I am a Co-Founder of the Exit Planning Institute as well as the Founder and CEO of the Christman Group -Value Enhancement Inc. Dubbed "The Original Exit Planning Coach," I was an early innovator in the field, developing proprietary processes, plans and programs that remain industry models. I am the author of "The Master Plan", a book written specifically for successful privately held businesses and co-author of "Master Planning Success Stories”. I also co-authored “THE TEN TRILLION OPPORTUNITY”, a widely referenced exit planning handbook for business owners and their advisers.For more than 30 years, I’ve advised and coached owners of privately held, middle-market businesses in developing and implementing savvy business succession, exit and/or transition plans. I walk business owners through the entire process, helping them: ◆ Take steps to maximize business market value through the value enhancement processes;◆ Minimize taxes due upon transfer or sale of the business;◆ Achieve what they need (and expect) to accomplish, through a transaction; and◆ Prepare them for the next phase of their lives -- a NEW BEGINNING!Throughout my career, I have guided more than 200 business sales that yielded $5 million to $150 million in value for my clients.Specialties: ◆ Master planning, exit and transition planning◆ Business and personal exit planning strategies◆ Advising on middle-market business sales, mergers and acquisitions, financing, negotiations◆ Exit planning keynote speeches◆ Business relationship building presentations