Readiness is broader than value
A valuable company can still produce a fragile transition.
A transaction can be weakened by owner dependence, concentrated revenue, thin leadership, unclear financial evidence, family disagreement, or an owner who never worked out what they need. These risks feed each other, so don’t treat them as separate projects.
What comes next
Improve evidence before improving the story.
The strongest readiness work creates proof: management operating without the owner, reliable reporting, durable customer relationships, documented processes, aligned stakeholders, and a personal independence target grounded in actual spending and assets.