Jonathan Gulley helped build a very recognizable business with Chip and Joanna Gaines. Then turned that into a fractional COO and fractional CEO consulting business. In this presentation, he will share how a fractional COO and fractional CEO has made a difference in business. He will share how he has aligned his interests and added value to a business before exiting.
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How to align interests in leadership
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Ways operational efficiency increases value
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How a fractional CEO can make a difference
About the Presenter:
Hear from industry expert Jonathan Gulley.
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Who Should Attend?
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Attorneys
You have close relationships with clients, and can benefit from being the first advisor to introduce the idea of exit planning.
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CPAs/Accountants
Owners participating in the State of Owner Readiness research continue to indicate that you are the No. 1 "Most Trusted Advisor." You are a natural fit to lead the exit planning team and deepen your relationship (and retention) of next generation owners.
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Wealth Managers
You’re a skilled relationship person. Being entangled into your clients’ professional lives matters as you build a strategy to manage their wealth upon them harvesting it from their business. Exit planning allows you to build a deeper relationship with your client, expands your COI network, while giving you an early seat at table well before the liquidity event.
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Financial Advisors
One of the critical ‘legs of the stool’ is personal financing planning. An owner must have a strong financial plan & contingency plan post-transition to enable them to thrive in the next act of the lives personally and financially. Exit planning brings this future mindset into the present. Exit is now.
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Valuation Analysts
Valuation is both a billable engagement AND an opportunity to provide owners some perspective on how to accelerate value drivers (and deal with value killers). Use exit planning to make that valuation into a longer term value acceleration engagement.
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Estate Planners
Exit planning is a natural fit for estate planners who want to operate more holistically with their owner clients.
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Investment Bankers
Only 2 of every 10 businesses that come to market actually sell. Learn how exit planning can bring attractive AND ready business to your purview.
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Strategic Consultants
One of the most critical roles in exit planning is building transferable value. Strategic consultants have the ability to expand options and drive rapid business value that affect performance today.
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Mergers & Acquisition Advisors
Proper exit planning causes less deals to fall through at the last minute. Connect with CEPAs to build your healthy deal flow network.
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Insurance Professionals
Exit planning addresses the 5 D's. So do you. Approach the risk conversation differently with exit planning.
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Commercial Lenders
One of the best relationships a business owner makes is with their banker. How can you help your corporate clients think about the future and ensure financial continuity? Answer: exit planning.
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Family Business Advisors
More than 50% of lower middle market business owners would prefer to transition to the next generation. Help them succeed with exit planning strategies.
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Other Professional Advisors
Regardless of your unique specialty, there is seat at the exit planning table for you. Learn more at www.EarnCEPA.com.
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Members of Family Business Boards
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Private Business Owners
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Business Consultants
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Professional Advisors
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Other Business Professionals
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Business Owners & Their Trusted Advisors
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Business Owners
EXIT PLANNING IS GOOD BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Exit Planning Institute, provides Financial Advisors, Accountants, Consultants, and other advisors of business owners with the critical education to differentiate themselves and add value to their existing client relationships through a credential, conference, courses, and content. Download the CEPA brochure for more information.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Jonathan is a visionary and a creator known for dreaming big and architecting blueprints to bring bold ideas to life. With over 20 years of experience, Jonathan has launched and sustained a variety of ventures, from global nonprofits to rapidly scaling companies. His ability to help leaders discover their superpowers and design businesses that help give people better lives has made him a sought-after leader in innovation, growth, and transformation. Jonathan’s passion for creation spans multiple disciplines: - organizational design - business design - culture design - customer experience strategies - brand strategy - song/music writing for TV/Film - experience design Jonathan consistently designs and crafts experiences that inspire wonder and leave lasting impressions. As the founder of Founders Table, a Fractional Executive hub for small to medium-sized companies, Jonathan serves as Partner, Fractional CEO, CEO Advisor, COO Advisor, Fractional COO, across diverse industries, including: Landscape Design and Maintenance Real Estate Architectural/Interior/Outdoor Design Construction Hospitality Innovation/Customer Trends Omni-channel Retail Technology/Software (SaaS) Financial Services/Insurance Multi-family Office/Accounting


