The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Business in One Year
Selling your business is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make—and for most owners, it’s also the least prepared-for.
Exit in 12 is a practical, no-nonsense guide designed to help business owners confidently sell their company within 12 months, without panic, guesswork, or leaving money on the table. This isn’t theory. It’s a clear, step-by-step roadmap built from real-world experience of what actually works when it’s time to exit.
Written by entrepreneur and business sale expert David Neale, Exit in 12 walks you through the entire journey—from understanding why you want to sell, to preparing your business so buyers want it, valuing it correctly, attracting the right buyers, negotiating strong deals, and transitioning smoothly into your next chapter.
More than just a how-to manual, this book tackles the emotional side of selling too. The doubt. The attachment. The fear of getting it wrong. David reframes the sale of your business not as an ending, but as an opportunity—an adventure that rewards the years of hard work you’ve already put in.
Whether you’re planning retirement, eyeing your next venture, or simply want options, Exit in 12 gives you clarity, structure, and confidence—so when the right buyer comes along, you’re ready.
Because no buyer wants to buy a job.
And you deserve an exit that works on your terms.
