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Business Growth Mastermind & Exit Planning Resources for Owners

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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Featured Business Growth Mastermind & Exit Resources

These are the most-used resources by CEOs and founders planning growth or preparing for exit. They’re free, practical, and proven.

Significant Business Results

The 8 Key Drivers of Company Value

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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The End Game Book

Plan your exit years in advance — or months before. This guide shows you the smartest moves for your timeline.

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The Owner’s Metric: The One Number You Need to Be Truly Free

Discover what personal freedom really means for business owners. Uncover the key metric that drives both company value and personal freedom.

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Business Growth Mastermind & Exit Insights

Articles for Business Owners

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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July 16, 2024
Business

Just Add Capital

If you’re looking to attract an investor or an acquirer one day, expect them to dig into your sales and marketing process.

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July 13, 2024
Business

Growth vs. Value

We live in a business world where growth is worshipped. Entrepreneurs measure themselves by how many people they employ.

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July 10, 2024
Business

3 Ways to Get Your Employees to Sell More

Who does the selling inside your business? If you’re involved, your business will be less valuable than if you weren’t.

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Case Studies for Business Owners

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.

From Creative Chaos to Confident Control
Online Craft Business

From Creative Chaos to Confident Control

The Results: (1/3) Operational Efficiency: Cut working hours by 30% without revenue, allowing for real weekends and mental recovery.
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From Cash Flow Struggles to Sustainable Growth
Technology Firm

From Cash Flow Struggles to Sustainable Growth

The Results: (1/3) Operational Efficiency: Reduced onboarding and payroll processing time by 60%, freeing internal staff to focus on client relationships and growth.
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From Overwhelmed Operator to Strategic Builder
Construction

From Overwhelmed Operator to Strategic Builder

The Results: (1/3) Revenue Diversification: Secured two state-level contracts totaling $1.4M, reducing reliance on short-term regional jobs.
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The Value Builder Videos (Grow, Scale or Sell)

 Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud — not panicked.

What is the Value Builder System™

Unlock your business’s true value with the free Value Builder Score and see what’s standing between you and exceptional success.

Why You Should Get Your Value Builder Score

Unlock your business’s true value with the free Value Builder Score and see what’s standing between you and exceptional success.

Driver #1: Financial Performance

Your history of producing revenue and profit combined with the professionalism of your record keeping.

Driver 2: Growth Potential

Your likelihood to grow your business in the future and at what rate.

Driver 3: Switzerland Structure

How dependent your business is on ay one employee, customer, or supllier.

Driver 4: Cash Flow

Whether your business is a cash suck or a cash spigot.

Driver 5: Recurring Revenue

The proportion and quality of automatic, annuity-based revenue you collect each month.

Driver 6: Monopoly Control

How differentiated your business is from competitors in your industry.

Driver 7: Customer Satisfaction

The likelihood that your customers will repurchase and also refer you.

Driver 8: Hub & Spoke

How your business would perform if you were unexpectedly unable to work for a period of three months.

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Franne’s Personal Experiences

Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud — not panicked.

B. R. E. A. S. T. S.

In this deeply personal talk, Franne draws strength from her breast cancer journey, offering lessons on resilience, recovery, and renewal.

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N. E. R. V. E. S.

Franne reveals her personal N.E.R.V.E.S. framework for staying calm, confident, and courageous in both leadership and life.

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What Franne McNeal Does

A quick look at how Franne helps business owners grow, scale, and sell—transforming stress into strategy and chaos into clarity.

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Significant TV

Get a glimpse of Franne’s dynamic show, featuring real stories from entrepreneurs who turned challenges into significant results.

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Significant The Book

Franne highlights key lessons from her book Significant! From Frustrated to FranneTastic, inspiring entrepreneurs to lead with greater purpose and confidence.

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Significant Questions

Franne shares powerful, thought- provoking questions that help CEOs gain clarity, courage, and direction for their next big move.

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5 Ps

Franne breaks down the five essential Ps every business owner must master to boost focus, productivity, and business growth.

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Franne McNeal Speaker Demo Reel

Keynote Speaker Franne “FrannetTastic” McNeal. Demo Reel

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Franne McNeal, The Coach

Coach Franne “FrannetTastic” McNeal

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Podcasts on Growth & Exit Planning

 Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud — not panicked.

Achieving Business Success with Franne McNeal: Plans, Profits, and Succession Strategies

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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Turning Setbacks into Success: Franne McNeal on Delivering Business Results

Listen as Franne shares how to turn stress into strategy, helping growth-minded CEOs overcome challenges and achieve measurable business results

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Building a Business Beyond the Founder

Franne explores how to create a company that thrives without you—turning founder dependence into freedom and long-term value. 

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Press Releases

 Short, powerful content from Franne covering valuation clarity, growth frameworks, and how to exit proud — not panicked.

June 24, 2025

How Baby Boomer Business Owners Can Boost Valuation by 71%

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June 3, 2025

Margin Mastery: 3 Strategies to Increase Gross Margins

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May 13, 2025

Achieve Business Independence: How Switzerland Structure Enhances Stability

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May 8, 2025

Empowers Business Owners to Grow, Scale and Sell Their Businesses More Effectively

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April 29, 2025

Escape the Owner’s Trap: Proven Strategies to Build a Self-Sustaining, Scalable Business

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April 8, 2025

Revenue Resilience: Two Key Strategies to Build Recurring Revenue and Increase Business Valuation for Sustainable Growth

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March 25, 2025

3 Key Steps to Scale, Maximize Valuation, and Increase Profitability

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December 10, 2024

"Get A Grip": A Roundtable for Baby Boomers To Build Business Value And Efficiency

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November 23, 2024

Unlock Business Value in 10 Weeks

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November 6, 2024

"Significant Strategy Support" for CEOs

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August 20, 2024

Baby Boomers Want Higher Sales Price for Business

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Books & Stories

Significant Business Results

Significant! From Frustrated to FranneTastic

Franne’s inspiring book, available in 3 languages, shows how resilience and strategy turn frustration into significant success.

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Lean In Story

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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Resource FAQs

Common Questions About Our Growth & Exit Resources

Are these resources free?

Most are free to access, including assessments, E-Books, and articles. Premium workshops and programs are listed on our Events page.

Do I need to be ready to sell?

No. These tools help you scale now while preparing for a profitable future exit.

Where should I start?

Begin with the Value Builder Assessment. It’s the fastest way to know your baseline and where to improve.

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