The Exit Company: Your Trusted Partners in Business Transactions

Cristianna Gunsten is a strategic business advisor, seasoned entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Exit Company, where she leads the firm’s business brokerage and exit planning services with integrity, insight, and an owner’s perspective. With a diverse background in business ownership, wholesale distribution, and consulting, Cristianna brings firsthand transactional experience and deep empathy for business owners navigating complex sales and transitions. 

Before founding The Exit Company, Cristianna operated and scaled businesses across different industries, including wholesale distribution. Most notably, she and her partners built and sold an alcohol distribution company — a transaction that shaped her passion for helping others achieve their goals. That personal experience on the seller’s side gives her an uncommon advantage: she doesn’t just advise business owners — she truly understands their journey.

Cristianna holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business Management from the University of Nevada and furthered her global perspective with Spanish studies at the University of the Basque Country in San Sebastián, Spain. Rich academic training and real-world experience combine to make her a trusted partner for entrepreneurs preparing for exit, acquisition, valuation, or strategic growth.

Her professional engagement in the broader business brokerage community includes active membership in the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB) and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and she is currently pursuing the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation — further demonstrating her commitment to best-in-class valuation expertise and ethical standards in deal execution.

Cristianna’s approach is personalized, confident, and results-oriented — built on understanding clients’ goals, navigating market complexity, and guiding every deal with clarity and professionalism.

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Tim Gunsten is a co-founder and lead broker at The Exit Company who works closely with business owners to help them navigate one of the most important decisions of their lives — selling their business. Known for his straightforward communication style and steady presence throughout the transaction process, Tim is deeply involved in every deal from initial strategy through closing. His focus is simple: protect his clients’ interests, keep deals moving forward, and make sure nothing gets missed along the way.

Tim’s professional foundation is in commercial real estate brokerage, where he built strong relationships with hundreds of business owners, advising them on complex transactions and real-estate-related strategic opportunities. Recognizing the natural synergy between commercial assets and business enterprises, Tim transitioned into business brokerage to better serve owners who were ready to sell, grow, or transition their businesses.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno, providing a strong analytical framework for valuation, deal structuring, and market analysis. His financial acumen enhances his ability to identify opportunities, understand business fundamentals, and guide owners through every phase of the exit process.
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At The Exit Company, Tim blends traditional brokerage principles with modernized processes and strategies, ensuring each transaction is optimized for value, timing, and client priorities. His background helps the firm streamline complex deal mechanics while maintaining an unwavering focus on transparent communication and proactive client service.

Whether advising a first-time seller or guiding a seasoned owner through a multi-million-dollar exit, Tim’s commitment to excellence, strategic thinking, and client success consistently elevates the brokerage experience.

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