Business Exit & Succession Planning Expert; Author of "Succession By Design"
Jim Erben Biography
Jim Erben is a nationally recognized exit and succession planning expert, keynote speaker and the author of the book "Succession by Design." He is also the founder and president of Erben Associates LLC, a family wealth advisory firm dedicated to privately held business owners, corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals.
Erben has more than 30 years of experience advising entrepreneurs and has helped guide more than 30 successful multi-seven-figure founder exits while overseeing more than $350 million in assets under management and $2 billion in life insurance planning strategies.
Under Erben's leadership, Erben Associates has been recognized multiple years on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America and is widely regarded as the No. 1 exit and succession planning firm in Texas.
Erben is a perennial Top of the Table, Court of the Table and Qualifying Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table, or MDRT, placing him among the most accomplished wealth advisers in the country. Erben is also one of only 500 senior American business leaders selected to represent the private sector in Business Executives for National Security, or BENS, an invitation-only think tank focused on strengthening national security through private-sector expertise.
As an international keynote speaker, Erben shares practical insights on succession planning, exit strategy, business continuity and legacy leadership, equipping business owners with the tools to protect and transition the value they have spent a lifetime building.
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Jim Erben Speaking Topics
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Succession by Design, Not Default™
The minute that your business has value is the minute you have something to lose. Without a written plan, confusion and heartbreak are on the other side of a succession or exit from the business.
Jim Erben uses storytelling to provide insight and best practices from his 30 years of succession planning experience. His proven guide will offer relief to owners so they can protect the value of their business — regardless of their stage.
Key Audience Takeaways:
- The biggest mistake business owners make that limits the value of the company.
- How to create a solid Emergency Operating Plan that protects your financial future.
- A 6-step roadmap to a successful exit or transition from your business so that you can live "Happily, Ever After."
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Everlasting Legacy
Empowering future generations to make sustainable financial decisions
Business owners are well-versed in revenue growth, profitability, and leadership. Yet, their hard work can lead to devastation if there is a lack of proactive succession planning. When you clearly define ownership, stewardship, and values, you serve each generation beyond your lifetime. Challenge your audience: everyone will leave a legacy. Have you decided what your legacy will be?
Key Audience Takeaways:
- Identify and align personal core values to business core values
- Develop multi-generational communication tools between family members as it relates to long term sustainable financial growth and decisions.
- How to avoid all of the obstacles that might impede future family financial goals and objectives.
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What topics does Jim Erben speak about?
Jim Erben is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Authors, Business Consulting, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Finance, Generational Issues -
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Jim Erben is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Succession by Design, Not Default™, Everlasting Legacy and Emergency-Proof Your Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Erben for your event is available upon request. Jim Erben generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cheryl Cran, Lynne Lancaster, Maddy Dychtwald, Peter Diamandis and Erin Coupe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Erben for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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