Business Exits

Business Exit Advisory with Christie + RJ Turley

With decades of experience across 9 businesses, 5 exits, and global brands,
Christie Turley and her husband, RJ Turley, have co-founded, scaled, and sold multiple companies, generating over $3 billion in client revenue across 75+ industries.

If your business earns $3M+ annually and you plan to exit within 1–5 years, now is the time to start planning. We can help you plan your exit so that when you're ready, you can sell for maximum value.

We help owners prepare to scale operations and exit their business.

Most business owners don't start with their exit strategy. Yet planning how you'll exit your business is just as crucial as planning how to start it. Whether you're seeking freedom from daily operations or preparing for an eventual sale, the right strategy begins now.

BEFORE
Exit Planning

Chasing fires every day

 

Energy-draining meetings

 

No vacation without chaos

 

Growth = complexity + burnout

 

Everything depends on you

 
Owner-dependent businesses typically sell for 1-2x EBITDA

AFTER
Exit Planning

Team runs systems without you

 

Meetings solve problems (you're optional)

 

30-day vacations with zero emergencies

 

Growth = clarity + capacity

 

Your business serves your life

 
Businesses that run without the owner can command 4-10x EBITDA, potentially doubling the valuation

APPROACH

3 Paths to Freedom

Scale your business, maximize its value, and prepare for your ideal exit, whether that's stepping away from operations or selling for maximum profit.

Scalable Operating System

Become a true CEO, not just someone with the title.

When your business has predictable revenue but growth is flattening, you're entering the Constraint Zone. The signs are clear: you're constantly putting out fires, team members need constant direction, meetings feel wasteful, and profits remain low despite increasing sales.

Strategic Leadership

Stay involved without being trapped in daily operations.

For hands-on entrepreneurs who love their business but need freedom, this path involves building a leadership team that handles operations while you provide strategic guidance. Maintain your vision and influence without being bogged down by day-to-day management.

The Complete Exit

Sell your business for maximum value when you're ready.

The ultimate exit strategy involves preparing your business for sale. With the right operating systems, strong leadership team, and strategic marketing and positioning, you'll maximize valuation and ensure a confidential, smooth transition that preserves your legacy.

Find Your Path Forward

Find out if you're ready for scale or exit. With a strong foundation and the right operating system, you can maximize your profits and/or exit. Let's connect for a confidential consultation to discuss your unique situation and goals.

20+ years. 9 businesses. 5 exits. 3 business partners. 1000's of businesses coached.

Our diverse background allows us to bring unique perspectives to business acquisitions:

  • Operations Optimization
- Leadership, team building, and creating scalable systems

  • Marketing & Growth Strategy
- Marketing management, digital marketing, and eCommerce

  • Supply Chain & Manufacturing
- Specialized experience in overseas sourcing, supplier relationships, and manufacturing

  • Exit Strategy Planning
- Helping owners prepare for a profitable exit.

RJ Turley

RJ Turley

M&A Strategist | Investor | 9x Founder | 5x Exits

RJ has spent the past 20 years leading operations, scaling strategy, and building the infrastructure behind high-growth brands across international markets: including Japan, China, and the U.S. He’s worked with Fortune 500 teams, scaled multiple ventures alongside Christie, and served as the trusted strategist for leaders navigating complex growth. RJ brings precision thinking, instinct-led decision making, and deep operational insight to every phase of scale.

RJ’s extensive background spans strategic business sales and acquisitions, marketing, supply chain, import/export, manufacturing, people management and leadership development, equipping him to guide businesses through succession planning and optimizing operations for a more profitable exit.

RJ is also co-author of the book, Quiet Quitting the BS (2026).

Christie Turley

Christie Turley

Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker | Investor

Through their marketing firm of 20 years, Vibe Tribe Interactive, Christie Turley has consulted on Fortune500 brand campaigns and advised behind the scenes of bestselling books, TEDx talks, 7-figure launches and high-profile personal brands. Alongside her husband RJ Turley, she also helps founders prepare for profitable business exits through marketing and valuation strategy.

She is the creator of The Velocity Method™, a leadership framework that replaces surface-level hierarchy with radical self-leadership, transforming cultures from the inside out. She's also the founder of Conscious State University, where she teaches leaders to develop their intuition and make confident decisions.

An engaging speaker, she has shared the stage with many New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors. She is the author of the books, The Intuition-Led Business (2020), Be Known (2026), co-author of Quiet Quitting the BS (2026) and the host of Walk The Fire Podcast.

Find Your Path Forward

Find out if you're ready for scale or exit. With a strong foundation and the right operating system, you can maximize your profits and/or exit. Let's connect for a confidential consultation to discuss your unique situation and goals.

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