Decisive Dividend Corporation, a Kelowna-based acquisition-oriented company, is reshaping the landscape for legacy business owners across Canada with its unique “buy, build, and hold” strategy. At the helm of this innovative organization is Chief Executive Officer Jeff Schellenberg, who recently shared insights into the company’s mission, operations, and involvement in the upcoming Alberta Business Transitions Forum (BTF).

Entrepreneurship can be a thrilling journey, but it can also come with significant challenges—especially when it’s time to scale or transition a business. Mike Dill, a partner focused on M&A at law firm, Holland & Hart, shared his expertise on the complexities of helping entrepreneurs navigate these pivotal moments. Based in Denver, with offices throughout the Mountain West, Holland & Hart specializes in guiding business owners from start-up through scaling and ultimately to an exit.

Constance Fenyo, a business consultant, speaker, senior executive, entrepreneur, investor and author, is an experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of successfully working in the legal information services and software industry. She’s skilled in effective negotiation with all levels of government, bringing new software products to market. She also has seasoned experience in business planning, transforming markets, M&A, leadership development, and sales.

Carolyn de Voest, a sought-after business performance and leadership expert, is passionate about helping subject matter experts—such as accountants, lawyers, and engineers—transition into thriving business leaders. Drawing from her vast experience, de Voest emphasizes the importance of intentional planning, team alignment, and clear accountability in fostering sustainable growth.

Grant Findlay-Shirras is an accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of scaling companies and driving long-term success. As the Co-Founder of Parkbench, he bootstrapped the business to $37 million in revenue, serving 500,000+ local businesses and 7,000+ real estate agents, while building a remote team of 88.

If you’ve done a good job building and running your business, well done – this is what you’re good at, and have time for. You then might arrive at the point where you feel it’s time to transition your business towards an exit. So, what should – or shouldn’t – you do? “Taking your eye off the ball while running a successful business you want to sell is the worst thing that can happen,” said Brett Story, partner at Denver-based investment banking firm Britehorn Partners.