Part 2: The Road to a Smooth Exit

Maximizing Shop Value & Exit Readiness | Sno-King Chapter

Know what your shop is worth, who your buyer could be, and what to do now to take control of your timeline.

Join us for an evening of connection, learning, and practical conversation about preparing your shop for a successful transition. Whether your exit is years away or getting closer, this session will help you understand your options and start planning your next steps.

Presented by Tanner Stepp

Financial Advisor | CEPA® | WMCP®
Edward Jones

Join Tanner for a practical, educational conversation about maximizing your shop’s value and preparing for a smooth transition. We’ll explore your exit options, planning timelines, and how to connect your next steps with your personal financial and retirement goals.

Session Focus: Business Exit & Transition Strategy for Shop Owners

Understanding What Your Shop Is Worth

• Key drivers of shop value

• What buyers are looking for

Preparing for an Internal or External Sale

• Family succession

• Selling to employees

• Attracting outside buyers

Planning Your Timeline

• Steps to take 5–10 years before your exit

• Priorities for the final 24 months

We’ll leave room for open Q&A, real-world exit planning questions, and discussion about how your business decisions connect to your personal financial goals.

A Little Extra Fun!

We’ll have a $1 drawing, and we’re hoping to have donated items and swag from our wonderful associate members to give away, too!

We’ll also continue tracking meeting attendance for a future drawing for one free registration to ATE Seattle. That drawing will take place at a later date, Join Us for details!

Everyone is welcome—in person or via Zoom!

6:00pm - Social and Dinner (16500 Southcenter Pkwy Tukwila, WA. 98188)
                (Located inside the Doubletree Hotel at Southcenter)
6:30pm - Presentation/Zoom Starts

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88069547913
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Meeting ID: 880 6954 7913

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