Built to Exit.

Ready for Anything.

From first insight to final handshake, we help you build a business that’s more valuable, sellable, and future-ready.

“I’m an expert at running my business, but I have no idea how to sell one.”

Most owners don’t know where to begin, so they don’t begin at all.

WHERE BUSINESS OWNERS GET STUCK…

“I can’t keep working like this... but I don’t have a successor.”

Lack of succession planning creates risk, stress, and delays.

“I keep getting offers... but none of them feel right.”

Without the right positioning & clarity, great companies attract bad buyers.

“I don’t know what’s next for me after an exit.”

The emotional side of transition is rarely discussed... until it derails a deal.

You deserve an exit that’s a win-win… forward for your business and for you.

It all begins with clarity….

Introducing the Readiness Quotient

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A proprietary scoring system that distills business readiness into a single, easy-to-understand metric, together with an estimate of your businesses value today. The RQ Score reveals how attractive your business is to potential buyers or investors—measuring its strengths, exposing its vulnerabilities, and guiding you toward actions that increase value and reduce risk.

It’s never too early to plan. Whether you’re exiting your business in 12 months or 12 years, owners who invest in readiness sell for higher values, have higher rates of success, and run a more efficient (and profitable) business along the way.

Our Proven Process

Your Readiness Roadmap

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Our structured, three-phase system designed to help owners improve business performance, elevate enterprise value, and position for a future transition. The program starts with an RQ™ Baseline assessment, then delivers strategic support through Elevate and Position phases, helping you execute meaningful change, stay accountable, and move toward a successful exit on your terms… all custom tailored to your business, your budget, and your timelines.

WHAT SETS AGORA APART FROM TRADITIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES?

Comparison table with three columns titled "What You Care About," "Traditional Advisors," and "agora". The rows cover topics like scope of support, strategy execution, readiness scoring, customization, people and culture integration, timeline and value orientation, and ongoing accountability. Agora emphasizes holistic support, co-creation of strategy, proprietary readiness scoring, customized roadmaps, values-led advisors, future-focused value, and ongoing performance coaching, contrasting with traditional advisors' narrow, transactional, and generic approaches.

Meet the Team

  • An image of Garry Krum, Agora's Founder

    Garry Krum

    FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

    Visionary M&A strategist and seasoned advisor helping business owners clarify options, maximize outcomes, and navigate transition with confidence.

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    Aaron Stevens

    PRESIDENT & SR. STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    Strategic advisor and expert facilitator specializing in exit readiness, business growth, and transition planning for owners serious about increasing enterprise value.

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  • An image of Jessica Archer, a Senior Advisor at Agora

    Jessica Archer

    SR. STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    Expert facilitator and operator blending strategic planning, product innovation, and organizational alignment to drive scalable, lasting business value.

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Hear from our Founder

Garry Krum, Agora’s Founder & Chairman, discusses why Agora is unlike traditional advisory firms.

  • "I was blown away by the insights I learned from the RQ scoring process... now I feel more confident on where I need to be putting my energy"

    Owner, Manufacturing Firm

  • "I was worried that my senior leadership team would be hesitant to take advice from outsiders, but Agora's amazing advisors quickly earned their trust and truly embraced their guidance."

    CEO, Home Healthcare Firm

  • "I first contacted Agora to see about getting a valuation, and I am SO glad I listened to their advice and instead started with a full assessment. Not only did I still get a valuation, but I also got REAL insights on what I could do to grow my value and better prepare for the future."

    Owner, Landscaping Services Firm

  • "Great people. Great support. Great outcomes. I can't imagine where we'd be without their guidance."

    Owner, SaaS Firm

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1.

Request a Free Consultation

Using the link below, let us know a little about you, and one of our skilled advisors will connect with you toschedule a free consultation to learn more about your business and unique needs.

Working with Agora is SIMPLE

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Review Your Tailored Proposal

Your advisor will work collaboratively with you to recommend an engagement model that fits your time, budget, and desired outcomes.

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Take the First Step on Your Readiness Roadmap

Using our proven Create - Execute - Measure methodology, we’ll work together to build the plan, execute it, then measure the results using our RQ™ Scoring & Valuation system.

Let’s design Your Readiness Roadmap together… whether you’re exiting in 12 month or 12 years, it’s never too early to be ready.