Question 1

What is the Exit Ratio 360™?

Accepted Answer

The Exit Ratio 360™ is a proprietary 360-point business evaluation system created by Scott Sylvan Bell for companies generating $10M–$250M in annual revenue. It includes seven scored frameworks totaling 360 points — LAUNCH (30), SCORE (100), SELL (40), SCALE (50), DRIVER (60), EXIT (40), and BENCH (40) — plus two standalone tools: the LEAD Model (deal evaluation) and THREATS Framework (crisis protection).

Question 2

What are the nine frameworks in the Exit Ratio 360™?

Accepted Answer

The nine frameworks are: LAUNCH (30 points, action readiness), SCORE (100 points, exit readiness), SELL (40 points, revenue engine), SCALE (50 points, operational capacity), DRIVER (60 points, execution capability), EXIT (40 points, market timing), BENCH (40 points, leadership depth), LEAD Model (standalone, deal evaluation), and THREATS Framework (standalone, crisis protection).

Question 3

What order should the Exit Ratio 360™ frameworks be taken in?

Accepted Answer

LAUNCH first, then SCORE, followed by SELL, SCALE, DRIVER, and BENCH in parallel, then EXIT when timing is relevant. THREATS should be implemented at any stage. The LEAD Model is applied when a specific deal materializes. LAUNCH must come first because it determines whether the owner will execute on what the other assessments reveal.

Question 4

Who is the Exit Ratio 360™ designed for?

Accepted Answer

Owners and leadership teams of companies generating $10M to $250M in annual revenue who are building toward an eventual exit or want to maximize enterprise value. Particularly valuable for founders preparing for their first exit, PE portfolio companies, family businesses planning succession, and companies that have plateaued and need a structured path to the next level.

Question 5

How do the nine frameworks work together?

Accepted Answer

LAUNCH gates entry by confirming action readiness. SCORE provides the comprehensive diagnostic. SELL, SCALE, DRIVER, and BENCH address the specific gaps SCORE identifies. EXIT evaluates whether market conditions align for a transaction. LEAD scores the specific deal before signing. THREATS runs in parallel to protect the value being built. Every score tells a story, and every story points to a specific action.

Question 6

What is the total point value of the Exit Ratio 360™?

Accepted Answer

The seven scored frameworks total 360 points: LAUNCH (30) + SCORE (100) + SELL (40) + SCALE (50) + DRIVER (60) + EXIT (40) + BENCH (40) = 360 points. The LEAD Model (40 points) and THREATS Framework operate as standalone tools outside the 360-point total.

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