In this episode, Mike Davis joins Bridget Stuart to explore how real estate professionals can create businesses that are not only successful today but also positioned for tomorrow. Mike introduces the Exit Ready Quotient (ERQ), a powerful framework that helps agents assess their business’s readiness for sale and long-term value. He explains why planning early matters, how leadership bottlenecks can stall growth, and what steps agents can take now to increase profitability, reduce stress, and create more options for the future.

Episode Highlights

• What the Exit Ready Quotient (ERQ) is and how it works
• Why exit planning should begin years before you think you’ll sell
• How strong leadership prevents bottlenecks and builds resilience
• The role of ancillary opportunities in boosting business value
• Why stress and mental energy management directly impact growth
• The underestimated power of a clean, consistent database
• How proactive financial management sets you apart
• Why taking action today leads to future freedom and flexibility

Guest: Mike Davis

Mike Davis is a certified executive coach at The Coaching Nexus, where he helps real estate agents and entrepreneurs design businesses that thrive now and hold long-term value. As the creator of the Exit Ready Quotient (ERQ), Mike specializes in preparing agents to maximize their business’s worth, reduce operational stress, and create sustainable models that can eventually be sold or transitioned. At The Coaching Nexus, Mike works with agents across the country to strengthen leadership skills, develop exit strategies, and build businesses that run smoothly without being dependent on a single person. 

Connect with Mike:

Email: mike@sellingpath.com

Phone: 614-657-9721

Host: Bridget Ann Stuart

Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate podcast. With 27 years in the business, she’s known for her deep commitment to personal development, business mindset, and helping real estate professionals grow with purpose. 

Connect with Bridget:

Website: therealbridgetstuart.com

Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart

Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart

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