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Christine Slocumb
Chris built Clarity Quest Marketing over 22 years, survived 10 LOIs, 3 rounds of due diligence, and 4 collapsed deals before successfully closing with Trinity Hunt Partners in 2023. She wrote the book she wishes had existed.
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About
The full story behind the "Mastering the Exit Gauntlet" book
Christine (Chris) Slocumb is a two-time author, exit advisor, and the founder who turned a one-woman consultancy into a two-time Agency of the Year before selling to private equity. She built Clarity Quest Marketing over 22 years and closed the deal with Trinity Hunt Partners in 2023 — the right buyer, at the right price, on her terms.
It was not easy. It took three years, 10 letters of intent, 5 signed LOIs, 4 collapsed deals, and 3 full rounds of due diligence before the wire transferred. Chris lived the gauntlet — and then she wrote down everything she learned.
Today she works as an independent exit advisor where she focuses on healthcare, biotech, and tech services companies. She holds an MSEE, an MBA, and 8 US patents, and began her career as an electrical engineer at Motorola.
Her previous book, Stop Starvation Marketing, focused on growth strategies for health tech and biotech companies. Her new book, Mastering the Exit Gauntlet, targets agency owners ready to sell with confidence.
- Sold Clarity Quest Marketing to Trinity Hunt Partners (2023)
- Exit advisor for agency and B2B services owners
- Author of two business books published through traditional channels
- Guest on Jason Swenk, The Exit Whisperer, Predictive ROI, and more
- MSEE and MBA; 8 US patents; 30 years in technology and marketing
22
Years building the agency
10
LOIs received
50
+
Buyer meetings
1
Successful PE exit
New Release • May 2026
Mastering the Exit Gauntlet
Most agency owners spend decades building something extraordinary, but are completely unprepared for what comes next. This book changes that. Built around the PATH framework, it covers every stage of the exit process from the moment you decide to sell to what life looks like years after the wire transfer.
Published by Indie Books International. Available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble May 28, 2026.
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From the Book
Words worth sharing
"She wrote it all down, with complete honesty about what worked, what didn't, and what she wishes she'd known years earlier. She's built a framework that is practical, sequenced, and grounded in real experience rather than theory."
Hugo Jimenez
Managing Partner, Performance Advisory Group · Foreword author
"You are not just selling a company. You are blazing a trail."
Christine Slocumb
Mastering the Exit Gauntlet, Conclusion
"Sell because you are burned out, and you will likely accept a lower valuation just to be done. Sell because your peers are exiting, and you will miss red flags about your buyer."
Christine Slocumb
Mastering the Exit Gauntlet, Step 1
"Your exit is not your ending. It's your liberation to write the next chapter."
Christine Slocumb
Mastering the Exit Gauntlet, Conclusion
"Most founders create a business plan. Virtually no one creates an exit plan."
Christine Slocumb
Mastering the Exit Gauntlet
Speaking and Interview Topics
What Chris writes about
01
Why Many Agency Exits Fail, and How to Avoid It
Directtalk on the mechanics of deal collapse, what actually tanks due diligence, and the mistakes sellers make before they ever sit down with a buyer.
02
The PATH Framework: A Practical Roadmap to Sale
A step-by-step walkthrough of Prepare, Align, Transition, Honor — the four phases that separate sellers who walk away empowered from those who walk away regretting everything.
03
M&A Brokers Aren't Always On Your Side
Banker/brokers are paid to close. That’s not always the same as protecting the seller. Chris explains how to use M&A counsel without becoming dependent on it.
04
The Emotional Gauntlet: Excitement, Grief, and What Comes After The Sale
Post-sale identity chaos is real. The transition from founder to whatever comes next is harder than the deal itself. Chris shares what she’s learned and what the data says.
05
Selling While Female: The 2% Problem
Female founders capture less than 2% of exit dollars. Chris names what’s actually happening in the deal rooms, and what to do about it.
06
Building for Exit from Day One
The best time to start preparing for a sale is 3–5 years before you plan to sell. Chris walks through the operational, financial, and positioning moves that matter most.
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