Welcome to Capitaliz Insights. This podcast serves as the go-to for conversations about all things exit and succession planning, from industry trends and best practices, news, case studies and success stories, plus advisor tips and strategies for making a mark in this space. Co-hosts Dr. Craig West and Jared Johnson create a place for both business owners, giving actionable insights to the owners planning for an eventual business exit or transition, and the advisors navigating them through the journey.
Dr. Craig West is an accountant and mentor with more than 25 years of experience in advising business owners on exit planning, succession, and mergers and acquisitions. For the last 15 years, he has provided strategic direction to Succession Plus, the largest Business Succession and Exit planning consulting firm in Australia that is entirely focused on designing and implementing successful exit strategies to achieve the owners' goals, separate them from the business, and provide them with financial reward they deserve. The team's proven planning methods and processes have been digitized and systemized as a comprehensive Saas platform, Capitaliz, that has been serving professional advisors since 2021.
Capitaliz President, Jared Johnson, has spent just shy of two decades in the exit planning space and is passionate about working with advisors and providing them with the resources to help their clients to maximize business value and achieve successful exits. Jared specializes in implementing strategies designed to grow revenue through client centric models, and works to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions for Capitaliz advisors and the broader Capitaliz network.
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Welcome to Capitaliz Insights. This podcast serves as the go-to for conversations about all things exit and succession planning, from industry trends and best practices, news, case studies and success stories, plus advisor tips and strategies for making a mark in this space. Co-hosts Dr. Craig West and Jared Johnson create a place for both business owners, giving actionable insights to the owners planning for an eventual business exit or transition, and the advisors navigating them through the journey.
Dr. Craig West is an accountant and mentor with more than 25 years of experience in advising business owners on exit planning, succession, and mergers and acquisitions. For the last 15 years, he has provided strategic direction to Succession Plus, the largest Business Succession and Exit planning consulting firm in Australia that is entirely focused on designing and implementing successful exit strategies to achieve the owners' goals, separate them from the business, and provide them with financial reward they deserve. The team's proven planning methods and processes have been digitized and systemized as a comprehensive Saas platform, Capitaliz, that has been serving professional advisors since 2021.
Capitaliz President, Jared Johnson, has spent just shy of two decades in the exit planning space and is passionate about working with advisors and providing them with the resources to help their clients to maximize business value and achieve successful exits. Jared specializes in implementing strategies designed to grow revenue through client centric models, and works to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions for Capitaliz advisors and the broader Capitaliz network.
Next-Gen Exit Planning: Building Trust, Technology & Tailored Solutions
Capitaliz Insights
28 minutes
3 months ago
Next-Gen Exit Planning: Building Trust, Technology & Tailored Solutions
Exit planning is entering a new era, with a strong emphasis on implementation, customization, technological integration, and strategic collaboration. Capitaliz co-hosts Dr. Craig West and Jared Johnson discuss how the shift was on full display at the 2025 Exit Planning Summit this summer, making note of the industry's aversion to fragmented approaches and the demand for more comprehensive, integrated solutions that better serve business owners.
The pair talked through emerging trends impacting the capabilities of professional planners including the use of AI, a focus on ESG considerations, and tailored exit strategies for individual clients. Tune in to the full conversation as we discuss how advisors can stay ahead by embracing innovation, building strong partnerships, and staying proactive to adaptation.
Capitaliz Insights
Welcome to Capitaliz Insights. This podcast serves as the go-to for conversations about all things exit and succession planning, from industry trends and best practices, news, case studies and success stories, plus advisor tips and strategies for making a mark in this space. Co-hosts Dr. Craig West and Jared Johnson create a place for both business owners, giving actionable insights to the owners planning for an eventual business exit or transition, and the advisors navigating them through the journey.
Dr. Craig West is an accountant and mentor with more than 25 years of experience in advising business owners on exit planning, succession, and mergers and acquisitions. For the last 15 years, he has provided strategic direction to Succession Plus, the largest Business Succession and Exit planning consulting firm in Australia that is entirely focused on designing and implementing successful exit strategies to achieve the owners' goals, separate them from the business, and provide them with financial reward they deserve. The team's proven planning methods and processes have been digitized and systemized as a comprehensive Saas platform, Capitaliz, that has been serving professional advisors since 2021.
Capitaliz President, Jared Johnson, has spent just shy of two decades in the exit planning space and is passionate about working with advisors and providing them with the resources to help their clients to maximize business value and achieve successful exits. Jared specializes in implementing strategies designed to grow revenue through client centric models, and works to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions for Capitaliz advisors and the broader Capitaliz network.