Mark Herbick Speaking
Mark is a frequent speaker and commentator on M&A markets, business value maximization, exit strategy, and deal execution.
He has delivered keynotes and sessions for organizations such as Young President’s Organization (YPO), universities such as the University of Louisville, Northern Illinois University and Columbia Business School, middle market companies and numerous industry associations, where he has spoken on topics including the state of M&A in the middle market, launching acquisition initiatives, exit planning, the psychology of M&A, and M&A case studies. He has been featured on podcasts such as the Deep Wealth Podcast and Contracting Conversations, where he has discussed seller mindset, valuation pitfalls, deal fatigue, and the emotional dynamics of liquidity events.
The MASTER Exit Strategy: Maximizing Enterprise Value and Preparing Yourself for Life After the Sale
Do you have plans to sell your business in the future? Are you preparing to pass it on to the next generation? Are you one of the two-thirds of business owners who, according to research, lack a documented plan for exiting or transitioning their business?
Whatever your situation, the reality is the same: every business owner needs a master exit strategy. Maximizing enterprise value is critical in an exit— but it’s only half the equation. The other half is preparing yourself for the personal transition that comes when your identity as an owner ends.
A sale or succession can be both a financial milestone and a profound emotional turning point. Many owners focus solely on valuation and deal terms, only to be blindsided by the loss of purpose, identity, and structure that can follow an exit — feelings that can lead to entrepreneurial depression.
A MASTER Exit Strategy addresses both sides of the exit equation: it helps you prepare to capture maximum enterprise value in an exit. It allows you navigate the human side of letting go — so that wealth enables you to write an exciting next chapter instead of it feeling like it’s the last chapter.
In this powerful 90-minute session, you will learn:
A successful exit is not just about the deal you close — it’s about the life you create afterward.
A successful exit is not just about the deal you close — it’s about the life you create afterward. This session will give you the insights and tools to strengthen your business now, increase your options for the future, and ensure that when the day comes to move on, you do so with purpose, clarity, and peace of mind.