggest problem is, they struggle with figuring out when is the right time to sell, what steps to take, and whom to trust.

Most business owners don’t have an effective exit strategy.

Too many founders go to their graves and leave their businesses up for grabs, leaving their families unable to harvest the wealth from their many years of blood, sweat, and tears. Others fall for the unsolicited offer trap and leave too much money on the table.

Written in a fresh, easy-to-understand style, Mr. Valaitis alternates between storytelling and advice-giving chapters. He introduces us to a couple that goes through the journey from uncertainty to clarity able to live out the rest of their lives on their terms. While the characters are fictitious, what they go through is all too real.

“Too many business owners fail to successfully harvest the wealth locked within their companies. However, if they follow my proven formula, they will step into the next, best chapter of their lives. As they should.” (Edward Valaitis)

Exit Like a Winner is a heart-felt, compassion-laden book, chock full of wisdom. Should any business owner follow this experienced M&A's proven approach, it will change their life and legacy for the better.

Buckle up and enjoy this intellectual and surprisingly emotional rollercoaster of a ride!

Primary Audience: Business owners of companies worth up to $25 million dollars who after decades of ownership are seeking to successfully exit their companies. The book will help them make good decisions and avoid the many pitfalls when the time comes to sell.

Secondary Audience: Any business owner, CEO, CFO, or advisor (CPA, Financial Planner, Attorney, Banker) seeking to help their clients make better and wiser decisions regarding successfully harvesting the wealth embedded in their business.

©2021 Edward A. Valaitis (P)2023 Edward A. Valaitis

Critic reviews

"A well-written book for the business owner who is thinking about selling a company. Ed's integrity combined with his wit and wisdom makes complex topics understandable. You will be smarter after reading this book. This book is long overdue in the market and is a must-read." (John H. Hill, Jr. Sr. Managing Director)

"Ed is a very intelligent leader and master technician of the financial M&A world. He always has insights that others never consider, and it leads to his client’s success. Looking forward to my exit utilizing the lessons in this book!" (Rick Gallegos)

"Mr. Valaitis has written a must-read for any entrepreneur. Ed’s high integrity approach to addressing important steps through a transaction process and leads you through a complex world in a thoughtful way…There are a few things in life where who you partner with maybe the most important decision you make. Finding the right match with high integrity, business expertise and the ability to drive solutions to complex issues is paramount when considering the sale of a business. I’ve known Ed Valaitis for almost a decade, and he incorporates his lifelong experience in Exit Like a Winner, leading you through this journey with real takeaway value. Exit like a winner and finish on TOP!" (Eric W. Bailey, CFA®)

a must read if you're ready to sell or just starting your business!!

This was a captivating book that kept my attention while offering invaluable information. (doesn't sound like a business guide, does it?). I think it's as important for those business owners like myself, early into business ownership as it is for those nearing the end. we are so engaged in daily operations that we don't take the time to think about the end game. being able to make decisions now, that will make my business more sellable in the future could make a huge difference in my retirement years. best business advice I can give anyone...read/listen to this book!!