The Valuation Reality Check
- T. McClure
- Nov 12
- 1 min read
Healthy profits, loyal customers, and years of hard work are all looking great on paper, but you bring the deal to the bank, and suddenly, the story changes. The numbers don't line up under the lender's scrutiny.
Here's what founder-led companies actually need: A financeable valuation. The number that will close in today's market, under today's lending conditions
At IntelExit, we've spent decades in SBA lending and business transitions. We know the difference between an impressive number and a bankable one. Over the years, we've designed 3 types of intelligent exits:

Sell to the right outside buyer (quiet, qualified, culture-respecting)
Transition to your key employees (SBA-friendly, structured, protected)
Create an ESOP (tax-advantaged, legacy-preserving, employee-owned)
Every path starts with the same foundation of knowing the number that makes it possible.
Legacy preservation isn't about holding on forever. It's about letting go the right way.
Let's engineer your clean exit strategy together. www.intelexit.com





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