I want to eventually sell the business. Does this help with that?

The Short Answer

It's the foundation. A business that depends on the founder isn't sellable. The Growth Navigator and Rocket Fuel Sprint build a business that runs without you, which is the first thing any buyer looks for.

Why Founder Dependency Kills Deals

When a buyer evaluates your business, the first question they ask is: what happens if the founder leaves? If the answer is "everything falls apart," the business either doesn't sell or sells at a steep discount. Founder-dependent businesses typically sell at 2 to 3x earnings. System-driven businesses sell at 4 to 7x. For a $2M business, that's the difference between $400K and $1.4M.

What Makes a Business Sellable

Three things: predictable revenue that doesn't depend on one person, documented systems the team can run, and a growth trajectory that continues after the sale. Most founder-led service businesses fail on all three. Revenue depends on the founder's relationships. Processes live in the founder's head. Growth stalls the moment the founder steps back.

How This Helps

The Growth Navigator Pro tier ($747/mo) includes a Revenue Engine Diagnostic that scores all nine engines in your business and an exit readiness assessment. You'll see exactly which systems are missing and what to build first.

The Rocket Fuel Sprint ($15,000) is the most direct path. It's a 60-day system build that installs SOPs, scorecards, a leadership rhythm, and team function mapping across all nine revenue engines. Plus 90 days of coaching after the build. You walk out with a business that can operate without your daily involvement.

Even if you're years away from selling, building a business that runs without you means more freedom now and more options later.

Start with the Growth Navigator free tier to get your growth stage diagnosis, or book a conversation with David to talk about the exit path directly.