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. Exit planning advisors are pioneers of a changing industry. Each year, the Exit Planning Institute honors three… read more
Learn how other CEPAs, including our President & CEO Chris Snider, position their practices for increased lead capture, new client onboarding, and client delivery efficiency. Scott Snider stated in his recent article, “As the need for exit planning becomes more prevalent to business owners, the need for high caliber advisors rises as well. Over the past… read more
Last week, EPI officially released the second installment of assets and content to those members a part of the Owner Engagement Membership (OEM). These new additions include content and training for the following: Reunion Roundtable Session Maximizing Business Value Panel Session Exit Options Panel Session This OwnerRoundtable Series™ content is designed to complement your current program,… read more
Hot Topic: Internal Sales to the Younger Family Generation | A Private Equity Perspective A successful transition of ownership to future generations ranks high among concerns of family-owned companies, yet few families understand how they can accomplish this goal, especially when the business is the “nest egg” for the older generation. Buying a business is… read more
The Exit Planning Institute believes in constant professional development. You can always continue to learn and grow. We strive to bring you consistent, thought-provoking, and topical broadcasts, to help you, your business, and your clients. EPI is proud to provide hundreds of webinars on technical, business development, and applicable topics each year to thousands… read more
As you know, the exit planning is growing rapidly as the needs of the middle market continue to climb. Exit Planning Institute is proud to support the needs of Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA) and the profession as a whole. And this week, we are pleased to introduce you to the two newest members… read more
The 2018 Excellence in Exit Planning Awards is sponsored by BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Meet the Nine Nominees: Leading Exit Advisors “Doing Things Right” 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… read more
The exit planning industry has experienced rapid growth as the needs of the middle market continue to climb. As our organization, the Exit Planning Institute, stages ourselves to better support the needs of Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA) and the profession as a whole, we are pleased to announce that EPI has welcomed two new… 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
In 2007, Chris Snider, President, and CEO of the Exit Planning Institute started the first local chapter in Northeast Ohio, becoming the first-ever Chapter President. Eleven years later and EPI is celebrating the expansion into our 25th market with the newest addition, the Rocky Mountain Chapter, holding their awareness event yesterday in Lakewood, Colorado. EPI… read more
Most business owners don’t know what their business is worth or have unrealistic expectations of what they might receive for their business. Business valuations are a critical component in the exit planning process – but valuations are also required for other business situations such as for making gifts or charitable contributions, employee stock ownership plans… read more
Our Exit Planning Philosophy Exit planning is business strategy. Official ‘Exit Planning’ Definition: Exit planning combines the plan, concept, effort, and process into a clear, simple strategy to build a business that is transferable through strong human, structural, customer, and social capital. The future of the business owner, his/her family, and the business itself are addressed… read more
