Join Us for The 3rd Annual Business Owner Forum Presented by the Exit Planning Institute

Tips Tricks + Strategy
Written By Craig Doescher

Orchard Lake Country Club, Orchard Lake, MI

What started in 2023 as an experiment of bringing together business owners in a confidential, no-pressure environment has grown into an annual gathering of business owners and their professional advisers seeking to navigate the terrain of building, scaling, and eventually exiting their companies.

We’re thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Business Owner Forum, happening Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the beautiful Orchard Lake Country Club in Southeast Michigan.

We believe this year will be the best event yet!

What to Expect in 2025

  • Keynote - a market update from Sean Bunner of Edward Jones (the event’s title sponsor), where he is Senior Director of Business Owner M&A Advisory.

  • The 5x5x5 – back by popular demand. Five professionals, five minutes each, each sharing one practical idea you can put to use right away. Here are some topics you’re likely to hear in this popular panel:

    • Multiplier of Your Business Value

    • Owner Dependence

    • Pitfalls Every Business Owner Should Avoid When Selling Their Business

    • Family Succession Planning

    • Incorporating AI into your growth & value plan

  • Two Fireside Chats - Featuring Exited Business Owners, one of which will have the new private equity majority owner along for the discussion

Orchard Lake Country Club, Orchard Lake, MI

And as always, no nametags and zero pressure. We intentionally keep the event nametag-free so that every business owner can listen, learn, and ask questions anonymously. It’s about the ideas, not the egos.

Why Attend?

If you own and operate a business, you know how lonely this journey can be. Few people truly understand the weight you carry: the decisions, the risks, the personal sacrifices. The Business Owner Forum is designed to give you:

  • A confidential space to hear from peers who’ve been in your shoes.

  • Practical tools and perspectives you can take back to your business immediately.

  • A rare chance to think about the big picture of your company without distraction.

We invite you to register now for this half-day event. Whether you’re thinking about growth, succession, or simply finding a healthier balance, the Business Owner Forum will help you navigate the road ahead.

Register for the forum
Craig Doescher

Craig Doescher is Founder and President of Doescher Group. Mr. Doescher’s background of extensive operating and financial experience led to the creation of Doescher Group, where we are leveling the playing field for self-made business owners. We provide trusted guidance to business owners seeking to navigate unfamiliar financial terrain.

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