Understanding what our members find valuable (and what they do not) is crucial to EPI. As we contemplate the future and aim to make important decisions that will impact the direction of our company, the power of your feedback and the guidance it provides gives us the right focus. “As the Client Experience Manager here at… read more
The Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation is awarded to those professionals who meet the experience and education requirements, attend the credentialing program, and pass the proctored exam. The CEPA designation is accepted by more than 18 major designations and organizations, making it the most widely endorsed and accepted exit planning designation in the marketplace today. To… read more
Quarter four tends to be a very exciting, pressure-filled time for entrepreneurial advisors. You are pushing to hit and exceed goals while juggling personal commitments and client schedules (…and celebrations that feel like they fill up every remaining free moment). On top of that, whether intentionally or not, you drift into a higher state of… read more
As an advisor, are you truly versed in the exit options on the table? Do you know how to recognize an ideal candidate for a specific exit option? Or do you want to build on your knowledge and strengthen this skill? In the next deep dive webinar, Transition & Exit Options Analysis, instructor Sean Hutchinson,… read more
Quick Recap: 2018 North Texas Owners Forum The 2018 North Texas Owners Forum was a full-day educational event for business owners and their key partners to hear from award-winning industry leader, Christopher Snider, and a panel of local experts and leaders in the fields of business strategy, exit planning, succession planning, and marketplace trends.… read more
Original article contributed from Quantive Valuations [see full article] The Unsolicited Offer: Understand the Buyer, Identify Pitfalls, and Develop a Game Plan Has someone reached out with you to discuss the sale of your company? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs and business owners routinely receive unsolicited calls or letters suggesting to buy their company. While… read more
“Complex goals are often best achieved when you are not trying to achieve them directly.” That’s the advice from John Kay, a leading economist and Visiting Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, a Fellow of St John’s College, Oxford. And it’s very good advice when it comes to exit strategies. Right now, your… read more
The Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) Program is a five-day executive MBA-style program that trains and certifies qualified professional advisors in the field of exit planning. Developed and taught by a diverse team of over 15 nationally-recognized experts, the CEPA program offers attendees an innovative learning experience, performance-enhancing resources, and the strategic insights and tools… read more
The exit planning profession poses unique challenges and opportunities. The advisors leading this industry tend to be more entrepreneurial, display high leadership, and are instrumental in driving best practices for their peers and for business owners themselves. The closing event at the 2018 Exit Planning Summit is the Excellence in Exit Planning Award Luncheon, where… read more
NASHVILLE, TN – Sept. 25, 2018 — Attendees of the 2018 Exit Planning Summit raised $20,000 for Abe’s Garden at the Annual Summit Giveback through a major silent auction held at the Hilton Nashville Downtown on Monday night. The Exit Planning Institute’s Annual Summit Giveback differs from other Summits in the advisory field. The Summit… read more
The Exit Planning Summit is featured in a different city every year which gives attendees a chance to experience amazing destinations while participating in the annual conference. On top of that, each year our team at the Exit Planning Institute collaborate with local leaders in the host city to identify a local charity or cause… read more
Guest Contributing Author: John Warrillow, CEO of the Value Builder System We know that the number of small business owners getting ready to transition out of their business and head towards retirement is growing. However, only a fraction of them have a business that is truly ready to sell. But as an exit planner, how… read more
