GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP
The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market, from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm.
Lonnie Woodruff
Lonnie Woodruff, MBA, CEPA is a seasoned Business Broker and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, specializing in guiding business owners (and future business owners) through strategic sales and transitions. With a strong foundation in customer service,...
ABOUT LONNIE
Lonnie Woodruff, MBA, CEPA is a seasoned Business Broker and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, specializing in guiding business owners (and future business owners) through strategic sales and transitions. With a strong foundation in customer service, sales management, financial analysis, and strategic planning, Lonnie helps entrepreneurs confidently navigate some of the most important transactions of their careers — buying/selling a business.
Before focusing on business brokerage, Lonnie built his professional experience in diverse roles including financial analysis and sales leadership with Fortune 500 companies, grounding him in real-world business operations and value creation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Bushnell University.
Known for clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and a love for the business community, Lonnie works closely with clients to help find great matches for business legacies, for both sellers and buyers.
“Helping Business Dreams Come True”