The Exit Planning Institute (EPI), a leading authority on exit planning for advisors, business consultants, and business owners, has announced a strategic partnership with Million Dollar Author, a firm that helps professional services founders turn their expertise into best-selling books. The alliance, revealed on September 17, 2026, is designed to enhance the resources available to EPI's community of advisors and the business owners they serve.
Million Dollar Author has published more than 370 books that have generated new clients, speaking invitations, or referral networks for their authors. By joining EPI's network of Alliance Partners, the firm will collaborate on educational content, programming, events, and other initiatives that support advisor development and member engagement. EPI's Alliance Partners are trusted collaborators that work closely with the institute to help advisors and business owners navigate the exit planning process.
"We are excited to welcome Million Dollar Author to EPI's network of Alliance Partners," said Josh Koza, director of strategic relationships at EPI. "Many EPI members have written books about exit planning, business growth, entrepreneurship, and leadership; each member of our community has a unique methodology and perspective to share."
The partnership underscores the growing importance of thought leadership in the exit planning industry. For business owners in Long Beach and across the country, the collaboration could mean greater access to advisors who are equipped to engage them well before they are ready to exit. Steve Gordon, founder of Million Dollar Author, emphasized that books can position Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA®) to reach business owners early, when the advisor can provide the most value. "Through this partnership with EPI, we want to help create more of the good kind of exit," Gordon said. "Books can position Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA®) so that they reach business owners before those owners are ready to exit, when the CEPA provides the most benefit. Every book we write is a force for good in the world. Our clients solve real problems for people."
EPI was formed in 2005 to serve the educational and resource needs of professional business advisors. Its CEPA credential program is the most widely endorsed professional exit planning program in the world, providing advisors with the content, tools, and training needed to engage business owners and become their most valued advisors. For more information, visit the EPI website.
The implications for the business community are significant. As more advisors publish books, they can establish themselves as authorities, making it easier for business owners to identify trusted experts. This can lead to more successful exit outcomes, preserving jobs and creating wealth in local economies. The partnership also signals a trend of collaboration between niche publishing firms and professional associations, which could reshape how advisory services are marketed and delivered.
