The ÉLAN Methodology + Live on Four

ÉLAN is a strategic framework designed for CEOs and business leaders seeking to build enterprise value with clarity, confidence, and intent. Rooted in the philosophy that growth and exit-readiness are not separate paths but parallel outcomes, ÉLAN guides leaders through four interconnected pillars: Explore, Lead, Accelerate, Navigate.

This methodology challenges the traditional reactive approach to business transitions by reframing success around optionality, creating businesses that can scale, transfer, or exit at the leader’s discretion. From aligning personal and financial goals to building self-sustaining leadership teams and closing strategic gaps, ÉLAN empowers leaders to transform their businesses into valuable, resilient, and market-ready assets.

At the foundation of ÉLAN is Live on Four, a clarity tool that helps leaders determine their personal “number” across four key dimensions: lifestyle, liquidity, legacy, and leverage. This framework ensures that business strategy is anchored in personal purpose and financial reality, allowing leaders to grow with intention and exit without regret.

Whether you’re planning to exit in 12 months or evolve your leadership role over the next decade, ÉLAN, powered by Live on Four, offers a practical, actionable blueprint to drive growth on your terms while protecting the legacy you’ve built.