Exit by Design
Exits don’t fail because of the numbers. They fail because of the gaps.
At KINZA, we close both:
The business gaps that reduce transferable value.- The founder gaps that make transitions collapse.
Exit by Design helps women founders build organizations that last — and prepares them personally for what’s next.
Choose Your Path: DBY or DWY
Why Exit by Design
Because Planning an Exit is Good Business Strategy
50% of exits are forced.
79% of owners aren’t ready.
And most women founders don’t plan at all.
That’s why KINZA created Exit by Design.
It’s not about “getting out.”
It’s about building transferable, wealth-producing value in your business and stability for you as the founder.
Our Founder’s Story
An Exit She Didn’t See Coming
For KINZA’s founder, Cari Kenzie, her exit came not with a strategy, but with a text message.
She hadn’t planned for anything beyond “someday… retirement.”
She wasn’t ready.
The business wasn’t ready.
And yet, the deal went through — one year before the world shut down.
On paper, it was a success. But behind the scenes:
- She didn’t have the right advisors.
- The wealth wasn’t fully protected.
- The leadership team wasn’t prepared.
- And she was left to navigate the identity shift alone.
Cari never regretted the decision — it was one of the greatest blessings of her life.
But it could have been done so much better… had she known better.
That experience is why Exit by Design exists today:
to ensure no founder has to face an unplanned exit without clarity, stability, and support — for both their business and themselves.
The Dual Lens
Why Most Exits Fail — and How KINZA is Different
Most exit plans only focus on the financials.
KINZA addresses what really determines success: the gaps in both the business and the founder.
On the Business Side:
- Leadership teams that execute without the founder.
- Cultures built on conscious awareness, not dominant energy.
- Operational gaps closed before buyers or investors see them.
On the Founder Side:
- Identity recalibration beyond the business.
- Support in defining and stepping into “what’s next.”
- Honoring the legacy she’s built while preparing for the chapter ahead.
The Pathways
Two Ways to Experience Exit by Design
Done-By-You (DBY)
For the founder who wants structure, strategy, and tools to move at her own pace.
- Guided online program with modules and templates.
- Tools to build transferable value in the business.
- Prompts + frameworks to align identity and legacy.
Done-With-You (DWY)
For the founder who wants a strategic partner in real time.
- Direct partnership with Cari and the KINZA team.
- Leadership + culture consulting with her team.
- Personal coaching for founder readiness and identity recalibration.
- Integration with financial + legal advisors to ensure every angle is covered.
What You’ll Gain from Exit by Design
When you step into Exit by Design, you don’t just prepare for a transaction. You create the conditions for lasting value and freedom.
On the Business Side:
- A leadership team that executes confidently without you.
- Systems and structures that buyers and investors trust.
- A culture rooted in alignment, resilience, and awareness.
- Gaps closed — before they cost you millions.
On the Founder Side:
- Clarity and stability in your “what’s next.”
- Confidence that your wealth and legacy are protected.
- The freedom to step out without fear of collapse.
- Support for the identity shift that comes with transition.
Your Exit. By Design.
Which path is right for you?
- Done-By-You → Self-paced structure + tools.
- Done-With-You → Strategic partnership + support.
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