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Designed for $1M–$20M AEC businesses ready to grow, scale, and prepare for exit. Start with the free Value Builder Assessment to discover your business’s true worth.
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These are the most-used resources by CEOs and founders planning growth or preparing for exit. They’re free, practical, and proven.
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Take the first step: download a free Value Builder ebook and learn how to increase your company’s value by up to 71%.
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Plan your exit years in advance — or months before. This guide shows you the smartest moves for your timeline.
Discover what personal freedom really means for business owners. Uncover the key metric that drives both company value and personal freedom.
Business Growth Mastermind & Exit Insights
Stay ahead with practical guides on scaling, leadership, and exit planning. Learn how $1M–$20M AEC industry leaders increased valuation, prepared for sale, and built businesses that thrive without them.
When David Perry started his video game company, he filled a dartboard in his office with the names of companies he thought would want to buy his company, Gaikai, one day.
Harvard Business Review estimates the ideal range for an experienced manager is between five and nine direct reports. Inc. pegs the sweet spot at seven.
Acquirers have a healthy appetite for data. The more data you can give them – in the ratio format they’re used to examining – the more attractive your business will be in their eyes.
Business Growth Mastermind & Exit Insights
Stay ahead with practical guides on scaling, leadership, and exit planning. Learn how $1M–$20M AEC industry leaders increased valuation, prepared for sale, and built businesses that thrive without them.
Learn On the Go
Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud — not panicked.
Unlock your business’s true value with the free Value Builder Score and see what’s standing between you and exceptional success.
Unlock your business’s true value with the free Value Builder Score and see what’s standing between you and exceptional success.
Your history of producing revenue and profit combined with the professionalism of your record keeping.
Your likelihood to grow your business in the future and at what rate.
How dependent your business is on ay one employee, customer, or supllier.
Whether your business is a cash suck or a cash spigot.
The proportion and quality of automatic, annuity-based revenue you collect each month.
How differentiated your business is from competitors in your industry.
The likelihood that your customers will repurchase and also refer you.
How your business would perform if you were unexpectedly unable to work for a period of three months.
Learn On the Go
Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud — not panicked.
In this deeply personal talk, Franne draws strength from her breast cancer journey, offering lessons on resilience, recovery, and renewal.
Franne reveals her personal N.E.R.V.E.S. framework for staying calm, confident, and courageous in both leadership and life.
A quick look at how Franne helps business owners grow, scale, and sell—transforming stress into strategy and chaos into clarity.
Get a glimpse of Franne’s dynamic show, featuring real stories from entrepreneurs who turned challenges into significant results.
Franne highlights key lessons from her book Significant! From Frustrated to FranneTastic, inspiring entrepreneurs to lead with greater purpose and confidence.
Franne shares powerful, thought- provoking questions that help CEOs gain clarity, courage, and direction for their next big move.
Franne breaks down the five essential Ps every business owner must master to boost focus, productivity, and business growth.
Keynote Speaker Franne “FrannetTastic” McNeal. Demo Reel
Coach Franne “FrannetTastic” McNeal
Learn On the Go
Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud — not panicked.
Join Franne for real-world insights on how to use LinkedIn to build credibility, attract opportunities, and grow your professional impact.
Franne celebrates the big wins and small breakthroughs that define true entrepreneurial success—and shares how to create more of them
Discover Franne’s inspiring conversation about leadership, legacy, and community impact with the Urban League of Philadelphia.
Learn On the Go
Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud — not panicked.
Explore Resources
Franne’s inspiring book, available in 3 languages, shows how resilience and strategy turn frustration into significant success.
From paralysis to purpose — how a moment of immobility taught me the power of integrity, intention, and starting small to grow something truly significant.
Resource FAQs
Most are free to access, including assessments, E-Books, and articles. Premium workshops and programs are listed on our Events page.
No. These tools help you scale now while preparing for a profitable future exit.
Begin with the Value Builder Assessment. It’s the fastest way to know your baseline and where to improve.
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Your Smartest Next Step
In 15 minutes, you’ll know your valuation, your growth opportunities, and how to raise your company’s worth by up to 71%.
