Exit & Succession Planning
Designed for Owner-Operators
Led by a 3x SMB Business Operator…
We are experts in transitioning Founder-dependent operations & building transferable companies. Build a valuable business that can thrive—and transfer—without you.
For established business owners planning a partial or full exit within the next 2-5 years.
Search, Partner
& Advise
Led by a 3x Business Operator…
Experienced in unlocking business potential with proven expertise in professionalizing and transitioning Founder-dependent operations for scale-up growth with exit marketability.
43%
of the companies believe that the need to professionalize the business is a key priority over the next 5 years
32%
Business Owners that spend their time working ON vs IN their business
60%
of business owners said they would like to have more time back in their family life.
2.5x
Likelihood of outperforming your peers with well-structured management practices, according to a McKinsey study
2x
De-risking your company from dependencies can increase your market value by 50-100%
25-40%
Valuation discount for owner-dependent businesses.
20%
of business owners will not receive an offer for their business due to owner dependent operations.
70%
Small businesses that are not transferable…therefore have no exit value (we can change that)
We advise, coach & teach…
You built the business. Now it needs to become less dependent on you.
JOVA Ventures helps Business Owners reduce owner dependence, identify hidden value and build a more transferable company.
Whether you want to grow, step back, transition to family, sell to management or prepare for a future exit, we help you build the business to run beyond you.
What we do differently.
We teach you how to rewire the business so it becomes transferable.
Delivered by a 3x Operator + Certified Exit Planning Advisor.
We de-risk the company from a Buyer’s perspective.
We identify hidden value that translates into better offers.
Advisory & Coaching Services
Simple monthly retainers customizable to your needs & budget ($1,500-$3,000/month).
Owner Dependence Program
- Build a sustainable operational model that is flexible, scalable and redundant.
- Elevate Founder from daily operations to focus on the big picture.
- Free up headspace & scale-up without more sacrifices
Exit Planning &
Readiness
- Build the business in the direction of an exit.
- Attract investors that add real value to your business.
- Unlock trapped value in your business
- Provide masterclasses & workshops to remove blind spots
Management Buyout or Family Transfer
- Facilitate & structure Owner transfers to management teams
- Advise Owner on sale process, blind spots and selection of service providers
- Provide coaching to post-close management team to facilitate smooth transfer
Professionalized Operations
- Build a sustainable operational model that is flexible, scalable and redundant.
- Elevate Founder from daily operations to focus on the big picture.
Exit Readiness
- Build the business in the direction of an exit.
- Attract investors that add real value to your business.
Scale Better
- Build structured, repeatable systems that scale efficiently.
- Leverage proven frameworks, programs, and processes that free up growth capacity.
Client Profile
SMB <100 Employees
Owner-Operators & Couples-Led Businesses
GenX & Boomers
Notable Highlights
Business Operator Mindset
- Joe Graci led multiple business exits with strong ROI for shareholders
- Spearheaded pivots & rebuilds across industries
- Scaled up several distribution businesses to $100M in revenue
- US-centric business operations with Canadian leadership
- Built patent-pending AI technology to digitize mature industries
Industry Focus
Technology & SaaS
B2B Distribution & Supply Chain
Commercial Services
Financial & Healthcare Services
Build an 8-figure, marketable business…
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