
JEFF DITSWORTH

Jeff Ditsworth, a seasoned Certified Exit Planning Advisor, brings a remarkable 25 years of experience in guiding business owners to elevate their company's value and transition according to their vision. His expertise isn't just confined to traditional methods; it's enriched by a creative and forward-thinking approach to business succession planning. Jeff's extensive background has made him a dependable and respected authority in the field.
His expertise shines in educating business owners on innovative techniques to increase the value of their primary asset—their business. Jeff's distinctive, inventive strategies in business succession planning make him an indispensable consultant.
Jeff's firm, TrueNorth Companies, specializes in a holistic approach to risk management, encompassing Operational Risk Management, Human Capital Risk Management, and Financial Risk Management. This breadth of expertise positions him to partner effectively with various types of CEPAs, adding substantial value to their business owner clients in the risk management domain.
Moreover, Jeff excels in working collaboratively with teams of advisors for each business owner client. He has a wealth of experience in assembling effective teams and often plays a pivotal role in risk management. His ability to integrate seamlessly into diverse advisory teams underscores his adaptability and commitment to delivering comprehensive, client-focused solutions.
Beyond his advisory capabilities, Jeff's entrepreneurial journey with Pescador on the Fly, a company specializing in the manufacture and global distribution of high-quality fly rods, underlines his practical understanding of business challenges and opportunities, further enhancing his ability to provide nuanced and effective counsel to his clients.
Jeff Ditsworth, a seasoned Certified Exit Planning Advisor, brings a remarkable 25 years of experience in guiding business owners to elevate their company's value and transition according to their vision. His expertise isn't just confined to traditional methods; it's enriched by a creative and forward-thinking approach to business succession planning. Jeff's extensive background has made him a dependable and respected authority in the field.
His expertise shines in educating business owners on innovative techniques to increase the value of their primary asset—their business. Jeff's distinctive, inventive strategies in business succession planning make him an indispensable consultant.
Jeff's firm, TrueNorth Companies, specializes in a holistic approach to risk management, encompassing Operational Risk Management, Human Capital Risk Management, and Financial Risk Management. This breadth of expertise positions him to partner effectively with various types of CEPAs, adding substantial value to their business owner clients in the risk management domain.
Moreover, Jeff excels in working collaboratively with teams of advisors for each business owner client. He has a wealth of experience in assembling effective teams and often plays a pivotal role in risk management. His ability to integrate seamlessly into diverse advisory teams underscores his adaptability and commitment to delivering comprehensive, client-focused solutions.
Beyond his advisory capabilities, Jeff's entrepreneurial journey with Pescador on the Fly, a company specializing in the manufacture and global distribution of high-quality fly rods, underlines his practical understanding of business challenges and opportunities, further enhancing his ability to provide nuanced and effective counsel to his clients.
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- Website:
https://Truenorthcompanies.com - Phone: 515-300-1338
- City: West Des Moines
- State: Iowa
- Postal Code: 50266
- Country: United States
- Designations: CEPA, ChFC, CLU
- Markets Served:
- Company Name: TrueNorth Companies
JEFF DITSWORTH

Issue One: The Annual Exit Magazine

Know Your Gaps

Phase 1 Stage 1: The Value Maturity Index - Identifying Value

The Impact of Unplanned Consequences on Business Value Whitepaper

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A Look Inside The Unique World of - Value Creation Whitepaper

A Look Into Pressure Solutions Inc.: An Exit Planning Case Study

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Best-In-Class Whitepaper

Beyond CEPA Roadmap

Business Attractiveness Scorecard

Case Study: A Framework To Build Value In Your Business

Case Study: CEPA and CPAs

Case Study: CEPA and EOS

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Case Study: How to Strategically Build Transferrable Value

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Case Study: Human Capital, The Exit Planning Institute

Case Study: The Value of Transitioning a Business to its Employees

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Case Study: Value Acceleration

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Exit as a Business Strategy: A Collection of Case Studies from Advisors and Owners

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From Successful to Significant

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Infographic: Beyond CEPA Path

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Issue One: The Annual Exit Magazine

Know Your Gaps

Phase 1 Stage 1: The Value Maturity Index - Identifying Value

The Impact of Unplanned Consequences on Business Value Whitepaper

The Value Acceleration Methodology
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Top Questions To Ask Your Business Owner's Advisors

120-Day CEPA Playbook: Download the Playbook

2022 Colorado State of Owner Readiness Quick Look Brochure

2022 Colorado State of Owner Readiness Report

2023 National State of Owner Readiness Report
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2024 Webinar Series
