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Kevin Kennedy

Kevin Kennedy

Kevin Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning. He is a former roofing contractor, construction industry voice and thought leader for exit planning and succession. Kevin is also an Amazon® #1 best-selling author of Beacon Exit Planning, a one-stop exit planning resource that guides contractor owners on the path to financial independence, M&A Sell-Side Representation, and mitigating taxes with internal and external sales. Reach him at www.BeaconExitPlanning.com.

The information provided is not intended to be legal, accounting, insurance, or tax advice. Beacon is a process consultant that provides written plans, consulting, and support programs to private owners for succession and exiting their businesses.

CEO, Beacon Exit Planning
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The Contractor’s 60 Minute Exit Plan, Part 2 – How to Cash Out, Eliminate Taxes and Retire Comfortably - Part 2

There's Only One Guarantee – Part 2
Joe Bazzano
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
January 17, 2020
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To ensure that your inevitable exit is a successful one - an exit that will deliver on your future financial, personal and business goals - you need an exit plan.
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exit planning

The Contractor’s 60 Minute Exit Plan – How to Cash Out, Eliminate Taxes and Retire Comfortably

CHAPTER 1: There’s Only One Guarantee – Part 1
Joe Bazzano
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
December 27, 2019
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No matter the reason for an exit, planning for the inevitable is essential. The stakes are too high to ignore.
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exit planning

8 Key Disciplines of a Successful Exit from Your Roofing Business

Ideally, succession planning should be an ongoing process so that when you’re ready, the final transition can take place in three years.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
November 22, 2019
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An owner's exit from a business will probably be the largest financial event of their life.
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roofing exit planning

Three Elephants in the Roofing Contractor’s Office Before the Exit

Once you have financial clarity for your retirement you can focus on becoming less of a manager and more of a coach mentor.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
August 21, 2019
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Many baby boomer roofing contractors intuitively understand they need to plan for the exit but are consumed with the day-to-day grind and procrastinate.
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business exit planning

Why You Need Both an Exit and Succession Plan

Exiting in the next 15 years? Both the owner and the business need an exit strategy.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
February 25, 2019
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A business owner cannot replace themselves (succession) until they can clearly envision their financial future (exit plan).
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Roofing Exit Planning Book

Q&A: A Look into "The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan"

Joe Bazzano
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
October 17, 2018
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Kevin Kennedy and Joe Bazzano's first book, The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan, is a 82-page book offers a guide for roofing contractors to navigate the scary and sometimes treacherous process of exiting their business when the time is right.
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exiting your roofing business

Can You Afford to Exit Your Roofing Contractor Businesss?

The fear of outliving your money can easily be diminished with an investment in basic exit planning
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
August 27, 2018
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Most owners, whether their business is worth $2 million or $30 million, continue to be stuck in their business until they can clearly see the path to replace their income and maintain their lifestyles.
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exit planning

7 Key Risks in Your Roofing Business Exit

Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
April 11, 2018
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Most company owners have never exited a business and are unaware that the odds are against them.
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exit planning

Thank You Ladies: My Husband is Procrastinating His Roofing Company Exit Plan

What’s your plan to capture over 70 percent of your illiquid wealth trapped inside your roofing business?
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
December 13, 2017
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To be perfectly fair to their partners, planning for the exit is complicated, especially when the owner is preoccupied with the day-to-day business.
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CEO work

Are You Paid $200 an Hour … or $25 an Hour?

The challenge is leveraging your time through leadership, process, vision, training and accountability.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
October 12, 2017
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Each of my customers has a story that everyone can learn from.
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