Scott Duke
Founder & Lead M&A Advisor at OpnRoad- Claim this Profile
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Denise Logan
It was a joy to join Scott and his team for the Exit Plan Summit as the opening speaker this year. I had multiple people from my network join the event, and it was focused directly on the audience that finds value in my transition speaking and process. I liked that it was laser-focused on transitioning owners, and the content seemed custom-tailored to individuals navigating their transition.
Allan Beall
Hi Scott.I have watched your business and activities progression over the last 7 or so years. I highly recommend you for whatever you are into. Just looking good too. Allan Beall
Ben Harley Leoni
Scott's personality brings more to the table then any other company I have worked with. I would rip my jacket off my girlfriend in the dead cold of winter to lay it in front of Scott to ensure a safe and dry walk.
Denise Logan
It was a joy to join Scott and his team for the Exit Plan Summit as the opening speaker this year. I had multiple people from my network join the event, and it was focused directly on the audience that finds value in my transition speaking and process. I liked that it was laser-focused on transitioning owners, and the content seemed custom-tailored to individuals navigating their transition.
Allan Beall
Hi Scott.I have watched your business and activities progression over the last 7 or so years. I highly recommend you for whatever you are into. Just looking good too. Allan Beall
Ben Harley Leoni
Scott's personality brings more to the table then any other company I have worked with. I would rip my jacket off my girlfriend in the dead cold of winter to lay it in front of Scott to ensure a safe and dry walk.
Denise Logan
It was a joy to join Scott and his team for the Exit Plan Summit as the opening speaker this year. I had multiple people from my network join the event, and it was focused directly on the audience that finds value in my transition speaking and process. I liked that it was laser-focused on transitioning owners, and the content seemed custom-tailored to individuals navigating their transition.
Allan Beall
Hi Scott.I have watched your business and activities progression over the last 7 or so years. I highly recommend you for whatever you are into. Just looking good too. Allan Beall
Ben Harley Leoni
Scott's personality brings more to the table then any other company I have worked with. I would rip my jacket off my girlfriend in the dead cold of winter to lay it in front of Scott to ensure a safe and dry walk.
Denise Logan
It was a joy to join Scott and his team for the Exit Plan Summit as the opening speaker this year. I had multiple people from my network join the event, and it was focused directly on the audience that finds value in my transition speaking and process. I liked that it was laser-focused on transitioning owners, and the content seemed custom-tailored to individuals navigating their transition.
Allan Beall
Hi Scott.I have watched your business and activities progression over the last 7 or so years. I highly recommend you for whatever you are into. Just looking good too. Allan Beall
Ben Harley Leoni
Scott's personality brings more to the table then any other company I have worked with. I would rip my jacket off my girlfriend in the dead cold of winter to lay it in front of Scott to ensure a safe and dry walk.
Credentials
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Certified Exit Planning Advisor
Exit Planning InstituteMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)
Alliance of M&A AdvisorsNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Business Intemediary
International Business Brokers AssociationDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Value Builder
The Value Builder System™Aug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Capitaliz
Experience
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OpnRoad Mergers & Acquisitions
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Canada
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Lead M&A Advisor
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Nov 2018 - Present
Our team advises North American business owners with $2 – $25 million in revenue on M&A growth and exit strategies. Our team advises North American business owners with $2 – $25 million in revenue on M&A growth and exit strategies.
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Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
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Canada
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Course Instructor
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Oct 2018 - Present
In British Columbia, the sale of privately held businesses is regulated by the Real Estate Council of BC. I facilitate and authored the business brokerage course for BC's 25,000 agents. As a result, each year I teach 250 real estate agents how to confidently help owners with the sale of their main street businesses. In British Columbia, the sale of privately held businesses is regulated by the Real Estate Council of BC. I facilitate and authored the business brokerage course for BC's 25,000 agents. As a result, each year I teach 250 real estate agents how to confidently help owners with the sale of their main street businesses.
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Succession Plus
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Canada
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Oct 2021 - May 2023
Succession Plus is the developer of the worlds most comprehensive exit planning tool which is branded Capitaliz. Myself and the team at OpnRoad are responsible for the growth and distribution of the Capitaliz software throughout Canada and the western US. Succession Plus is the developer of the worlds most comprehensive exit planning tool which is branded Capitaliz. Myself and the team at OpnRoad are responsible for the growth and distribution of the Capitaliz software throughout Canada and the western US.
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Welstand Group
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Canada
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Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
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Managing Broker
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Dec 2014 - Jan 2022
At Welstand Group, our team's primary focus is brokering the sales of small businesses in British Columbia. We work directly with 5 - 10 company owners per year, managing every facet of the sale process, and leveraging a network of 5,000 buyers. At Welstand Group, our team's primary focus is brokering the sales of small businesses in British Columbia. We work directly with 5 - 10 company owners per year, managing every facet of the sale process, and leveraging a network of 5,000 buyers.
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Revelstoke Property Services
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Canada
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Broker
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2019
Revelstoke Property Services is a company myself and business partner, Eve Northmore, bought in 2012, grew by 10x and sold in late 2018 to Western Trust. If you are planning a ski vacation in Revelstoke, BC, I highly recommend using their service and renting through http://revelstokevacations.com. Revelstoke Property Services is a company myself and business partner, Eve Northmore, bought in 2012, grew by 10x and sold in late 2018 to Western Trust. If you are planning a ski vacation in Revelstoke, BC, I highly recommend using their service and renting through http://revelstokevacations.com.
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City of Revelstoke
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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City Council Member
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Nov 2014 - Oct 2018
Over my four-year term, our team of seven counsellors oversaw many major projects in the community, including the Big Eddy water system, the Thomas Brook annexation, the 2 million dollar traffic roundabouts, a new skate park, a new children's splash park, mountain tenure negotiations, approval of the Mackenzie Village 1,100 unit development, debt restructuring of the community Golf Course, and the development of three new hotels. Along with much more. Many thanks to my fellow councillors, our Mayor Mark McKee, and the wonderful community of Revelstoke. It was an incredible four years and an extremely memorable part of my journey. Show less
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Stoke FM
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Revelstoke, BC
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Founder
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Nov 2011 - Jul 2014
Stoke FM is a non-profit community radio station, that I started in 2011. It broadcasts at stokefm.com and terrestrially to the population of Revelstoke, BC. If you are in town, tune in to 92.5 and enjoy. Stoke FM is a non-profit community radio station, that I started in 2011. It broadcasts at stokefm.com and terrestrially to the population of Revelstoke, BC. If you are in town, tune in to 92.5 and enjoy.
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Owner
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Jan 2005 - Oct 2010
Basecamp was a company I started in 2005, and grew to four locations and was North America's largest wakeboard facility. It was liquidated in 2010, but was one of my best learning experiences on how important building transferability into a company from day one is important. Basecamp was a company I started in 2005, and grew to four locations and was North America's largest wakeboard facility. It was liquidated in 2010, but was one of my best learning experiences on how important building transferability into a company from day one is important.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Jack Welch Management Institute
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
2000 - 2004
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Computing, Computer Science and Business -
2011 - 2015
Sauder School of Business
Licensed Managing Broker, Property Manager, Strata Manager, Trading Services, Property Management, Real Estate Broker -
2014 - 2016
IBBA University
CBI, Business Brokerage -
2016 - 2016
The Value Builder System
CVB - Certified Value Builder, Business Development
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