Mackenzie Regent, Transactions Diligence

Brief Intro
Mackenzie Regent is Co-Founder of Kalos LLP, a boutique transactions advisory firm in Western Canada. Mackenzie has advised on over 45 mergers, acquisitions, and financings ranging in size from $5 million to $5 billion. And she is a former competitive national hockey player.
Highlights from the Interview
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There’s a gap in the market for providing transaction services to smaller businesses
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Small business challenges of not speaking “banking” and getting needed financing
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Changes in valuations and deal structures since the pandemic
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Outlook for business owners in achieving financial independence
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Increasing use of vendor notes and earn-outs
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How long it takes to exit an business
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The good, bad and ugly of transactions
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Lack of preparation for exiting a business
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Building a network of other business owners to share experiences
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Competing in international women’s hockey
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Contact information
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Mackenzie Regent
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Email: mregent@kalosllp.ca
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Phone: 403.454.0807