The B.O.S.S. 2026

Business Owner Strategies Summit

What is The B.O.S.S.?

What to Expect at The B.O.S.S.

You’re a Founder or Business Owner and you’ve realized you need more capital to grow. Or maybe, you’ve received offers from Competitors or Private Equity.

Where do you start?
And what options do you have?

To help answer some of these questions, we’ve put together The Business Owner Strategies Summit; an invitation only event for Founders and Business Owners who are preparing for growth, succession, or acquisition.

Simple Strategies for Business Growth & a Successful Exit

Business owners often don’t know what they don’t know. This workshop fills in the gaps and shows you exactly what drives valuation, what buyers truly care about, and how to position yourself for the best possible outcome—whether you plan to sell in 12 months or 10 years.

1. Fresh Growth Strategies You May Be Overlooking

Uncover proven methods to increase revenue, strengthen operations, and unlock growth opportunities you may not be leveraging today.

2. What Makes a Company “Investment Grade”

Get a behind-the-curtain look at how buyers evaluate businesses, and learn the specific criteria that elevate your company’s attractiveness.

3. How Buyers Determine Valuation

Understand the inputs, formulas, and qualitative factors that influence what your business is worth—and how to improve those drivers now.

4. Insights From an Experienced M&A Deal Team

Hear directly from professionals who guide business owners through transactions every day. Learn what to prepare, what to avoid, and how to stay in control throughout the process.

5. Tax Strategies to Maximize Your After-Tax Proceeds

Explore smart, legal planning tools that can help you keep more of what you’ve built when you sell.

6. How to Calculate Your Personal “Net Number”

Gain clarity on what you truly need from a sale to maintain your lifestyle, fund long-term goals, and achieve financial independence.

7. High-Value Networking With Buyers & Business Owners

Connect with growth-minded peers, investors, and advisors who understand the challenges of scaling and selling a business.

– Founders and owners considering a future sale

– CEOs preparing for growth, succession, or acquisition

– Business owners wondering what their company is worth

– Owners 1–10 years away from an eventual exit

– Anyone seeking clarity on valuation, taxes, and financial readiness

– A clearer picture of your company’s value today

– A roadmap for increasing valuation over time

– Insight into buyer psychology and deal structure

– Tax strategies that can materially impact your net proceeds

– A personalized understanding of your required “Net Number”

– New relationships that can accelerate your next stage of growth

Reserve Your Seat
Space is limited to ensure high engagement and meaningful Q&A.

Featured Panelists

Pierce Edwards

Managing Director & Head of Business Development

Valesco Industries

Bryan Grabowsky

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Juniper Capital Management

Houston Harris

Shareholder

Swingle Collins and Associates

Duncan Campbell

Principal

Baker Tilly

Chase Murphy

Partner

Baker Tilly

Neal England

Managing Director

Founders Advisors

Ken Grider

Managing Director, Head of Business Development

Raymond James Investment Bank

Amber Seale, CFP®, CLU®, CPA, CDFATM**

Managing Director

Seale Wealth Management of Raymond James

Chris Deskin

Partner

Foley & Lardner LLP

Dax Seale, CFP®, CEPA®, CLU®*

Managing Director

Seale Wealth Management of Raymond James

Glenn Singleton

Partner

Foley & Lardner LLP

Meet the Successful seller panelists

Matthew Boatman

President of General Drilling

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