CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS OWNERS - INSIGHTS FROM A CLIENT'S EXIT PLANNING DISCOVERY PROCESS

EPI GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER

Join us as we have a conversation with two business owners & partners about their discovery process as they began their exit planning journey.  A strong discovery process sets the stage for business owners to move past their initial fears and limitations to progress around transitioning. The discovery process will reveal opportunities and gaps both personally and in the business that, if remediated, will add considerable market value and will provide options and clarity on how to proceed to a successful exit for all stakeholders.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding a business owner’s state of mind at the outset of their journey
  • Understanding a Company’s value at the outset and how it compares to what owner’s think the value of the business is
  • A strong discovery process brings into focus key value drivers and initiatives to prepare the owners for exit
  • A strong discovery process can result in tactical improvements to day-to-day operations and profitability

About the Presenters:

Learn from industry experts, Lloyd Biggs, Owner of Budget Blinds of North County San Diego, Adam Berryman, Owner of Budget Blinds of North County San Diego, Jeffrey Kates, MBA, CEPA, Partner at The Founders Group, and Melisa Silverman, Partner, The Founders Group, President, Avenue M Advisors, Inc..

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Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific Time
Where: In-Person: The Capital Group | 11100 Santa Monica Blvd 14 NW, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Virtual: Zoom
Cost: $30
EPI Hours:
Non-Member Registration

Who Should Attend?

  • Attorneys

    You have close relationships with clients, and can benefit from being the first advisor to introduce the idea of exit planning.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Estate Planners

    Exit planning is a natural fit for estate planners who want to operate more holistically with their owner clients.

  • 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.

  • Insurance Professionals

    Exit planning addresses the 5 D's. So do you. Approach the risk conversation differently with exit planning.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Other Professional Advisors

    Regardless of your unique specialty, there is seat at the exit planning table for you. Learn more at www.EarnCEPA.com.

  • Private Business Owners

  • Professional Advisors

  • Members of Family Business Boards

  • Business Consultants

  • Other Business Professionals

  • 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 PRESENTERS