Method

The 24+12 Runway

My 24+12 Runway gives owners two advantages: First 24 months of operational preparation to build real value — then 12 months of M&A process with buyer competition, not seller desperation.

Three Pillars of Transaction Readiness

Each pillar has measurable outcomes. No busywork.

Pillar 1

Commercial Engine

  • →Pipeline hygiene & CRM discipline
  • →Customer concentration risk reduced
  • →Buyer-friendly revenue narrative
  • →NRR / GRR metrics clean
Pillar 2

Organisational Clarity

  • →13-week cash cadence installed
  • →QoE-ready financial reporting
  • →Founder dependency reduced
  • →Data room 80% pre-built
Pillar 3

AI-Driven Efficiency

  • →Manual first — then automate
  • →10-week AI adoption cadence
  • →Team buys in before rollout
  • →Measurable margin impact

How I work

Five steps. No consulting jargon. Every step has a measurable outcome.

How I work — Process Diagram Josef R. Schneider

The 24+12 Runway

24 months building operational substance — then 12 months of M&A on your own terms.

The 24+12 Runway — Fit for Transaction Roadmap

Schneider Field Rules

Rule 01

24 before 12

Build 24 months of operational substance before entering a 12-month M&A process.

Rule 02

Manual first

Understand every process manually before standardising. Standardise before automating.

Rule 03

Treat AI like cash

Track it daily. Involve your team. Don't delegate adoption.

Rule 04

Pipeline truth

A weighted pipeline is a lie. Only count what moves.

Rule 05

Not elegant — decisive

Speed beats perfection. Decisions compound. Hesitation doesn't.

Ready for your 24+12 Runway?

Most owners start too late. The window is open — but it won't wait.

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