A company's exit strategy can have a huge impact on your sales career. Founders and investors may be focused on maximizing their return, but salespeople need to understand how these exits can affect your day-to-day life, compensation, and future opportunities. Let's walk through several common exit strategies and what they mean for you as a salesperson: IPO, acquisition by a larger company, private equity buyout, strategic partnerships or mergers, and, unfortunately, shutdowns or liquidation.