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Meet
Bob Tankesley
Bob is a fourth-generation entrepreneur, serving as an M&A Advisor in the metro-Atlanta, GA region and beyond throughout the southeastern United States. He has worked with owners of private businesses for over twenty-five years in various capacities, predominantly in the area of finance. He is a founding member of the Atlanta Chapter of XPX, a nationwide network of advisors to business owners working in a highly collaborative environment.
About Exit Teams
What Sets Us Apart
You only get one shot to sell your business right. Exit Teams makes sure you don’t miss. Most business owners wait too long to think about selling. By then, the pressure is on—health concerns, market shifts, burnout, or an unexpected offer—and buyers know it. That’s when they strike, using your emotions, inexperience, or lack of preparation to drive down your business’s value.
Exit Teams is different. It’s not just a book. It’s a proven approach developed by Bob Tankesley, a fourth-generation entrepreneur and M&A advisor with over 25 years of experience helping owners sell smarter. Exit Teams is about building a team around you—the seller—before you ever sit at the negotiating table.
Running a business is one of the greatest adventures—and biggest risks—you can take. Every day, entrepreneurs strive for freedom: personal, financial, and operational. But the journey isn’t easy. The pressure mounts. The market shifts. Competitors emerge. And when the time comes to sell, many business owners find themselves trapped instead of free.
That’s where Exit Teams comes in.
We help business owners prepare for the most important transaction of their lives—before they’re forced to. We equip you with strategies, systems, and a trusted team of advisors to maximize your business’s value and make your exit smooth, successful, and rewarding. You’ve built something great. Now it’s time to secure your future.
You're Not Alone—Here's Why.
70% of business owners have no formal exit strategy
Most entrepreneurs focus on growth, not the finish line — until it’s too late.
Only 20% of businesses listed for sale ever actually sell
Most deals fall through due to poor preparation, unrealistic valuations, or lack of professional guidance.
Valuation mistakes are one of the top reasons deals fall apart.
Buyers do their homework. If the numbers don’t add up, the trust disappears.
With Exit Teams, you level the playing field when it’s time to sell your business. Our proven valuation strategy not only strengthens your negotiating position but also helps you attract the right buyer at the right price.
You’ve poured years of effort into building your company. When the dust settles at the closing table, there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve maximized your outcome—handing over the keys with confidence and stepping into the next chapter of your life with freedom and peace of mind.
With Exit Teams, you level the playing field when it’s time to sell your business. Our proven valuation strategy not only strengthens your negotiating position but also helps you attract the right buyer at the right price.
You’ve poured years of effort into building your company. When the dust settles at the closing table, there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve maximized your outcome—handing over the keys with confidence and stepping into the next chapter of your life with freedom and peace of mind.
Common Struggles
Uncertainty Around Valuation
Without proper guidance, many business owners either overvalue their company, scaring off buyers, or undervalue it, leaving money on the table.
Exit Teams fixes that.
Time Running Out
Oftentimes, business owners feel as if time is running out to take the next step with their company. Exit Teams fixes that.
Lack of Support
Similarly to sports, when it comes to selling your business, it's difficult to take on the opposite side by yourself.
Exit Teams fixes that.
Tough Conversations
When it comes to navigating tough negotiations, it's common to not be prepared for stressful conversations with possible buyers. Exit Teams fixes that.
