September 17, 2024
Business
One Counterintuitive Strategy For $380M
When David Perry started his video game company, he filled a dartboard in his office with the companies he thought would want to buy him.
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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 companies he thought would want to buy him.
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, 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.
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Learn On the Go
Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud, not panicked.
Learn more about the 8 Key Drivers of Company Value.
See what’s standing between you and exceptional business value.
Your history of producing revenue and profit, and professional record keeping.
Your likelihood to grow your business in the future and at what rate.
The dependence on any one employee, customer, or supplier.
It's important to know if your business is a cash suck or a cash spigot.
The proportion and quality of automatic, annuity-based revenue each month.
How differentiated your business is from competitors in your industry.
The likelihood that your customers will repurchase and also refer you.
What if you were 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.
Learn more about Coach Franne “FranneTastic” McNeal.
Watch Keynote Speaker Franne “FranneTastic” McNeal's Demo Reel.
The five essential Ps to boost focus, productivity, and business growth.
Franne shares powerful, thought- provoking questions that help CEOs gain clarity, courage, and direction for their next big move.
Key lessons from her book "Significant! From Frustrated to FranneTastic", inspiring entrepreneurs to lead with greater purpose and confidence.
Get a glimpse of Franne’s dynamic show, featuring real stories from entrepreneurs who turned challenges into significant results.
A quick look at how Franne helps business owners grow, scale, and sell—transforming stress into strategy and chaos into clarity.
Franne reveals her personal N.E.R.V.E.S. framework for staying calm, confident, and courageous in both leadership and life.
In this deeply personal talk, Franne draws strength from her breast cancer journey, offering lessons on resilience, recovery, and renewal.
Learn On the Go
Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud, not panicked.
Hear Franne share practical tools and proven strategies that help business owners plan smarter, increase profits, and prepare for a successful exit.
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Listen as Franne shares how to turn stress into strategy, helping growth-minded CEOs overcome challenges and achieve measurable business results
Franne explores how to create a company that thrives without you—turning founder dependence into freedom and long-term value.
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.
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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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