"[The Simple Exit is] A must-read for every business owner. Todd Bailey combines the wisdom of a successful entrepreneur, the perspective of a post-exit owner, and the expertise of a world-class Exit Planning Advisor to deliver a clear, practical guide for building an exit-ready business and a meaningful next chapter. This book has the power to change the trajectory of an owner's future."

Renée Russo, CEPA - 2026 Exit Planner of the Year with The Exit Planning Institute. Founder & CEO, Rise Up Business Coaching Ltd.

"You only get one shot at exiting your business well. Todd understands something we live every day in the EOS community: simple and easy are not the same thing. The Simple Exit gives owners a clear, honest path to start preparing years before the sale, which is exactly when the work matters most. If your exit is anywhere on the horizon, read this book while you still have time to act on it."

Mark O'Donnell, Visionary and CEO, EOS Worldwide.

 "As an active practitioner of the ‘Value Acceleration Methodology,’ and one who values the concept of beginning with the end in mind, I appreciate the no-nonsense approach that Todd Bailey shares in The Simple Exit. Written for those business owners who take the invite to think 3 steps ahead - owners who apply themselves by going through the exit assessments and other supporting exercises - are likely to view their business from a new perspective. With this new perspective, many will find options and pathways to realize their true value upon the eventual exit that wouldn't have been there before."

Jason "Wally" Waldron, CEPA - Founder and President, Exitology

"Never underestimate how difficult it is to make a complex subject simple and accessible. The Simple Exit is that book — an absolute page-turner and arguably the most important exit-planning book to guide business owners toward the greatest day of their lives.”

Tom Deans Ph.D. - Author of Every Family’s Business, Willing Wisdom, and The Happy Inheritor

“You will exit your business. The only question is whether it will be on your terms or someone else's. The Simple Exit is Todd Bailey's answer to that reality, and he delivers it with the clarity and conviction of someone who has sat across the table from owners on both sides of that outcome. Todd takes one of the most emotionally charged financial events in a person's life, the sale of a business built from the ground up, and systematically removes the fog, the fear, and the false assumptions that cause owners to leave millions on the table or, worse, find themselves with nothing to sell at all. His eight-step framework is practical without being prescriptive, actionable without being overwhelming, and written with the hard-won credibility of someone who has lived both sides of this experience.”

Clare Price, CEPA - CEO, Octain Growth Systems

“Todd Bailey has done something every business owner needs: he has made the early exit planning journey feel understandable. The Simple Exit strips away unnecessary complexity while still honoring the hard work required to build an exit-ready business. For owners who know they need to prepare but don’t know where to start, this book is a practical first step.”

Jerome Myers, MBA, CEPA- Exit Strategist, Author of Exit to Excellence

“Todd has a remarkable ability to simplify one of the most important—and too often overlooked—truths in business ownership: successful exits don't happen by accident. They happen by intention. His practical approach to preparing for the eventual sale or transition of a business is both refreshing and empowering. Through stories and real-world experiences, Todd teaches timeless principles in a way that is easy to understand, relatable, and most importantly, actionable. Business owners spend decades building their companies. They deserve to receive the full value of that life's work, and Todd provides a roadmap for doing exactly that. If you're even thinking about selling your business in the next ten years, this book is a must-read. The best exits are not left to chance. They are designed. Successful exits don't just happen.”

Rick Krebs, CPA, CEPA - M&A Advisor and Author of Sell Your Business By Design Not By Default