Dear Exit-Focused Founder,
What if the business you’ve poured your heart and soul into could help you work toward more freedom while setting the stage for a potential exit that reflects your hard work and dedication?
Let me introduce you to Activate to Ascend, the foundational Stealth's Freedom to Exit series program. This program is designed to help you grow your business and work toward positioning it for an optimal exit on terms that align with your goals.
But the truth is, so many don’t do the work—and that’s why 4 out of 5 businesses listed don’t sell. Don’t let that be you.
Are You Planning Your Exit or
Still Trapped in "Firefighter Mode"?
As an exit-focused founder, you understand the stakes.
These are the challenges that must be addressed if you want to sell your business for top dollar:
Daily fires to put out: Is your team too dependent on you, making buyers question the business’s ability to succeed without you?
Stagnant revenue: A rollercoaster of feast and famine erodes buyer confidence in predictable cash flow.
Time poverty: If you can’t step away now, how can the business thrive without you after the sale?
An uncertain future: Did you know a business reliant on the owner often leads to discounted offers or complicated earn-outs?
These obstacles aren’t just annoying—they’re deal breakers for buyers.
If this sounds familiar, it's time to explore strategies that can help you work toward a smoother and potentially more profitable exit.
Introducing the Secret to an Exit-Ready Business
Activate to Ascend is not just another business program.
It’s a transformation process specifically designed to:
Systematize operations so your business can thrive independently.
Build a high-performing team capable of running the show without you.
Leverage cutting-edge AI and automation to streamline processes and maximize efficiency (without adding more staffing costs).
Strengthen your financials to make your business more attractive to buyers.
Position your business to potentially attract premium buyers willing to pay top dollar.
Our proprietary frameworks ensure every element of your business aligns with your exit goals.
ELEVATE: Your Exit-Positioning Framework
The ELEVATE Framework highlights the key elements we optimize to prepare your business for a premium sale:
Evaluate Your Current State: Identify operational, team, and process gaps that impact sellability.
Leverage Technology: Use tools and AI to support team effectiveness and business scalability.
Enhance Revenue Streams: Focus on lead generation, retention, and increasing lifetime customer value.
Validate Financials: Clean up your books and margins to give buyers confidence and your business a potentially higher multiple.
Optimize Core Processes: Standardize operations to reduce complexity, drive consistency, and improve costs.
Develop Leadership Resilience: Strengthen the skills and accountability of you and your leadership team to ensure post-exit continuity (this matters to buyers!)
Exit with Confidence: Position your business as the opportunity your ideal successful buyer is looking for!
ELEVATE is designed to help position your business as a strong, sustainable, sellable asset!
CHANGES: The Immediate Exit-Readiness Roadmap
The CHANGES to EXIT Framework focuses on the critical changes you must make now to improve sellability:
C: Create Cash – Design seamless, scalable customer experiences that increase retention and lifetime value.
H: Human Capital – Develop succession plans and align team roles to drive growth without your involvement.
A: Automation & Systems – Integrate efficiency tools to streamline daily operations and reduce dependency on manual tasks.
N: Numbers (Financials) – Maintain clean and transparent financial records for buyer trust during due diligence.
G: Growth Strategy – Refine market positioning and highlight areas of scalability for valuation gains.
E: Operational Efficiencies – Eliminate unnecessary waste and bottlenecks to create smoother workflows.
S: Self-Sufficiency – Build autonomy into your operations to ensure the business thrives without your direct input.
While ELEVATE focuses on long-term optimization, CHANGES prioritizes the immediate actions needed to maximize your exit potential.
The Tangible Outcomes You Can Expect:
Team and Leadership
Stronger Team Independence: Empower your team to run operations autonomously, giving you freedom and building buyer confidence.
Enhanced Team Retention and Morale: Improve culture and productivity, reduce turnover, and create stability and buyer value.
Comprehensive Leadership Transition Plan: Ensure a seamless leadership handoff post-sale, boosting buyer confidence and valuation.
Customer Experience and Revenue
Improved Customer Retention and Lifetime Value: Create loyal, repeat customers that drive predictable cash flow.
Streamlined Customer Journey: Optimize every touchpoint to maximize conversions and revenue.
Predictable Lead Generation and Follow-Up: Help build consistent lead pipelines that can reduce acquisition costs and boost valuation.
Stronger Business Reputation: Guidance to enhance trust through positive reviews and improve brand loyalty.
Increased Local Visibility: Dominate your local market with SEO and brand recognition strategies.
Business Systems and Operations
Scalable Business Systems: Develop processes that allow your business to grow without increasing overhead.
Documented and Optimized Processes: Ensure smooth transitions for new owners with streamlined operations.
Fully Systematized Financials: Maintain clean, accurate records that buyers trust.
Operational Independence: Build a business that thrives without daily owner involvement.
Faster Task Execution with AI: Increase productivity and efficiency with automation.
Profitability and Financial Readiness
Increased Profitability: Improve margins and cash flow, making your business a more attractive investment.
Higher Exit Valuation: Work toward positioning for a lucrative sale with favorable terms.
Established Recurring Revenue Streams: Secure predictable income streams that boost valuation multiples.
Improved Metrics and Accountability: Use data to track performance and showcase growth opportunities to buyers.
Owner Time Freedom and Growth
Time Freedom: Reduce daily operational demands and reclaim time for strategic growth or personal pursuits.
Personal and Professional Growth: Transition smoothly out of the business with clarity on your post-exit goals.
Here’s What Success Looks Like:
Imagine this:
Your business runs independently of you, making it an irresistible asset to buyers.
Your financials and systems impress even the most discerning buyers during due diligence.
Buyers may find interest in purchasing your business if its growth and systems demonstrate strong potential.
You confidently step away, knowing your legacy and hard work will continue to thrive.
This isn’t just a dream. It’s the reality we help our members work toward every day.
Hi, I’m Lani Dickinson, founder of Stealth and creator of the Activate to Ascend program. As someone who’s successfully transformed businesses, I know what it takes to build an exit-ready company.
From my journey as a single mom with a GED to becoming a Fortune 175 CEO, I’ve experienced the highs and lows of business ownership. The lessons I’ve learned—combined with cutting-edge tools and expert guidance—make Activate to Ascend a game-changer for entrepreneurs preparing for their next chapter.
Your Investment in Freedom
The investment in the Activate to Ascend program is only $997/month or $10,000/year, and it can help you transform your business into a premium, sellable asset.Our Activate to Ascend with Lead Generation tier is available for those ready to grow even faster at $1,800/month or $18,000/year.
Are You Ready to Exit?
You’ve built your business with blood, sweat, and tears.
Now is the time to explore ways to align your business with your goals, working toward more freedom and a stronger financial foundation that can facilitate the exit you may be looking for.
The hard truth is that 4 out of 5 businesses listed don’t sell or sell for a discount or have earn-outs BECAUSE owners haven’t done the work to make them sellable - the exact work we help you do in Activate to Ascend.
Click below to secure your spot and begin your journey toward a potentially more favorable exit.
Here’s to your success and freedom,
Lani Dickinson Founder, Stealth - Freedom to Exit
P.S. Now is a great time to explore the steps needed to make your business exit-ready. Activate to Ascend can guide you along the way!