Build value for your business and exit the game on top.
Your NexStage Game Plan
The time to begin thinking about exit planning is the day you start your business. Assemble an MVP lineup of business professionals to help you build value and create a winning game plan. Our customized growth and exit strategies seek to maximize sale price and ensure a seamless transition to your next stage of life. Whether you’re looking to sell now or years down the road, we’re ready to go to bat for your business.
ELEVATE
Build lasting value with strategic planning and professional guidance to optimize business operations and position your company for future success.
EXIT
Optimize the sale of your business to maximize profit, minimize taxes, mitigate risk and secure favorable terms for a swift, seamless transition.
ENJOY
Enjoy greater freedom to focus on your next stage with a strategic wealth plan to ensure that your post-sale assets match your personal and financial goals.
Meet Your Consultants
NexStage principals Sol Shen and David Schlitt are founding members of the Orlando Chapter of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). EPI is the preeminent authority in business exit planning that grants the nationally recognized Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) credential. With decades of consulting experience between them, David and Sol have worked with many business owners and are passionate about guiding clients through the complexities of exit planning, helping to ensure a smooth transition while maximizing the value of their businesses. Their deep understanding of the challenges business owners face allows them to provide tailored strategies that align with each client’s unique goals and aspirations.
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E-book for Business Owners
In this informative e-book, we’ll show you how to level the playing field as you approach your exit. Whether you’re years or decades from selling, this is information every business owner needs to know. You’ll learn how acquirers will assess your business and expose the tactics they use to exploit first-time sellers. Take the first step toward your next stage by downloading this valuable resource at no cost.
Value Builder Assessment
The Value Builder Report allows you to see your company the way an acquirer will and evaluate how your business is performing on the eight factors that determine what your company is worth. Along with an estimate of value, you’ll also receive a blueprint for capturing the potential value you could harvest if you optimized your business for an acquirer. Take the assessment for free today.
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The Business Owner’s Playbook
Welcome to the NexStage blog, where you’ll learn valuable business growth tactics and strategies to plan a successful exit. If you’re a business owner who wants to swing for the fences, you’re in the right place
In any negotiation, being the person who makes the first move usually puts you at a slight disadvantage. The first-mover tips their hand and reveals just how much he/she wants the asset being negotiated. Likewise, when considering the sale of your business, it is always nice to be courted, rather than being the one doing […]
When potential acquirers first evaluate your business, most will quickly categorize it into a specific industry. This initial classification can significantly impact the value they place on your business. Some industries are inherently perceived as more valuable than others, and if your business is placed in a less favorable category, it can be challenging to […]
Have you been thinking about selling your business but just can’t decide if now is the best time? Do you find yourself repeatedly analyzing the economic situation and wishing you had a crystal ball? There are positive signs and there are negative signs…. If you’re still up in the air and can’t quite decide whether […]
