Breakfast Boost Series: From Desire to Deal-The M&A Playbook For Business Owners

Join us for the next GrowFL Breakfast Boost on January 28, 2026, at 8:30am at the Northern Trust in Tampa, Florida featuring Kevin Smith, Senior VP at Skyway Capital Markets, and Chris Swink, Senior Wealth Strategist at Northern Trust- Tampa. 

The time to plan your business transition is now. Statistics confirm an urgent need for preparedness: 4 out of 5 business owners want to exit their business within the next 10 years, yet a major challenge remains, as only 1 of 5 owners have actually created a formal exit plan. In a conversation led by Kevin Smith and Chris Swink, learn the steps needed to evaluate the strategic alternatives, maximize the valuation of the business, and how to launch an exit process. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Key considerations for potential exit & liquidity alternatives
• Understand value drivers and important pre-transaction considerations
• The importance of preparation 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insight, ask questions, and connect with other second-stage CEOs navigating similar challenges.

A light breakfast will be provided. Space is limited—reserve your seat today.

This event is part of a series:

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 featuring Kevin Smith, Skyway Capital Markets and Chris Swink, Northern Trust
• Wednesday, March 25, 2026 featuring John Burgess, JacksonLewis
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026 featuring Mario Larralde, BankUnited
• Wednesday, May 27, 2026 featuring Maria Morales, CliftonLarsonAllen
• Wednesday, August 26, 2026 featuring Chris Swink, Northern Trust
• Wednesday, October 28, 2026 featuring Michael Dobbs, USI