Exit is Now: Plan Accordingly · 2026-05-14 · 57 min
Scott Snider takes the Podcast Stage again at the 2026 Exit Planning Summit and brings together four leaders who reflect the evolution of exit planning from early concept to a structured, scalable discipline. Douglas Dickey and Craig West share perspective from the early days, when exit planning lacked formal process and required building systems from scratch. Today, their experience reinforces the importance of discipline, repeatable frameworks, and staying fully committed to helping business owners achieve meaningful outcomes. Wally Waldron and Renee Russo highlight where the profession is heading. Through intentional collaboration, community building, and a deeper focus on personal planning, they demonstrate how advisors can create greater impact by aligning business value with the human side of the owner journey. The takeaway is clear. Exit planning is not just about transactions. It is about building sustainable businesses, strong advisory ecosystems, and outcomes that matter beyond the deal. ============================================ Learn more about the 2027 Exit Planning Summit: Hear more from our guests: ============================================ Want to learn more?
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