Julie Keyes is a Business Consultant and Certified Exit Planner based in Central Minnesota. Her company, KeyeStrategies has worked with business owners of private companies since 2012.  Julie’s been an entrepreneur herself for many years and has won numerous national awards for her work in exit planning.  

She a member of the Exit Planning Institute’s Thought Leadership Council and faculty, as well as a contributor to its online Academy. She instructs business owners and advisors from across the country on topics related to exit planning, strategic growth and most recently Artificial Intelligence applications. 

Her speaking and teaching engagements for various professional organizations include but are not limited to: Exit Planning Institute,  Independent Electrical Contractors Association, MN State Bar Association, MN Society of CPAs, NAIFA, Women in Insurance and Financial Services, Edward Jones, Financial Planners Association, National Association of Women Business Owners, RBC, Merrill, Independent Business Brokers Association, Lincoln Financial Services, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries, LeClair Group, Principal Financial Group and Frost Bank. She has produced several online programs for owners and advisors, both of which can be found on her website.  

In addition to teaching and consulting, Julie’s also an author and podcaster. You can find the 2nd Edition of her book “Poised for Exit” on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Her podcast also called “Poised for Exit” is in its 6th year, with weekly episodes that feature owners and advisors sharing stories, best practices and advice. The show is featured on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Google Podcasts.