Poised for Exit
Welcome to the Poised for Exit podcast! Poised for Exit is an under 30-minute strategic planning guidance podcast for busy small business owners. Each week you’ll hear certified exit planning advisor, Julie Keyes, talk with a range of entrepreneurs and professionals about preparing your business for a future transition. Guests at every stage of company ownership will share their personal stories and lessons learned about topics such as the anatomy of the exit planning process, developing a growth strategy, how to sell on your terms, exit planning for women small business owners, handling business diversity, and how to sell a family business. Whether you’re planning an exit in the near future or not, this show will provide you with the same action-oriented content that Julie utilizes while consulting with Keyestrategies clients. Building an exit strategy can be overwhelming, especially with all the decisions and details you have to consider. “Poised for Exit” will simplify the process and help you unwrap the unknowns, giving you more confidence in your planning process. Previous episodes are available for download, so if you are new to our show, you can listen to them in any order that suits you. Join us each week for timely, relevant content that will surely impact your business exit outcome! Subscribe to our newsletter below to receive your weekly episode link and stay updated on new strategic planning content. Find “Poised for Exit” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and others. Thank you to our Sponsors: Sunbelt Business Advisers and JAK CPA's. A special note of thanks to Tyler Keyes who produced the music for the “Poised for Exit” show.
Poised for Exit
How the M&A Summit Helps Business Owners Plan Their Next Move
In this episode of Poised for Exit, we sit down with Matt Silasiri, Vice President of Business Development at True North M&A, to talk all about the upcoming 3rd Annual M&A Summit, happening September 17th at the JW Marriott at Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.
This exclusive event is designed for business owners, advisors, and industry professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the mergers and acquisitions process - whether they're planning to sell, thinking about succession, or exploring growth through acquisition.
Matt and Julie walk through the full agenda, which includes expert panels, a live valuation case study, a buy-side and sell-side panel with real clients, and an economic update from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. One of the most anticipated parts of the event is the keynote presentation by David Horsager, CEO of the Trust Edge Leadership Institute. Horsager’s talk will dive into the critical role trust plays in M&A transactions and business leadership - and all attendees will receive a copy of his new book.
Beyond the programming, this event is also about building connections. With dedicated networking opportunities, reserved table options, and a who's who of Minnesota’s business community in attendance, it’s a day built for both education and strategic relationship-building.
Julie shares her experience attending the event in prior years and why she believes it’s a must-attend for business owners at any stage. Whether you’re just starting to think about an exit or actively preparing for one, this event is one that will help you get clear on your next steps and the value of being proactive.
Contact Matt at msilasiri@sunbeltmidwest.com
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