(Los Angeles, California / April 24, 2025) Impact Ventures International (IVI), a leader in business consulting and strategic growth solutions, announces the launch of its new strategic exit planning service. IVI designed this comprehensive offering to help business owners prepare for successful transitions, maximize company value, and secure their financial future in a rapidly changing economic environment.
Economic shifts and evolving regulations are impacting business valuations and exit opportunities. IVI’s new service addresses a critical need for proactive, expert-led exit planning.
Co-founders Joshua Kirshbaum and Kelly Grandmaison lead the strategic exit planning program, bringing extensive experience in business optimization and transition strategy. Kelly Grandmaison, backed by her Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) credential, further strengthens IVI’s proficiency and commitment to delivering best-in-class exit solutions.
“Most business owners read or hear the word ‘exit’ and assume it’s about selling your business immediately. That’s a huge misunderstanding. Exit planning is about building your business’ value and scaling it to its full potential. Imagine building up your business to $4 million in revenue and then discovering that it’s actually worth $1 million when you try and sell. That’s a huge shortfall! The alarming statistic is that 70% to 80% of businesses who try to sell will never sell. That means years of your hard work leads to a stand still or a shortfall. We have seen far too many businesses fall into this category, and we do all of the work with our clients to ensure they never find themselves there. It’s imperative that our clients start exit planning 3-5 years before they intend to sell,” mentions Grandmaison. “Our Strategic Exit Planning service creates a roadmap that integrates business, personal, and financial goals into one cohesive strategy, certifying owners don’t leave money on the table when they transition.”
IVI built its strategic exit planning service on the proven CEPA framework. It accelerates business value, mitigates risk, and creates a clear, adaptable roadmap for owners seeking to sell, transfer, or transition their companies. IVI tailors the program to each client’s unique goals, whether they are planning to exit shortly or simply want to confirm that their business is prepared for any eventuality.
Grandmaison explains, “The CEPA methodology provides a structured perspective to maximize business value while aligning with the owner’s personal goals. We help owners create an exit strategy and a legacy by combining this framework with IVI’s systems-building process.”
According to Kirshbaum, the new service includes a three-phase process starting with a business audit and diagnostic, value maximization, and sales facilitation. It consists of a comprehensive assessment of business value drivers, identifying value gaps, developing specific action plans to address them, and aligning personal, financial, and business goals.
IVI’s strategic exit planning also draws on the firm’s existing VentureMax360 (VM360) program and IVSS Digital Office infrastructure to create sustainable systems that allow businesses to thrive independently of their founders. IVI designed the program to help owners avoid rushed exits, minimize tax liabilities, and guarantee a smooth transition. Whether they sell to a third party, transfer to a family, or explore employee stock ownership plans.
Kirshbaum mentions, “Our technique is to start early, identify profit gaps, and build a resilient, transferable business that can thrive without the owner’s constant involvement. This increases valuation and gives owners more control over their future.”
Business owners interested in the strategic exit planning service can schedule a free consultation with IVI’s CEPA-certified advisors. The program is available to companies across the U.S., Canada, and select international markets.
About Impact Ventures International
Impact Ventures International (IVI) is a business consulting firm that builds scalable, self-sustaining business systems, helping entrepreneurs optimize, automate, and transition their companies for long-term success and high-value exits. Founded by Joshua Kirshbaum and Kelly Grandmaison, IVI combines state-of-the-art technology with hands-on knowledge to help businesses scale efficiently, maximize value, and create lasting impact. Through their flagship offerings—CEPA, VM360, and IVSS Digital Office—IVI provides businesses with the strategy, technology, and infrastructure to thrive independently of constant owner oversight.
Contact Details:
Contact person: Kelly Grandmaison
Company: Impact Ventures International
Website: www.impactventuresint.com
Email: info@ivigroup.org
