Acquirable Exit Accelerator

A Founder’s Guide to an Irresistible Exit

Acquirable Exit Accelerator
A Founder’s Guide to an Irresistible Exit

A practical, no-fluff course that demystifies investment banking, prepares you for a future exit, and helps you avoid costly mistakes long before you engage a banker.

Rated 5.0
by 200+ Learners
The Problem

Why Smart Founders Still Lose Leverage When Selling

Selling your business is likely the largest financial transaction of your life, yet most founders

Confuse valuation myths with real market dynamics
Enter conversations unprepared and lose leverage
Learn critical lessons only after mistakes are made
Don’t understand how bankers actually get paid
Don’t know when it’s too early or late to engage one
Enroll Today – $700
This course exists to change that.
Our Promise

From Uncertainty to Preparedness

By the end of this course, you’ll understand the real mechanics of exits and avoid the costly mistakes most founders make.

Understand how the M&A process really works
Know exactly what investment bankers do and don’t do
Avoid common founder mistakes that destroy value
Think like a buyer before you ever sell
Be prepared to engage a banker from a position of strength
Enroll Today – $700
Rated 5.0
by 200+ Learners
Is this you?

Who is this For?

Founders who expect to sell in the next 1–5 years
Business owners who want clarity before pressure
Entrepreneurs who want to be informed, not reactive
CEOs who want to engage bankers strategically not emotionally
Founder who understand where value is actually created
About Course

What This Course Is (and Isn’t)

This is the course we wish every founder took before entering a process.

This course is:

Practical
Founder-first
Banker-transparent
Built from real transactions, not theory

This course is not:

Academic
Overly technical
A sales pitch
Generic M&A content
Module 1
The Acquirable Exit Accelerator
Module 2
Introduction to Investment Banking
Module 3
Why Founders Need an Investment Banker
Module 4
What Makes a Company Acquirable
Module 5
Preparing Financials for a Sale
Module 6
the banker's role in valuation
Module 7
Marketing Materials: CIMs, Teasers, and Deal Story
Module 8
Identifying the Buyer Universe
Module 9
Running the M&A Process
Module 10
Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Deal Terms
Module 11
Due diligence
Module 12
Closing the deal
Module 13
Life After the Sale
Bonus (Included with Enrollment)

Bonus: Complimentary One -Hour Company Consulting Call

The 10 Things Every Founder Must Understand Before Considering a Sale

Pressure-test your readiness
Identify blind spots
Understand where value is actually created
Avoid mistakes before they’re expensive
Instructors

Meet Your Instructors

Everything you need to understand M&A - no subscriptions, no upsells, no surprises.

Josh Donnelly
Josh Donnelly
Founder/Managing Partner
Josh Hotsenpiller
Josh Hotsenpiller
Operating Partner
Pricing

Simple, One -Time Pricing

Everything you need to understand M&A - no subscriptions, no upsells, no surprises.

Acquirable Exit Accelerator

13-module course (6 hours)
Interactive digital workbook
Complimentary 1-hour consulting call
Lifetime access to course materials
Enroll Today – $700
Course Reviews

What Learners Say

Amanda Parker

“Structured our data room professionally, making diligence smoother, faster, and far less stressful for our leadership team.”

Brandon Scott

“Helped us negotiate earn-out terms that protected our upside while reducing unnecessary downside exposure.”

Brandon Sullivan

“Built a clear roadmap from growth phase to structured exit readiness with measurable milestones.”

Brian Foster

“We exited at a stronger multiple than our initial banker estimate after refining our growth and positioning strategy.”

Christopher Hayes

“Strengthened our financial metrics presentation and improved how buyers perceived our recurring revenue quality.”

Daniel Cooper

“A disciplined process that turned exit ambition into a structured, executable strategy with measurable progress.”

David Ramirez

“The buyer psychology insights completely changed how we structured negotiations and positioned long-term strategic value to acquirers.”

Grace Phillips,

“Made our business genuinely acquisition-ready rather than simply hoping interest would materialize.”

James Phillips

“We secured multiple LOIs after refining our exit narrative, financial positioning, and preparing thoroughly for buyer diligence conversations.”

Jason Reed

“Helped us identify better-fit acquirers outside our original sector, expanding our strategic buyer universe.”

Joe Collins

“Gave us clarity on valuation drivers we were previously overlooking and improved our overall deal readiness significantly.”

Josh Martinez

“The valuation framework alone justified joining, especially for understanding multiple expansion levers.”

Kevin Murphy

“Transformed our business story into something strategic acquirers valued beyond just revenue and EBITDA.”

Matt Carter

“Practical, founder-focused guidance without generic startup fluff or theoretical frameworks that don’t apply in real exits.”

Matthew Turner

“Sharpened our positioning, increasing inbound acquisition interest from credible strategic and private equity buyers.”

Michael Thompson

“Helped us reposition strategically and attract serious buyers instead of casual inquiries that never converted into real offers.”

Nick Bennett

“We moved from confusion to structured, confident exit conversations backed by preparation and clarity.”

Ross Adams

“The mock negotiations prepared us for real term sheet pressure and improved our confidence dramatically.”

Tyler Morgan

“Clarified when to hire advisors and when to personally lead negotiations for better outcomes.”

William Richardson

“Gave us the confidence to walk away from a weak offer and wait for better alignment.”

Amanda Parker

“Structured our data room professionally, making diligence smoother, faster, and far less stressful for our leadership team.”

Brandon Scott

“Helped us negotiate earn-out terms that protected our upside while reducing unnecessary downside exposure.”

Brandon Sullivan

“Built a clear roadmap from growth phase to structured exit readiness with measurable milestones.”

Brian Foster

“We exited at a stronger multiple than our initial banker estimate after refining our growth and positioning strategy.”

Christopher Hayes

“Strengthened our financial metrics presentation and improved how buyers perceived our recurring revenue quality.”

Daniel Cooper

“A disciplined process that turned exit ambition into a structured, executable strategy with measurable progress.”

David Ramirez

“The buyer psychology insights completely changed how we structured negotiations and positioned long-term strategic value to acquirers.”

Grace Phillips,

“Made our business genuinely acquisition-ready rather than simply hoping interest would materialize.”

James Phillips

“We secured multiple LOIs after refining our exit narrative, financial positioning, and preparing thoroughly for buyer diligence conversations.”

Jason Reed

“Helped us identify better-fit acquirers outside our original sector, expanding our strategic buyer universe.”

Joe Collins

“Gave us clarity on valuation drivers we were previously overlooking and improved our overall deal readiness significantly.”

Josh Martinez

“The valuation framework alone justified joining, especially for understanding multiple expansion levers.”

Kevin Murphy

“Transformed our business story into something strategic acquirers valued beyond just revenue and EBITDA.”

Matt Carter

“Practical, founder-focused guidance without generic startup fluff or theoretical frameworks that don’t apply in real exits.”

Matthew Turner

“Sharpened our positioning, increasing inbound acquisition interest from credible strategic and private equity buyers.”

Michael Thompson

“Helped us reposition strategically and attract serious buyers instead of casual inquiries that never converted into real offers.”

Nick Bennett

“We moved from confusion to structured, confident exit conversations backed by preparation and clarity.”

Ross Adams

“The mock negotiations prepared us for real term sheet pressure and improved our confidence dramatically.”

Tyler Morgan

“Clarified when to hire advisors and when to personally lead negotiations for better outcomes.”

William Richardson

“Gave us the confidence to walk away from a weak offer and wait for better alignment.”

Daniel Cooper

“A disciplined process that turned exit ambition into a structured, executable strategy with measurable progress.”

Grace Phillips,

“Made our business genuinely acquisition-ready rather than simply hoping interest would materialize.”

Tyler Morgan

“Clarified when to hire advisors and when to personally lead negotiations for better outcomes.”

William Richardson

“Gave us the confidence to walk away from a weak offer and wait for better alignment.”

Brandon Scott

“Helped us negotiate earn-out terms that protected our upside while reducing unnecessary downside exposure.”

Josh Martinez

“The valuation framework alone justified joining, especially for understanding multiple expansion levers.”

Matthew Turner

“Sharpened our positioning, increasing inbound acquisition interest from credible strategic and private equity buyers.”

Nick Bennett

“We moved from confusion to structured, confident exit conversations backed by preparation and clarity.”

Christopher Hayes

“Strengthened our financial metrics presentation and improved how buyers perceived our recurring revenue quality.”

Brandon Sullivan

“Built a clear roadmap from growth phase to structured exit readiness with measurable milestones.”

Jason Reed

“Helped us identify better-fit acquirers outside our original sector, expanding our strategic buyer universe.”

Matt Carter

“Practical, founder-focused guidance without generic startup fluff or theoretical frameworks that don’t apply in real exits.”

Kevin Murphy

“Transformed our business story into something strategic acquirers valued beyond just revenue and EBITDA.”

Ross Adams

“The mock negotiations prepared us for real term sheet pressure and improved our confidence dramatically.”

Brian Foster

“We exited at a stronger multiple than our initial banker estimate after refining our growth and positioning strategy.”

Amanda Parker

“Structured our data room professionally, making diligence smoother, faster, and far less stressful for our leadership team.”

Joe Collins

“Gave us clarity on valuation drivers we were previously overlooking and improved our overall deal readiness significantly.”

David Ramirez

“The buyer psychology insights completely changed how we structured negotiations and positioned long-term strategic value to acquirers.”

James Phillips

“We secured multiple LOIs after refining our exit narrative, financial positioning, and preparing thoroughly for buyer diligence conversations.”

Michael Thompson

“Helped us reposition strategically and attract serious buyers instead of casual inquiries that never converted into real offers.”

Amanda Parker

“Structured our data room professionally, making diligence smoother, faster, and far less stressful for our leadership team.”

Brandon Scott

“Helped us negotiate earn-out terms that protected our upside while reducing unnecessary downside exposure.”

Brandon Sullivan

“Built a clear roadmap from growth phase to structured exit readiness with measurable milestones.”

Brian Foster

“We exited at a stronger multiple than our initial banker estimate after refining our growth and positioning strategy.”

Christopher Hayes

“Strengthened our financial metrics presentation and improved how buyers perceived our recurring revenue quality.”

Daniel Cooper

“A disciplined process that turned exit ambition into a structured, executable strategy with measurable progress.”

David Ramirez

“The buyer psychology insights completely changed how we structured negotiations and positioned long-term strategic value to acquirers.”

Grace Phillips,

“Made our business genuinely acquisition-ready rather than simply hoping interest would materialize.”

James Phillips

“We secured multiple LOIs after refining our exit narrative, financial positioning, and preparing thoroughly for buyer diligence conversations.”

Jason Reed

“Helped us identify better-fit acquirers outside our original sector, expanding our strategic buyer universe.”

Joe Collins

“Gave us clarity on valuation drivers we were previously overlooking and improved our overall deal readiness significantly.”

Josh Martinez

“The valuation framework alone justified joining, especially for understanding multiple expansion levers.”

Kevin Murphy

“Transformed our business story into something strategic acquirers valued beyond just revenue and EBITDA.”

Matt Carter

“Practical, founder-focused guidance without generic startup fluff or theoretical frameworks that don’t apply in real exits.”

Matthew Turner

“Sharpened our positioning, increasing inbound acquisition interest from credible strategic and private equity buyers.”

Michael Thompson

“Helped us reposition strategically and attract serious buyers instead of casual inquiries that never converted into real offers.”

Nick Bennett

“We moved from confusion to structured, confident exit conversations backed by preparation and clarity.”

Ross Adams

“The mock negotiations prepared us for real term sheet pressure and improved our confidence dramatically.”

Tyler Morgan

“Clarified when to hire advisors and when to personally lead negotiations for better outcomes.”

William Richardson

“Gave us the confidence to walk away from a weak offer and wait for better alignment.”

Amanda Parker

“Structured our data room professionally, making diligence smoother, faster, and far less stressful for our leadership team.”

Brandon Scott

“Helped us negotiate earn-out terms that protected our upside while reducing unnecessary downside exposure.”

Brandon Sullivan

“Built a clear roadmap from growth phase to structured exit readiness with measurable milestones.”

Brian Foster

“We exited at a stronger multiple than our initial banker estimate after refining our growth and positioning strategy.”

Christopher Hayes

“Strengthened our financial metrics presentation and improved how buyers perceived our recurring revenue quality.”

Daniel Cooper

“A disciplined process that turned exit ambition into a structured, executable strategy with measurable progress.”

David Ramirez

“The buyer psychology insights completely changed how we structured negotiations and positioned long-term strategic value to acquirers.”

Grace Phillips,

“Made our business genuinely acquisition-ready rather than simply hoping interest would materialize.”

James Phillips

“We secured multiple LOIs after refining our exit narrative, financial positioning, and preparing thoroughly for buyer diligence conversations.”

Jason Reed

“Helped us identify better-fit acquirers outside our original sector, expanding our strategic buyer universe.”

Joe Collins

“Gave us clarity on valuation drivers we were previously overlooking and improved our overall deal readiness significantly.”

Josh Martinez

“The valuation framework alone justified joining, especially for understanding multiple expansion levers.”

Kevin Murphy

“Transformed our business story into something strategic acquirers valued beyond just revenue and EBITDA.”

Matt Carter

“Practical, founder-focused guidance without generic startup fluff or theoretical frameworks that don’t apply in real exits.”

Matthew Turner

“Sharpened our positioning, increasing inbound acquisition interest from credible strategic and private equity buyers.”

Michael Thompson

“Helped us reposition strategically and attract serious buyers instead of casual inquiries that never converted into real offers.”

Nick Bennett

“We moved from confusion to structured, confident exit conversations backed by preparation and clarity.”

Ross Adams

“The mock negotiations prepared us for real term sheet pressure and improved our confidence dramatically.”

Tyler Morgan

“Clarified when to hire advisors and when to personally lead negotiations for better outcomes.”

William Richardson

“Gave us the confidence to walk away from a weak offer and wait for better alignment.”

Daniel Cooper

“A disciplined process that turned exit ambition into a structured, executable strategy with measurable progress.”

Grace Phillips,

“Made our business genuinely acquisition-ready rather than simply hoping interest would materialize.”

Tyler Morgan

“Clarified when to hire advisors and when to personally lead negotiations for better outcomes.”

William Richardson

“Gave us the confidence to walk away from a weak offer and wait for better alignment.”

Brandon Scott

“Helped us negotiate earn-out terms that protected our upside while reducing unnecessary downside exposure.”

Josh Martinez

“The valuation framework alone justified joining, especially for understanding multiple expansion levers.”

Matthew Turner

“Sharpened our positioning, increasing inbound acquisition interest from credible strategic and private equity buyers.”

Nick Bennett

“We moved from confusion to structured, confident exit conversations backed by preparation and clarity.”

Christopher Hayes

“Strengthened our financial metrics presentation and improved how buyers perceived our recurring revenue quality.”

Brandon Sullivan

“Built a clear roadmap from growth phase to structured exit readiness with measurable milestones.”

Jason Reed

“Helped us identify better-fit acquirers outside our original sector, expanding our strategic buyer universe.”

Matt Carter

“Practical, founder-focused guidance without generic startup fluff or theoretical frameworks that don’t apply in real exits.”

Kevin Murphy

“Transformed our business story into something strategic acquirers valued beyond just revenue and EBITDA.”

Ross Adams

“The mock negotiations prepared us for real term sheet pressure and improved our confidence dramatically.”

Brian Foster

“We exited at a stronger multiple than our initial banker estimate after refining our growth and positioning strategy.”

Amanda Parker

“Structured our data room professionally, making diligence smoother, faster, and far less stressful for our leadership team.”

Joe Collins

“Gave us clarity on valuation drivers we were previously overlooking and improved our overall deal readiness significantly.”

David Ramirez

“The buyer psychology insights completely changed how we structured negotiations and positioned long-term strategic value to acquirers.”

James Phillips

“We secured multiple LOIs after refining our exit narrative, financial positioning, and preparing thoroughly for buyer diligence conversations.”

Michael Thompson

“Helped us reposition strategically and attract serious buyers instead of casual inquiries that never converted into real offers.”