The Exit Planning Institute (EPI) Kansas City Chapter will host its Business Owner Forum on September 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. The event is designed to bring together business owners and top exit planning professionals for open conversations on the real-world challenges and opportunities facing business owners today.
According to Mark Kipp, President of EPI Kansas City, the forum will offer actionable advice and real-life conversations without product pitches or sales presentations. The agenda focuses on strategies for value acceleration and operational growth, catering to entrepreneurs and executives navigating growth, mergers, acquisitions, or planning an eventual exit. Advisors will also benefit from hearing directly from Kansas City-area owners on the topics that concern them most.
This event underscores the growing importance of exit planning in today's business environment. As many business owners approach retirement age, the need for strategic preparation has never been greater. The forum provides a platform for owners to gain insights from experienced advisors and business leaders, improving their long-term business strategy and decision-making. For advisors, it offers a rare opportunity to understand the current concerns of business owners, enabling them to tailor their services more effectively.
The implications of such forums are significant. By facilitating these conversations, EPI aims to bridge the gap between business owners and advisors, ensuring that owners are better equipped to maximize the value of their businesses and navigate complex transitions. This is particularly crucial in a landscape where many businesses are unprepared for ownership changes, leading to value erosion or failed transfers.
For more information and to register for the Business Owner Forum, interested parties can visit the EPI site.
About The Exit Planning Institute: Formed in 2005, EPI serves the educational and resource needs of professional business advisors. Its Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) credential program is the most widely endorsed professional exit planning program in the world, providing advisors with the content, tools, and training needed to engage business owners and become their most valued advisors. For more information, visit exit-planning-institute.org.
