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Tax Planning For Business Transitions

Deep dive into the tax side of M&A deals, positioning your client to mitigate tax costs when it comes time to exit.

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Conducting Effective Client Workshops

Hear EPI CEO Christopher Snider’s insight on hosting productive and engaging client workshops through the Value Acceleration Methodology™.

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The Exit Planning Summit

Take a deep dive into the premier exit planning event, bringing together advisors from across the globe for networking and education. →

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Learn more about EPI-hosted webinars, providing a wealth of expert knowledge on a variety of exit planning topics for CEPA®s and non-CEPAs. →

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Hit the pedal to the metal and learn more about these high-impact, in-person regional summits for business owners and advisors who work directly with business owners.

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State of Owner Readiness

Find the latest results from EPI’s State of Owner Readiness™ Report, offering unique business owner insight nationally. →

Annual Exit

Discover the first-of-its-kind exit planning magazine, where both advisors and non-advisors alike can find a wealth of interesting articles and industry insights. →

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Explore EPI's free library of case studies, white papers, and infographics to help advisors build strategies, educate clients, and sharpen exit planning skills. →

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Check out EPI’s recommended exit planning reads, with contributions from leaders in the space.

Mastering the Market

Find our collections of business review pieces, written by experts with a commitment to leadership and excellence.

State of Owner Readiness Regional

Find results from various regional State of Owner Readiness™ Reports, with various regional insights from business owners.

Exit Planning Blog

Read weekly blogs on various exit planning topics, with frequent contributions from industry thought leadership.

Exit is Now Podcast

Take exit planning with you on the go with podcast episodes hosted by EPI President Scott Snider joined by expert guests on a variety of interesting exit planning topics.

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Meet EPI’s Partner Network and learn more about these various exit planning leaders.

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Connect with a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), a professional trained to help business owners accelerate growth, build value, and align personal and financial goals for a successful exit.

Walking to Destiny

Bridge the gap between owners and advisors with the foundational framework handbook to exit planning and the Value Acceleration Methodology™
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