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In his new book, Shawn Butler helps owners of

service businesses recognize the worth of

the valuable asset they have created.

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AUTOMATIC

EXIT

Turn Your Service Business into a Sellable Asset

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Pre-order Your Copy NOW to Receive Limited-time Audiobook & Bonus Content.

This book will help you along the path of getting the highest return on the time, money, and energy you have invested in the company you've built ... AUTOMATICALLY!

Are you thinking abou selling your service business? You should be!

83% of business owners are unprepared for a business transition. Yet

100% of businesses will transition in one way or another by the end of the owner's lifetime!

In Shawn Butler's new book, he'll be answering the questions:

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  • How do I prepare for the inevitable transition of my business?

  • How can I know how much my service business is really worth?

  • Why would I want to sell my profitable business if it's making me good money?

  • How much money should I sell my business for?

  • What are the steps to guarantee it will sell for what it's worth?

  • And sell in the shortest time? With the most certainty, efficiency, and the highest profitability?

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Pre-order Now to be on the List for the Upcoming Release

& Receive the FREE Limited-time Audiobook & Bonus Content!

Thanks for requesting your copy of AUTOMATIC EXIT!

The Pre-order price for the book is $19.99

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Who is  Shawn Butler?

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Shawn Butler is the CEO & Lead Consultant at Relevant Business Development helping agency owners realize the value of the business they've created. He excels at crafting an actionable playbook for them to maximize the return on the valuable asset they've built.

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After twelve years in top national and international advertising agencies, Shawn founded his second small agency that he rapidly grew to a mid-seven-figure valuation in just over three years and successfully exited that business through a strategic acquisition.

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Now running his third agency, Shawn is uniquely qualified to advise on ad agency growth strategy for business owners who are ready to scale their service based or agency model businesses to turn their hard work into a profitable exit.

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Shawn is a recognized pioneer and innovator in digital marketing, business development, value creation and exit planning. He holds several advanced degrees and guest lectures at five universities on marketing strategy and business growth.

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Connect with Shawn Butler on LinkedIn

Who is Relevant?

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Relevant Business Development helps owners of agencies and service businesses recognize the worth of the valuable asset you have created. We will help you along the path of getting the highest return on the time, money, and energy you have invested in the firm you've built.

 

By working with us, you will take advantage of the extensive industry knowledge and experience we've gathered by working with over 200 agency businesses over the last five years. We are the ones you want to talk to about identifying the unique assets embedded in your agency and what opportunities exist to enhance its value.

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The key measure of any business is its market potential. With our distinctive, hands-on approach, our team of experts helps you identify potential new client segments, service enhancements, organizational improvements, and strategic directions -- all designed to optimize profitability, which will lead to the firm's success and increased market value.

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As it happens, you will work on less challenging tasks, earn more, grow faster, and love the team and clients you are associated with.

Exit Strategy
Planning
 for
Agency Owners

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Relevant Business Development recognizes that planning to leave a long-established company is a major decision. Through our exit planning services, we help ensure a successful business exit and also increase your business’s marketability and value.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED

HOW MUCH IS
YOUR AGENCY WORTH?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT?

Schedule Your FREE Consultation Today

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