In this episode, Scott Snider, president of the Exit Planning Institute, shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a leader in exit planning. He discusses the importance of the CEPA designation for advisors, the value acceleration methodology, and the need for business owners to prepare for life after selling their businesses. Scott emphasizes the significance of building relationships with business owners, aligning business and personal goals, and the common pitfalls in M&A transactions. He also introduces the STEP framework for personal planning and highlights the resources available through the Exit Planning Institute.

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The M&A Mastermind Podcast delivers actionable insights and proven strategies for lower middle market dealmakers. Join host Nick Olsen and top industry experts as they discuss industry intelligence, deal management, shared successes, specialized expertise, and much more. If you serve the small to medium-sized business owner, this show will offer you tactics and insights you can use and implement, now, to become a master in M&A.

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Mergers & acquisitions, exit planning, CEPA, M&A, business growth, value acceleration, personal planning, business owner relationships, professional advisors, entrepreneurship, Scott Snider