Joe Bazzano, CPA, is the COO of Beacon Exit Planning. He has over 3 years of experience in public accounting, valuation, and exit strategies to closely-held companies ranging from $5 to over $3 million. His areas of expertise include financial reporting, consulting, business valuations, mergers and acquisitions, exit strategies, risk management strategies, tax planning, and compliance for individuals and business entities in various industries focusing on construction, distribution, and real estate. Joe is a certified valuation analyst and a certified business exit consultant as well as a national speaker on owner exit planning, valuation, taxes, and asset protection. He is the co-author of The Contractor's 6 Minute Exit Plan, which is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon, and the co-author of An Owner’s Guide to Exit & Succession Planning, the American Business Awards 219 Gold Stevie® Winner for the Best Business Book of the Year.