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Build a Business That's Built to Sell

Running a business is one of the greatest adventures—and biggest risks—you can take. Every day, entrepreneurs strive for freedom: personal, financial, and operational. But the journey isn’t easy. The pressure mounts. The market shifts. Competitors emerge. And when the time comes to sell, many business owners find themselves trapped instead of free.

That’s where Exit Teams comes in.

We help business owners prepare for the most important transaction of their lives—before they’re forced to. We equip you with strategies, systems, and a trusted team of advisors to maximize your business’s value and make your exit smooth, successful, and rewarding.

You’ve built something great. Now it’s time to secure your future.

Common Struggles

Uncertainty Around Valuation

Without proper guidance, many business owners either overvalue their company, scaring off buyers, or undervalue it, leaving money on the table. Exit Teams fixes that.

Lack of Support

Similarly to sports, when it comes to selling your business, it's difficult to take on the opposite side by yourself. Exit Teams fixes that.

Time Running Out

Oftentimes, business owners feel as if time is running out to take the next step with their company. Exit Teams fixes that.

Stressful Conversations

When it comes to navigating tough negotiations, it's common to not be prepared for stressful conversations with possible buyers. Exit Teams fixes that.

Sound familiar?

You're Not Alone—Here's Why.

70% of business owners have no formal exit strategy

Most entrepreneurs focus on growth, not the finish line—until it’s too late.

Only 20% of businesses listed for sale ever actually sell

Most deals fall through due to poor preparation, unrealistic valuations, or lack of professional guidance.

Valuation mistakes are one of the top reasons deals fall apart.

Buyers do their homework. If the numbers don’t add up, the trust disappears.

About Exit Teams

You only get one shot to sell your business right. Exit Teams makes sure you don’t miss.

Most business owners wait too long to think about selling. By then, the pressure is on—health concerns, market shifts, burnout, or an unexpected offer—and buyers know it. That’s when they strike, using your emotions, inexperience, or lack of preparation to drive down your business’s value.

Exit Teams is different.
It’s not just a book. It’s a proven approach developed by Bob Tankesley, a fourth-generation entrepreneur and M&A advisor with over 25 years of experience helping owners sell smarter. Exit Teams is about building a team around you—the seller—before you ever sit at the negotiating table.

We help you:

Navigate the emotional rollercoaster of selling a business
Avoid common traps business owners fall into
Build the right advisory team—CPAs, attorneys, valuation experts, and more
Understand buyer tactics and protect your company’s true value
Handle family, employee, and customer dynamics during the sale
Position your company to maximize its value and minimize regret

Through storytelling and strategy, Exit Teams walks you through the challenges business owners face and how to face them on your terms—not the buyer’s.

Why Bob Tankesley?

Bob Tankesley has worked in the trenches of business ownership and finance. With an MBA, a CPA license, and a decade of M&A advisory experience, he knows the numbers—but more importantly, he knows the people behind the businesses. He brings wisdom, realism, and strategy to help owners avoid costly mistakes and exit with confidence.

When you work with Bob, you’re not just getting advice.
You’re getting a team built around your goals.

Meet Bob Tankesley

Bob is a fourth-generation entrepreneur, serving as an M&A Advisor in the metro-Atlanta, GA region and beyond throughout the southeastern United States. He has worked with owners of private businesses for over twenty-five years in various capacities, predominantly in the area of finance. He is a founding member of the Atlanta Chapter of XPX, a nationwide network of advisors to business owners working in a highly collaborative environment.