11th ANNUAL

A Conference For Entrepreneurs About Growth & Transition

Join us on November 18th in Vancouver!

The BTF Experience: 10 Years in the Making

Celebrating 10 Years of Actionable Growth & Transition Strategies

For a decade, the Business Transitions Forum has guided business leaders through pivotal moments of change, delivering strategies for growth, scaling, and ownership transitions, including opportunities in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to maximize shareholder value.

In our milestone 10th year, we’re uniting an even more dynamic community of entrepreneurs and experts to shape the next decade of growth.

Join North America’s leading voices to:

  • Increase market share and shareholder value
  • Identify growth and scaling opportunities
  • Navigate the acquisition and sale process
  • Assess if M&A is the right path for your business
  • Implement strategies to elevate your business’s value at every stage

Full-Day Conference

Half-Day Workshop

Hear From BTF Alumni

What I love about BTF is that it’s really that one stop shop for an entrepreneur.

Celine Bacani
Owner & CEO, Lee’s Donuts

The Business Transitions Forum have really fostered that sense of let’s share, let’s learn, let’s grow together and let’s help each other.

Tom Shepansky
Founder, Rethink Communications

BTF is a great place for business owners to potentially find people to buy their business.

I know I made a lot of mistakes and I wish I went to something like this in the past.

Grant Findlay Shirras
Co-Founder, Hylo AI & Director, Startup Grind Kelowna

The earlier you can come to a conference like this in your entrepreneurial journey the better.

Katie Bennett
Master Certified Forum Chair MacKay CEO Forums

Stay Up To Date

Gain expert insights, success stories, and practical resources to drive business growth and navigate transitions.

Get updates on upcoming events, promotions, and the latest strategies and trends from industry leaders to elevate your business’s value and ensure a successful transition.

Explore the Latest Articles from The BTF Insider

Canada

10 Years of BTF: Reflecting on the Past and Building the Future

When we launched the very first Business Transitions Forum in 2015, it was driven by one idea: founders needed a better way to prepare for what’s next. Ten years later, that idea has grown into a national series of events and a trusted place for entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors to gather, learn, and connect. To mark the 10-year milestone, I sat down to reflect on how BTF started, what we’ve learned along the way, and where we’re headed next.
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Canada

Retired Entrepreneur Chantal Shares Lessons From Building & Selling A Family Business

After nearly two decades at the helm of Southwest Doors and Hardware based in London, ON, Chantal Hampson, a seasoned business leader and recent retiree, is reflecting on a journey defined by family legacy, grit, and smart succession planning. A featured speaker in the May 21 session “Through the Buyer’s Lens” at Toronto’s Business Transitions Forum, Chantal offered candid insights into transitioning out of a family-run enterprise—and what others can learn from her experience.
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Canada

Why Branding Before Selling Your Business Can Increase Your Valuation

Sean Stephens, CEO of digital transformation agency Treefrog, is in the business of helping companies grow. Based in Ontario and founded in 1989, Treefrog has grown into a collective of companies specializing in digital strategy, tech, marketing, and transformation. Stephens joined in 1997, bought the business in 2002, and has been leading it for over two decades.
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Canada

Former Business Owner Mike Mann Reflects On Emotional Journey Of Selling His Company At Exit Forum

After selling two businesses over the span of his career, Mike Mann, a Moncton-based entrepreneur, is taking time to reflect—not just on the numbers, but the emotional toll that comes with stepping away from something you’ve built. Speaking during a recent interview following his appearance at the Atlantic Business Transitions Forum in Halifax, Mann shared insights from his experience, emphasizing the human side of selling a company.
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Canada

Doug Dougherty Shares Growth Story Of Cooper Equipment Rentals At Toronto Business Transitions Forum

At the Toronto Business Transitions Forum, Doug Dougherty, CEO of Cooper Equipment Rentals, is sharing the story of the company’s remarkable growth. Cooper, a family-owned business since its founding in 1972, has expanded to become a leading player in Canada’s equipment rental industry, with 89 locations and over 1,350 employees. In a conversation, Dougherty explained how the company, initially a small, family-owned business, grew into a national leader by staying true to its core values. He discussed how he and business partner Darrell Cooper navigated the challenges of scaling the company while maintaining a focus on people and culture.
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Canada

Toronto Entrepreneur To Share Hard-Won Lessons On Business Exits At Upcoming Forum

Toronto-based entrepreneur Joanna Track is no stranger to building—and exiting—successful businesses. Now, as the founder of digital marketing firm Good Eggs & Co., she’s preparing to share insights from two major business exits at the upcoming Business Transitions Forum in Toronto. “My current business, Good Eggs & Co., is a marketing firm pretty focused on digital content marketing,” said Track. “We work with brands, small and medium-sized businesses, help them from strategy through execution with email marketing, social media, website design, SEO, content development—everything that really pushes their story forward.”
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