Brent W. Hogan is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), business strategist, and value acceleration advisor with more than 15 years of experience helping business owners increase enterprise value, improve operational performance, and prepare for successful transitions. He partners with owners and executive teams to create strategic optionality, whether they are planning for a sale, succession, leadership transition, or long-term growth.

Throughout his career, Brent has led strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, operational improvement, client success, and business transformation across healthcare and professional service organizations. His experience spans mergers and acquisitions readiness, revenue cycle management, financial forecasting, strategic planning, organizational alignment, and business optimization. He is passionate about helping owners understand the factors that drive business value, reduce risk, and build organizations that can thrive beyond their direct involvement.

With a foundation in Organizational Communication and General Business from Creighton University, Brent has built his career at the intersection of leadership, finance, operations, and growth strategy. He has successfully guided organizations through periods of change, revitalized underperforming operations, managed complex client portfolios, and supported business owners in aligning their personal, financial, and business goals.

As a CEPA, Brent utilizes the Exit Planning Institute's Value Acceleration Methodology to help owners identify value gaps, strengthen business fundamentals, and create transition-ready enterprises. He believes exit planning is not simply about preparing for a transaction; it is about creating choices, protecting legacy, increasing enterprise value, and empowering owners to achieve their long-term objectives.

A dynamic speaker, mentor, and advocate for proactive planning, Brent is committed to helping owners make informed decisions that maximize both business and personal outcomes. His areas of focus include healthcare, professional services, and owner-led businesses seeking growth, scalability, succession planning, or transition readiness.

Based in Olathe, Kansas, Brent works with business owners and advisory teams throughout the United States.

Areas of Expertise:

• Exit Planning & Value Acceleration

• Enterprise Value Enhancement

• Succession Planning & Transition Readiness

• Business Strategy & Growth Planning

• Mergers & Acquisitions Readiness

• Financial Forecasting & Operational Optimization

• Leadership Alignment & Strategic Facilitation

• Revenue Cycle Management

• Strategic Client Engagement