Max Beairsto, B.Sc.Pharm., MBA, CVA President of Enterprise Valuators Corporation (EVCOR) With nearly three decades of experience, Max has become a trusted advisor to business owners across Canada, completing hundreds of valuation assessments and consulting engagements since founding EVCOR in 2005. Prior to establishing EVCOR, Max held the position of Director of Business Development and Real Estate at the Katz Group, where he was responsible for acquisitions and real estate activities in Western Canada. He has also owned, operated, and sold two pharmacies, giving him firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by business owners. Max holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and an Executive MBA from the University of Alberta. He is a Certified Valuation Analyst, accredited by both the National and Canadian Associations of Valuators and Analysts. Over the course of his career, he has played an integral role in valuations and transaction advisory, providing services to a wide range of organizations, from sole proprietorships to firms with revenues of up to $35 million. A prolific writer and sought-after speaker, Max has authored two books: The Pharmacists' Guide to Selling Their Business (2021) and BUY IT SMART – From Pharmacist to Owner (2024), with a third, EXIT RIGHT – From Ownership to Retirement, coming out in 2026. His expertise has been featured at industry events such as Pharmacy Edge, where he shares insights on business valuation, transition planning, and profitability strategies. Max is a past board member of the Pharmacists' Association of Alberta and the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy. His dedication to empowering business owners and his deep industry knowledge make him a leading voice in the field of business valuation and transition planning.