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We Help Owners Build, Position, and Sell Their Companies for Maximum Value

We advise business owners through every stage of the exit process—aligning strategy, timing, and positioning to drive stronger outcomes at sale.

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About Exit Teams

M&A Advisory Built Around the Seller

You get one opportunity to sell your business—and how you prepare determines the outcome. Exit Teams helps owners plan ahead, avoid common pitfalls, and approach the process from a position of strength.

Founded by Bob Tankesley, a fourth-generation entrepreneur and M&A advisor, Exit Teams brings together the right advisors, strategy, and timing to help owners sell smarter and achieve stronger outcomes.

Running a business brings freedom—but also pressure. Markets shift, competition grows, and when the time comes to sell, many owners aren’t prepared.

That’s where Exit Teams comes in. We help business owners prepare early, align the right strategy, and build the advisory team needed to maximize value and execute a successful exit.

Where Most Business Sales Go Wrong

Uncertainty Around Valuation

Most owners misprice their business—either scaring off buyers or leaving money on the table. We position your company for the right valuation from the start.

Time Running Out

Many owners wait too long and are forced into a sale on the market’s terms. We help you prepare early and sell from a position of strength.

Lack of Support

Selling your business is a competitive process—and you’re up against experienced buyers. We guide you through it with the strategy and support needed to maximize your outcome.

Tough Conversations

Negotiations determine outcomes—and most owners aren’t prepared for them. We guide the process to protect your value and your position.

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.

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With Exit Teams, you level the playing field when it’s time to sell. We position your business to attract the right buyers, support negotiations, and maximize your outcome.

You’ve built something valuable. We help you realize it—with clarity, confidence, and the right strategy behind you.

With Exit Teams, you level the playing field when it’s time to sell your business. Our proven valuation strategy not only strengthens your negotiating position but also helps you attract the right buyer at the right price.

You’ve poured years of effort into building your company. When the dust settles at the closing table, there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve maximized your outcome—handing over the keys with confidence and stepping into the next chapter of your life with freedom and peace of mind.

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.