Maximize Your Business Value and Secure Your Legacy

Strategic Solutions for Business Owners Ready to Exit their Business by Sale or Passive Income

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Scott Dewis, CEO, Dewis Ventures, Bio Below

Are You Getting Ready to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor But Aren't Sure How?

You've built an amazing company with revenues between $5 million and $50 million. Years of dedication have created a thriving business, and your team feels like family. As you look toward retirement, the prospect of selling your business can be daunting—you want the best value, a preserved legacy, and freedom from golden handcuffs.

Learn more about my strategies here

 

Transition Smoothly and Confidently to Your Next Chapter

I Help Business Owners Like You:

  • Maximize Business Value: Enhance your company's worth before the sale.
  • Prepare for a Successful Sale: Develop a clear plan to make your business attractive to buyers.
  • Preserve Your Legacy: Ensure your company's culture and team are maintained post-sale.
  • Streamline Operations: Implement processes that allow the business to run independently of you.
  • Avoid Golden Handcuffs: Exit on your terms without being tied down post-sale.

How We Transform Your Business

  • Exit Planning and Advisory

    Benefit: Secure the best value and terms for your business sale.

    Approach: We create a customized exit strategy that aligns with your goals and maximizes your enterprise value.

  • Management and Sales Process Optimization

    Benefit: Increase operational efficiency and profitability.

    Approach: Implement management and sales processes that reduce your involvement in daily operations while improving performance. This will increase business valuation.

  • Legacy and Transition Planning

    Benefit: Ensure a smooth transition that maintains your company's culture and success.

    Approach: Develop a plan that prepares your team and operations for new ownership, preserving what you've built.

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Book a Complimentary 45-Minute Strategy Session

Let's dive deep into your business challenges and explore actionable solutions to reignite your growth.

Trusted by Business Owners of Industry-Leading Companies

Success Stories from Founder-CEOs

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Maximizing Value Leading to an $80M Sale

After stagnating at $9 million in revenue, I partnered with a founder to:

  • Craft a repeatable sales process.
  • Build a committed sales team.
  • Improved profitability and attractiveness to buyers.

Result: Revenue grew to $18 million in just over a year, culminating in an $80 million exit.

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$20M Growth in a New Vertical

A manufacturing company struggled for two years to break into a new sector. Together, we:

  • Identified and addressed gaps missed by traditional consultants.
  • Implemented targeted strategies for the new market.

Result: Achieved $20 million in new revenue within one year.

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Strategic Exit Planning for a Smooth Transition

Multiple business owners sought to retire without compromising their legacy. We helped them:

  • Develop comprehensive exit strategies.
  • Prepare their teams and operations for a seamless handover.

Result: Successful exits that preserved company culture.

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About Me

Hi, I'm Scott Dewis, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 22 years of experience in building, scaling, and successfully helping owners exiting businesses. I understand the complexities of preparing a business for sale because I've done it myself. My mission is to help business owners like you maximize your business value, ensure a smooth transition, and retire on your terms.

Why I Can Help You:

  • Real-World Experience: I've navigated the entire journey from building a business to a successful exit, understanding the emotional and practical challenges involved.
  • Proven Strategies: I offer tailored, actionable plans designed to enhance your business's appeal to potential buyers.
  • Holistic Approach: My expertise covers strategic planning, operational optimization, sales and marketing enhancement, and legacy preservation.

My Journey:

  • Early Success in Entertainment: In 2002, I founded my first company specializing in visual effects for major Hollywood TV shows. Our innovative work earned an Emmy for "Lost" and four additional nominations.
  • Aerospace and Defense Leadership: In 2010, I founded an aerospace and defense technology startup. Leading the company for a decade, I faced—and overcame—the challenges of scaling, team building, and market expansion. Today, the company thrives and grows independently.
  • Diverse Industry Insights: I've successfully partnered with industry giants like SyFy, Fox, ABC, Disney, Boeing, Lockheed, and Babcock, as well as secured multi-year, multi-million-dollar contracts with the Canadian government.

My Commitment to You:

I'm passionate about guiding business owners through the process of preparing for a successful exit. Together, we'll work to:

  • Maximize Your Business Value: Implement strategies that increase profitability and attractiveness to buyers.
  • Ensure a Smooth Transition: Prepare your team and operations for new ownership without disrupting the business.
  • Preserve Your Legacy: Maintain the culture and success you've built over the years.

Ready to Start Planning Your Perfect Exit?

Let's work together to secure the future you've envisioned and leave a lasting legacy.

Awards

Emmy
1 Emmy, 4 Nominations,
News Maker of the Year,
Young Entrepreneur of the Year,
Team of the Year,
Tech Company of the Year,
Top 5 Moments in Television History (Lost – Pilot),
4 Time Top 75 Defence Company

Achievements 

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TEDx Talk,
FuckUp Night Talk,
Host of Western Innovation Forum,
Trade Show Panelist,
Speaker

Boards

VIATEC
Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council (VIATEC), 
Western Canadian Defence Industry Association (WCDIA), 
The Alternative Board (TAB),
Vancouver Island Aviation Association (VIAA)
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Get in touch

I'd love to learn more about your business, get in touch today!