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Three programs.
One clear path forward.
Whether you're planning your exit, aligning your team on compensation, or building business continuity before you need it — there's a Vector program built exactly for that.
All programs launch December 13, 2026 · Waitlist open now
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These aren't generic business courses. They're built for closely held business owners who are navigating the decisions that actually change outcomes.
9 self-paced modules per program. Expert video instruction. Worksheets you'll actually use. Optional consulting add-on. Everything built for the way you actually run a business.
Does this sound like you?
If you're nodding at two or more of these, Vector-FORWARD was built for you.
You're leaning toward an internal transfer or long-term family ownership, not an outside sale.
Not the right fit
Vector-FORWARD is not a good fit for companies planning to sell to an external buyer, or those with complex trust, general partnership, franchise, nonprofit, or highly regulated ownership structures. You can CONTACT US if you have questions.
Not sure if this program is the right fit for where you are right now? Take our quiz to find out which program fits your situation best.
IS THIS YOU?
"Something's going to change in the next 10 years."
You expect a real shift in ownership within the decade and want to get ahead of it.
"I know I should plan. I just don't know where to start."
You're not short on intention. You're short on a clear first step.
"The business is solid. Now I want a plan to match."
You've got real staying power, and you want the next chapter to be just as intentional.
"We've built something worth protecting."
You're closely held or family-owned, and what happens next matters to more than just you.
"I want my head straight before I pay an advisor."
You'd rather walk in knowing what you want than pay by the hour to figure it out.
Does this sound like you?
If you're nodding at two or more of these, Vector-FORWARD was built for you.
"I want to keep this in the family (or the team)."
You're leaning toward an internal transfer or long-term family ownership, not an outside sale.
Not the right fit
Vector-FORWARD is not a good fit for companies planning to sell to an external buyer, or those with complex trust, general partnership, franchise, nonprofit, or highly regulated ownership structures. You can CONTACT US if you have questions.
Not sure if this program is the right fit for where you are right now? Take our quiz to find out which program fits your situation best.
IS THIS YOU?
"Something's going to change in the next 10 years."
You expect a real shift in ownership within the decade and want to get ahead of it.
"I know I should plan. I just don't know where to start."
You're not short on intention. You're short on a clear first step.
"The business is solid. Now I want a plan to match."
You've got real staying power, and you want the next chapter to be just as intentional.
"We've built something worth protecting."
You're closely held or family-owned, and what happens next matters to more than just you.
"I want my head straight before I pay an advisor."
You'd rather walk in knowing what you want than pay by the hour to figure it out.
HOW IT WORKS
Make the right decisions in the right order
Vector-FORWARD organizes the work around three connected areas:
01
Legacy
Define what you want the company to stand for, preserve, and become after your ownership and leadership role changes.
02
Leadership
Identify the people, capabilities, and conditions required for the company to keep succeeding without depending on you in the same way.
03
Ownership
Evaluate the practical paths for keeping, selling, sharing, gifting, or transferring ownership in a way that fits your goals.
Ready to stop guessing? Join the waitlist and save $500 when enrollment opens December 13.
“You've spent years building something worth protecting. Now let's make sure it is.”
A plan for what comes next, on your terms
Vector-FORWARD replaces guesswork with a deliberate, owner-controlled process.
OUTCOMES
A clearer direction for the future of your ownership, leadership, and legacy.
A practical ownership decision map with next steps, priorities, and resource needs.
A better understanding of which internal or retained ownership strategies actually fit your goals, timeline, and business realities.
Greater confidence about when to bring in family, key leaders, advisors, or other stakeholders.
Forward momentum, without being overwhelmed by every possible issue at once.
HOW YOU’LL WORK
100% online. Self-paced. Built for owners with full calendars.
No travel, no scheduled sessions, no meter running. Log in when you have an hour and pick up right where you left off.
10 - 20 hrs
TOTAL TIME IN PROGRAM
6 - 12 mo
TYPICAL COMPLETION WINDOW
Self-paced
WORK ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Short expert-guided videos that explain complex ownership decisions in plain business language.
Decision checkpoints that help you assess options and make choices in sequence.
Worksheets, checklists, and planning tools that turn broad questions into specific priorities and next steps.
Written guidance and e-books for deeper thinking when you need more context.
Everything you need to build the plan.
Nothing you don't.
Vector-FORWARD walks you through ownership transition planning one decision at a time. By the end, you'll know what you want for your company's future, and you'll walk into your next advisor meeting with a plan instead of a blank page.
9 online modules organized around Legacy, Leadership, and Ownership
Short expert videos from Elizabeth in every module
Written guidance for each module, plus e-books when you want to go deeper
A downloadable worksheet for every module, so each decision ends up on paper
Decision checkpoints that keep you working in the right order
Your ownership transition decision map: priorities, next steps, and resource needs you can hand to your advisors
WHAT YOU GET
Want a second set of eyes? Add two strategy sessions with Elizabeth: one before you start to set direction, and one when you finish to pressure-test your plan.
Vector-FORWARD
$1,900
WAITLIST PRICE
$1,400
Waitlist pricing for members who enroll by Nov 30th. Enrollment opens December 13.
ABOUT ELIZABETH
Your expert guide
Vector-FORWARD is guided by Elizabeth Mower, a recognized leader in ownership transition planning for closely held and family-owned businesses. Since 1999, Elizabeth has supported hundreds of business owners, trained thousands of professional advisors, and developed planning processes and software used by all major types of professional firms in the business planning market. Ownership transition is not just about documents, tax planning, or a future sale. It is about people, value, leadership, timing, family expectations, and the future you are trying to build. Vector-FORWARD converts that expertise into a practical process you can use on your own terms.
ADVISOR NOTE
This doesn't replace your advisors. It makes working with them better.
Vector-FORWARD does not replace your attorney, CPA, financial advisor, valuation professional, lender, or insurance advisor. It helps you work through the ownership issues first, so you can identify real priorities, ask better questions, use advisor time more effectively, and stay in control of the overall direction.
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Legal disclaimer
Vector-FORWARD provides educational information and planning tools only. It does not provide legal, tax, financial, valuation, insurance, or other professional advice. Owners should review their planning decisions with qualified licensed advisors before implementing them.