• Plenary

Should I Stay Or Should I Grow Now?

November 13, 2025 · 08:40 AM – 09:25 AM
Main Room

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Moderator

Michael Caito

Michael Caito

Owner & CEO

Management Action Programs, Inc. (Sold Restaurants on the Run)

Panelists

Stephen M. LaFata

Stephen M. LaFata

Private Wealth Advisor

UBS Private Wealth Management

Robin Haaker

Robin Haaker

CEO

Haaker Equipment Company

Maximizing your business’s long-term value begins with a clear strategy. The decision to sell, hold, or scale requires careful consideration of your time horizon, leadership capabilities, risk tolerance, and growth potential. This session equips you with the insights and tools to confidently choose the best path forward for your business. 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Understand alternative transaction structures, including strategic sales, management buyouts, and private equity deals. 

  • Learn actionable strategies to enhance your business’s financial sustainability through diversification, market expansion, synergies, and cost reductions. 

  • Identify common pitfalls and red flags that can deter investors or partners, and how to address them proactively. 

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