• Plenary

What’s it really like to sell your company? Hear from 3 CEOs who did it

October 21, 2026 · 03:30 PM – 04:15 PM

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Moderator

Bram Strain

Bram Strain

President & CEO

Business Council of Manitoba

Panelists

James Buhler

James Buhler

Owner

New West Metals (Acquired)

(Sold Wallace & Wallace)

Barb Gamey

Barb Gamey

Co-Founder

Payworks Payroll Services Canada

(Sold Payworks Payroll Services Canada)

Ron Jonkman

Ron Jonkman

CEO

Allmar Inc.

Join a candid conversation with entrepreneurs who have successfully sold their businesses – and now, with the clarity of hindsight, are ready to share what they’ve learned. This dynamic roundtable brings together real-world insights and honest reflections to help you better prepare for your own business transition.

Hear firsthand what they wish they had known at the start, how deal timing and terms influenced their outcomes, and how they’re applying those lessons in their next ventures.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The biggest lessons they learned – and what they’d do differently.
  • How sale price, timing, and deal structure impacted the final outcome.
  • How they’re leveraging past experiences in new businesses.
  • Life after the sale – navigating identity, purpose, and the personal transition.
  • This roundtable promises a transparent, engaging, and invaluable conversation for anyone considering a business sale.

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