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6790 Embarcadero Ln #100,
Carlsbad, California 92011
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About the Company
The Exit Company is a business brokerage firm dedicated to helping small and middle-market business owners sell on their terms. We specialize in businesses with annual revenues between $1 million and $25 million — the segment where owners deserve institutional-quality representation but too often don't get it.
Founded by entrepreneurs who have sat on the seller's side of the table, we built The Exit Company to be the firm we wished we'd had during our own exits. We know what it feels like to hand over something you've built. That perspective drives everything we do, from valuation through closing.
We focus on the sale of your business so you can focus on what comes next. Our process is built around three principles: integrity, communication, and efficiency. You'll always know where your deal stands. We move quickly without cutting corners. And we protect the terms that matter most to you - not just the headline price.
Whether you're ready to go to market today or planning an exit five years from now, we partner with you at every stage: opinion of value, exit preparation, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, negotiations, due diligence, and closing.
Headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Serving sellers nationwide.
Broker Biography
Services Provided
Business Sales:
Full-service representation from pre-market preparation through closing. Confidential marketing, vetted buyer outreach, offer negotiation, due diligence management, and transition support.
Business Valuations:
Complimentary opinions of value for qualified owners. In-depth valuations available for owners who want a defensible, market-based view of what their business would sell for today — and what levers will increase that number before sale.
Exit Planning & Pre-Sale Preparation:
Not ready to sell yet? We help owners prepare 1–5 years in advance to maximize sale value, reduce owner-dependency, clean up financials, and position the business for the strongest possible offers when the timing is right.
Acquisitions & Roll-Ups:
Representation for buyers and growth-minded operators looking to expand through acquisition, enter new markets, or build supplementary revenue streams.
Deal Management & Quarterbacking
We coordinate every moving part — attorneys, accountants, lenders, escrow, landlords — so the deal moves forward and nothing falls through the cracks. You stay focused on running your business; we keep the transaction on track.
Typical Listing Criteria:
$1M+ in annual revenue
$200K+ in cash flow (SDE)
3+ employees
3+ years in operation
US-based
Not owner-centric
Areas Served
Licensed In
- California — License number 02195765
Professional Affiliations
International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
California Association of Business Brokers (CABB)
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) — in progress
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