Scott Garrison Planned Exits Founder and CEO


I am Scott Garrison, the Founder of Planned Exits. I am a lifelong entrepreneur and my journey started at the age of 27 by co-founding my first tech company. Over the course of 33 years, I've navigated the intricate landscape of business, investing, partnerships, and equity ownership. Having strategically exited from six different companies, I've garnered invaluable insights, with one notable success and others teaching me the importance of meticulous planning and timing.

Reflecting on my experiences, I recognized a common thread among less successful exits, the absence of a well-thought-out, written plan and the strategic time required for a favorable departure. Motivated by the pursuit of rectifying this critical gap, I made it my mission to dedicate my career to guiding business owners through the creation of comprehensive plans for the biggest transaction of their lives. My goal is to empower them to achieve maximum financial benefits and cultivate peace of mind when transitioning from their life's work.

In the aftermath of an unfavorable exit, I realized the transformative impact of having a thoughtfully crafted plan. My life lessons and the costly wisdom acquired along the way uniquely position me to assist others in identifying potential blind spots and navigating the challenges inherent in such transitions.

Leaving a lasting legacy involves meticulous consideration of various factors. I firmly believe that my wealth of experience can guide you through this process, helping you identify any blind spots and steer clear of the many sharks in the ocean.

Industry statistics reveal a compelling truth – 81% of business owners aspire to stop working within the next decade, yet less than 20% have a written plan for ownership transition. Every business owner will eventually exit their venture, but many do not commit the time and resources to prepare until tragedy strikes and a fire sale ensues.

Planned Exits was born out of a desire to shift these statistics and offer professional preparation for the next chapter of your life. I extend a sincere invitation for a confidential, no-commitment conversation, providing you with the opportunity to discuss your future on your terms.

Let's embark on this journey together toward a strategically planned exit.

Lessons I Have Learned During My 33 Years As An Entrepreneur

Small businesses are the heartbeat of America

Many owners think they are invincible

Buyers are interested in transferable value

Nobody works harder than the Owner

There are 8 key drivers to increasing the value of your company and increasing your multiple

Most owners think their business is worth more than it really is

Most owners have never looked at their business through the lens of a prospective buyer

Most owners are extremely competitive

100% of owners will exit at some point and less than 20% have a written plan

There are many transactional sharks who will tell you what you want to hear to get a deal done

Most business owners have only one exit