Exit Is Now - Plan Accordingly With Scott Snider

Summit Special featuring Carrie Kerpen and Chris Snider

May 29, 2025
Carrie Kerpen, founder of a community for female business founders, and Chris Snider, co-founder of the Exit Planning Institute, delve into the evolving landscape of exit planning. They discuss the empowerment of women in this field, with Carrie highlighting crucial support networks and mentoring tailored to female entrepreneurs. Chris reflects on a decade of the Exit Planning Summit, celebrating its growth and the importance of collaboration in the industry. Together, they explore strategies to navigate the exit gap and enhance the value of women-led businesses.
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INSIGHT

Female Founders Face A Scale Gap

  • Women start businesses at high rates but rarely reach sellable scale without guidance.
  • Carrie Kerpen built a community to close the exit gap by matching exited female founders with sellers.
ADVICE

Use Peer Advisors To Teach Exit Planning

  • Teach women exit planning and value-building methodologies through relatable peers.
  • Use exited female founders as advisors to demonstrate practical, achievable exit paths.
ANECDOTE

Choosing Family Over Perfect Schedules

  • Carrie described juggling summit speaking with her son's school project scheduled the same day.
  • She decides based on what sits right with her and accepts imperfect trade-offs to protect family time.
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