Not all entrepreneurs start with a big idea and a blank slate. Some build their businesses by leveraging existing models, acquiring companies, or turning expertise into scalable services.
Join The Coven for a panel series featuring expert entrepreneurs who have forged their own paths to success outside of the traditional startup model. Whether you're exploring franchising, business acquisition, freelancing/consulting, or real estate ownership, this series will help you navigate the possibilities and take the next step toward ownership.
Each event will feature real stories, actionable insights, and tangible resources from those who have walked these paths. Come ready to expand your definition of entrepreneurship and connect with a community of bold, like-minded builders.
July 2025Skip the Startup:
Business Acquisition
September 2025Skip the Startup:
Freelancing & Consulting
August 2025Skip the Startup:
Franchising foundations
SKIP THE STARTUP:
Business Acquisition
Business acquisition is an often-overlooked but highly strategic way to step into ownership. Whether you’re looking to acquire a small business, take over a family-owned operation, or expand your current ventures, this session will explore the ins and outs of buying an existing business. Learn how to find businesses for sale, negotiate deals, and ensure a smooth transition for employees and customers.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
⇢ Where to find businesses for sale and how to vet opportunities.
⇢ Financing options for purchasing a business (SBA loans, seller financing, etc.).
⇢ How to conduct due diligence before buying.
⇢ Strategies for successfully transitioning into business ownership.
⇢ Pitfalls to avoid when acquiring a business.
PANELISTS:
CHANNON LEMON
Founder of Intent Energy
As founder of Intent Energy, LLC., Channon delivers strategic growth, business transition, workforce and vendor solutions to the energy sector. Channon believes energy innovation is critical to the success of business and a tremendous growth opportunity for companies which can lead the way in deploying next generation energy solutions. She is a member of the Ever-Green Energy and the Star Tribune Media Holding Company Board of Directors.
Backed by advisors and with access to funding Channon is engaged in an acquisition search as a primary focus, with the intent of acquiring a company in the next 6-9 months.
HAILEY MARGETTA
Market Development Director | Bell Bank
Hailey Margetta is a banking expert, LinkedIn learning instructor, and public speaker with experience working at the intersection of people, businesses, and banking. As an award winning finance professional, Hailey helps organizations and individuals understand how to unlock the power of banking to grow.
With a passion for making the industry less intimidating and more approachable, Hailey’s expertise lies in entrepreneurship, access to capital, optimizing money-movement, small-business finance, women-owned businesses, and personal finance.
WHEN & WHERE:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23rd
5:00pm-6:30pm
The Coven St. Paul
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