Trusted Industry Expert

Joshua Carnes

Exit Strategy Consulting.

Helping Business Owners Plan, Prepare, and Profit From Their Next Chapter

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Trusted by Founders

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to Exit on Their Terms.

Strategic Exit Planning | Business Valuations | Confidential Business Sales

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Joshua Carnes

Trusted by Founders

Ready to Exit on Their Terms

Strategic Exit Planning | Business Valuations | Confidential Business Sales

Exit Strategy Consulting

Plan Your Exit With Confidence
Gain clarity, create optionality, and ensure your business is ready when the right buyer comes along. Whether your timeline is 1 year or 5, we help you build a strategic, actionable exit plan that protects your legacy and maximizes value.

➡ Exit Planning Assessments | Growth-to-Exit Roadmaps | Post-Sale Readiness

Business Sales

Sell Your Business Confidentially, for Maximum Value
We manage the full sale process—from valuation and buyer outreach to negotiation and closing. Every deal is confidential, strategic, and guided by data, not guesswork.

➡ Sell-Side Representation | Buyer Vetting | Deal Structuring

Business Valuations

Know What Your Business is Worth And Why
We provide defensible, certified business valuations so you can understand your true market value, plan intelligently, and negotiate from a position of strength.

➡ NACVA Certified Appraisals | Marketability Reviews | Value Gap Analysis

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About Joshua Carnes

Exit Strategy Consultant, Speaker & Senior M&A Advisor

Exit Strategy Consulting

Joshua Carnes helps entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the complexities of exit planning, valuation, and business sales. As a trusted advisor, keynote speaker, and industry leader, Joshua brings clarity and strategy to business transitions.

Business Sales & Valuations

He leads a team of Certified Business Intermediaries and NACVA-accredited valuation experts. Joshua is a member of the IBBA, M&A Source, and a recognized voice in the exit planning community.

Is Your Business
Ready for Exit?

Joshua Carnes,

Exit Planning Speaker & Trusted Advisor

Joshua is a sought-after speaker on the topics of exit planning, business valuation, and founder readiness. Whether addressing business owner groups, advisory firms, or professional associations, he delivers actionable insight with clarity and credibility.

Speaking Topics Include:

    • Exit Planning in Today’s Market

    • Valuation Gaps & What Owners Get Wrong

    • Preparing a Business for Sale

    • The Emotional Side of Exiting

Available for:
Workshops | Keynotes | Virtual Presentations | Private Roundtables

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