Engineering the Exit:
Advice, Leadership, Strategy
Your collaborative “sounding board” providing strategic guidance, leadership development, financial insights and most importantly… a path from here to exit
Engineer your exit-millions
IntegrityGrowth helps owners engineer and execute high‑value business exits.
To do our best work, we set clear terms, publish our capacity, and invite qualified founders to signal interest. This page explains who we serve, how we work, the signals we look for, and the terms under which we accept new clients/projects.
Who we serve (fit criteria)
We work with founder‑led SMEs that are serious about preparing for and ultimately executing a sale within the next 6–36 months. Ideal fit:
$2m–$50m revenue, with positive momentum (or clear path to it)
Owner open to change, measurement, and accountability
Clean(ish) books and willingness to improve governance
Desire for a win‑win sale outcome for owners, team, clients and acquirer
We are especially strong with technical, project‑based and engineering‑adjacent firms (consultancies, services, contracting, design, asset/field services) where disciplined planning, delivery and integration matter.
Who we won’t serve (not a fit)
If you want a quick flip with poor fundamentals, won’t share data, won’t change pricing/terms/process, or treat people as expendable in pursuit of valuation.
Our promise (what you can expect)
A structured, engineered pathway to exit, built on six pillars: Readiness, Cashflow, High‑Performance Teams, Profit Growth, Culture, and Scale.
Hands‑on leadership from advisors who have built, sold, and integrated businesses, not just coached from the sidelines.
Straight talk, transparent progress metrics, and decisions grounded in numbers and risk.
Capacity & access (scarcity by design)
To protect quality, we accept a limited number of exit client/projects at any time (typically 2–3 concurrent). New start windows open quarterly. When capacity is full, we operate a priority waitlist.
The work (how we engage)
We deploy a simple, staged model. Each stage is a gate.
Stage 0 — Expression of Interest (EOI)
Signal: Submit EOI with context (sector, size, timeframe, goals) and complete a short qualifier. We’ll share current capacity and next available start.
Stage 1 — Diagnostic & Blueprint (4–6 weeks)
Outcome: Evidence‑based Exit Blueprint covering valuation drivers, risks, target buyer profiles, and the 6 pillars improvement plan.
Investment: Fixed fee. Includes stakeholder interviews, data requests, and a working session.
Stage 2 — Build‑Up & Proof (3–9 months)
Outcome: Execute the plan: pricing/terms reset, cashflow architecture, operational improvements, leadership resilience, cultural foundations, and scalable revenue moves. We track leading indicators that make you demonstrably more valuable and easier to buy.
Investment: Monthly advisory + implementation support (retainer) with defined deliverables and KPIs.
Stage 3 — Deal Preparation (2–4 months)
Outcome: Go‑to‑market pack, buyer short‑list, readiness for diligence, and integration narrative. Decide sell window.
Investment: Fixed scope fee. Success component may apply.
Stage 4 — Market, Negotiate & Close (timing varies)
Outcome: Run or support the process (with your corporate adviser/broker/lawyer), protect value through diligence, and optimise structure and terms. Post‑sign, we support Day‑1 and early integration phase.
Investment: Success‑based component aligned to outcomes, plus advisory.
Signals we look for (so we open the door at the right time)
We prioritise founders who:
Complete the EOI thoroughly and meet the fit criteria
Attend a Strategy Call with decision‑makers present
Provide Data promptly for the diagnostic (financials, pipeline, org, client mix)
Commit to Cadence: a weekly/fortnightly decision rhythm and named internal lead
Place a Holding Deposit to secure a start window when offered (credited to fees)
We don’t hard‑sell. We open capacity only when there’s sufficient “signal to capacity” to justify a window. If you’re early, join the waitlist; we’ll share prep work so you’re deal‑ready when timing suits.
Non‑negotiables (our terms)
To protect value for all parties, we ask for (and commit to) the following:
1) Owner commitment & access
Founder/CEO participates in key workshops and cadence reviews
Timely access to data and internal leaders for interviews and improvements
2) Commercial hygiene
We implement shorter payment terms (i.e. 14 days) with deposits/milestones, and remove unprofitable scope (value before volume)
Pricing and terms reset where needed: we publish your service terms and buyer expectations early to qualify demand and protect margins
3) Decision cadence
Weekly/fortnightly steering with clear actions, owners, and deadlines
We will pause or exit if cadence is routinely missed
4) Ethics & people
No “slash and burn.” We engineer win‑win outcomes and protect culture and continuity wherever practical
5) Conflicts & confidentiality
We disclose and manage potential conflicts. Mutual NDA as standard. Data handled with care and need‑to‑know access only
6) Fees & structure
Stage 1 (Diagnostic & Blueprint): fixed fee, payable 50% start / 50% delivery
Stage 2 (Build‑Up & Proof): monthly retainer with defined deliverables; cancel with 30‑day notice after initial 90 days
Stage 3 (Deal Preparation in conjunction with Business Broker): fixed fee; option to credit portion against success if we run the process
Stage 4 (Market & Close): success‑based component aligned to realised outcomes; structure agreed before launch
7) What we don’t do
Free “spec work”, contingent‑only engagements without proper preparation, or assignments where we cannot influence key drivers of value
Owner commitments (what we ask of you)
Clarity of goals: personal, financial, and legacy objectives
Single source of truth: agree on KPIs and dashboards; measure weekly
Change readiness: be prepared to adjust pricing, terms, structure, and roles
Deal discipline: stay buyer‑ready even if timing shifts
Our commitments (what you can expect from us)
Experience: hard‑won lessons from building, scaling, selling and integrating
Pragmatism: simple, implementable moves before shiny distractions
Cadence: we set, lead and maintain the heartbeat of the program
Transparency: plain‑English reporting and clear decision points
Current capacity & next steps
Current status: We open new start windows quarterly and take 2–3 client/projects at a time. If full, we’ll offer a place on the waitlist.
Ready to signal?
Submit the EOI (context, timeframe, goals)
Join the Strategy Call with decision‑makers
If invited, place a holding deposit to secure your start window (credited to Stage 1)
Expression of Interest (EOI) — what to include
Company: sector, locations, headcount, FY revenue/EBITDA (last 3 years)
Clients: top 10 by revenue (%), concentration risks, contracts/tenure
Pipeline: weighted opportunities next 12 months
Operations: org chart, key roles, founder dependency
Culture: values, retention, critical roles/risks
Goals: preferred timing, buyer preferences, legacy objectives
IMPORTANTLY – if you don’t have ready access to 1 or more of these items, that’s what we can help build out, refine and improve during Stage 2. While more info at this stage is better, we recognise you are busy, and you don’t have what you don’t have – gaps can serve as prompts for the prep work while on the wait list.
Signal now!
If you’re 6–36 months from a sale, the best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is today.
Additional Services
Whether you’re scaling up, restructuring, seeking new opportunities or readying to sell, we work with you to help position for the next phase of your business’s evolution. Ultimately working towards the goal of “Engineering the Exit”.
Great leadership transforms businesses. We work with executives and teams to develop leadership capabilities that drive performance, culture and long-term success.
Personally, this is where it all began. So, if your first priority is breaking the back of one or more key projects that are weighing you down, rest assured that from planning to execution, we will ensure your projects are delivered on time, within scope, minimising risk, and maximising efficiency.
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Ready to elevate your business?
Book a complimentary 45 minute Sounding Board session with IntegrityGrowth today and take the next step toward creating even greater value, for you, your staff, and your clients.