What Your Score Means

100–125  |  READY TO MOVE

You’re in a strong position. When the right opportunity shows up, you can move with confidence. This is about fine-tuning, not rebuilding.

75–99  |  STRONG FOUNDATION

You’ve built something real. There are clear areas to tighten up, and a few focused months could meaningfully change your position. You’re closer than you think.

50–74  |  ROOM TO GROW

There are gaps here that a buyer would find — but you found them first. That’s the whole point. You now have a clear picture of where to focus, on your own terms and timeline

Below 50  |  START HERE

Be honest with yourself about your timeline — and give yourself grace. The fact that you’re doing this work now means you’re already ahead of most founders who wait until they’re in a deal to discover these things.

WHAT’S NEXT

Here’s what I’ve learned working with founders over the past decade: most wait too long to have this conversation. Not because they aren’t ready — but because they feel like they need to have everything perfect first.

You don’t.

If your score told you something you didn’t expect, that’s not a problem. That’s exactly the right time to talk.

Aaron does a limited number of confidential founder conversations each month. No pitch. No pressure. Just an honest look at where you are and what your options might look like.  Book a conversation at rivhc.com  |  aaron@rivhc.com

Whether you’re 6 months or 3 years from a transition, getting exit-ready is never wasted effort. It makes your business more valuable, more resilient, and more enjoyable to run — no matter what you decide.

Here’s to building something that lasts.