The ten statements below are a working definition of "ready" — whether ready means transitioning, selling, or simply running the business another twenty years on your own terms. Check the ones that are true today, in writing, executable.
| Boxes | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| 0–3 | Substantial work ahead. You're in the largest single category of business owners. Start with one item and book a thirty-minute conversation. |
| 4–6 | Some work done — integration missing. Most owners describe themselves as "four or five out of ten" before they engage. The work is making the pieces line up. |
| 7–9 | Closer than most. The remaining items are usually the highest-leverage. A short conversation usually surfaces which one matters most. |
| 10 | You're ready. The conversation now is about timing and execution, not preparation. |
A thirty-minute conversation, no pitch, no homework. We listen, surface the gap, and tell you which item to start with. If we're a fit, we go deeper. If not, we tell you who is.