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Sons and daughters of founders, entrepreneurs and risk-takers, we know what ownership means because we've experienced it. We engage with curiosity and genuine concern for every owner we have the privilege to learn from and help set free.
Simon Fallows
President & CEO
The founder and President of Freedom For Founders, Canada's fastest growing M&A advisory firm dedicated to helping business owners navigate the complexities of selling or acquiring a business.
With over 12 years leading the firm, Simon has built a reputation for guiding founders through every stage of the process, from strategic exit planning and sellability assessments to value maximization and beyond.
As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Licensed Business Broker, Simon works closely with entrepreneurs to align their business goals with achievable exit strategies. His approach is rooted in collaboration, helping founders not just prepare their businesses for transition, but empowering them to step into the next stage of their lives with confidence and clarity.
At the heart of Simon's work is a genuine commitment to founder freedom. He has spent over a decade building a community of entrepreneurs who are striving for both financial and personal freedom, and every conversation he has reflects that mission. Reach out to Simon today to start building an exit strategy that works for you.
Rob Mitchell
Senior Partner
A Merger and Acquisition Advisor who has built his career around one core commitment: helping business owners get the best possible outcome when it comes time to sell.
As a Certified Business Intermediary and Master Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediary with an Engineering degree and an MBA, Rob brings a rare combination of technical rigour and deal-making instinct to every engagement.
At Freedom For Founders, Rob guides business owners through the entire selling process, from business valuation and confidential marketing to buyer screening, negotiating terms, and closing. His deep knowledge of the M&A space means nothing catches him off guard, and his passion for striking the right deal means he never settles for good enough when better is possible.
What sets Rob apart is not just his credentials but his genuine dedication to the people he works with. Every founder has worked too hard and too long to leave anything on the table, and Rob takes that personally. Reach out to Rob today to connect with an advisor who has the experience, the designations, and the drive to help you close the best possible deal.
Logan Lemcke
Broker Advisor
An entrepreneur at heart who has built his career around helping other business owners protect and unlock the full value they have worked so hard to create over the years.
What Logan enjoys most about his work is the opportunity to connect with a wide range of entrepreneurs every single day. Every business is unique in its model, its story, and the people behind it, and being in a position to help owners secure the value they have poured their lives into is what drives him to show up with care and purpose.
At Freedom For Founders, Logan advises business owners on how to sell their companies or prepare for a future exit, a process many entrepreneurs underestimate or delay until it is too late. The reality is that most business owners are not prepared to sell, and without proper planning, they risk leaving significant value on the table or finding themselves unable to sell at all.
By combining financial analysis, deal strategy, and a genuinely personal approach, Logan helps founders move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you are ready to sell now or just beginning to think about what is next, Logan is here to guide you through the process with transparency and a real commitment to your success. Reach out to Logan today to start the conversation.
Cooper Carberry
Broker Advisor
A financial and operational analyst who helps founders see their business the way a buyer would, bringing clarity to the numbers and revealing what truly drives its value.
Most business owners know how their company runs day to day, but understanding how it is evaluated, what drives its value, and what might raise concerns during a transaction is a different skill entirely, and that is exactly where Cooper excels.
At Freedom For Founders, Cooper works with founders to analyze the financial and operational side of their business, bringing clarity to the numbers and helping owners understand what is working in their favour, what may be holding them back, and how to position themselves for growth or a future sale.
Cooper's ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight means founders can make more confident decisions about what comes next. Whether you are preparing for a transaction or simply want a clearer picture of where your business stands, Cooper brings the kind of analytical rigour that turns numbers into direction. Reach out to Cooper today to start seeing your business through a new lens.
April Harbottle
Broker Advisor
An experienced finance professional who has built her career around one powerful idea: that every business owner deserves to exit on their own terms and unlock the full value of what they have built.
With an extensive background spanning banking, technology, and mergers and acquisitions at organizations like Scotiabank, Canadian Western Bank, and Rogers, April brings a depth of real-world experience that few advisors can match. She founded Transition Architects to help business owners assess and prepare their companies for transition, ensuring they are truly exit ready when the time comes.
At Freedom For Founders, April works as a transition specialist and M&A intermediary, helping founders explore the full range of options available to them. Whether that means a traditional sale, a partnership, a deferred buyout, or another creative strategy entirely, April takes a multi-disciplinary approach to developing solutions that are tailored to each owner's unique situation. Her ability to think beyond the obvious and architect genuine alternatives is what sets her apart as an advisor.
April also works directly with buyers and investors as a business broker when companies are ready to go to market, giving her firsthand insight into exactly what the other side of the table is looking for. She brings that market knowledge back to every founder she advises, helping them see their business through a buyer's eyes and prepare accordingly. Reach out to April today to start building a transition strategy that works for you.
Alex Kelly
Vice President of Sales
A founder strategist who helps Canadian business owners understand where they truly stand, giving them an honest picture of their real options long before any major decision needs to be made.
Most founders spend decades building their business but very little time preparing for what comes next, and that gap is exactly where Alex works.
At Freedom For Founders, Alex helps owners get a clear, honest picture of what their business looks like from the outside, where value is being left on the table, and what their real options are. Most of his conversations start long before anyone is thinking about selling, and that is intentional. The earlier a founder understands their position, the more freedom they have to act on it.
Alex brings a unique blend of outbound strategy, systems thinking, and deep curiosity about how people make decisions. His background in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at the University of Waterloo gave him a genuine foundation in human behaviour and how people process uncertainty and move toward change. That perspective shows up in every founder conversation he has.
Dawson Fallows
Business Development Manager
A dedicated advocate for entrepreneurs who believes that the businesses founders build should ultimately create freedom for the people behind them.
Dawson is passionate about helping Canadian owner-operators understand the true value of what they have built and explore what the future could look like on their own terms.
At Freedom For Founders, Dawson supports founders through the early stages of the M&A process, from assessing sellability to preparing a business for market and connecting with the right buyers. Whether a founder is working toward an eventual exit or simply building a stronger, more independent business, Dawson meets them where they are and helps them move forward with clarity.
His approach is straightforward and founder-first. Every conversation starts with understanding what matters most to the owner, and every step that follows is focused on making sure the business is ready when the time comes. Reach out to Dawson today to start exploring what your business could look like from the outside.
Hayden Khan
Vice President of Operations
A business structure specialist who helps founders see their company in a way most never have before.
Understanding not just what a business does, but how it is actually built, is what separates a good business from a truly valuable one, and that distinction is at the heart of everything Hayden does.
At Freedom For Founders, Hayden works directly with founders to break down the structure of their business, examining how it operates, where value is created, and what may need to shift as they grow or begin preparing for a transition. His approach is methodical and practical, focused on connecting the pieces that turn a well-performing business into one that is genuinely ready for whatever comes next.
Hayden's deep understanding of systems, scalability, and execution means he can quickly identify where a business is strong and where it needs work. Whether you are focused on growth or starting to think about a future sale, Hayden helps ensure your business is not just performing well, but built well. Reach out to Hayden today to start understanding your business at a deeper level.
Carolyn Riske
Operations Manager
A dedicated operations professional who brings a rare combination of discipline, precision, and genuine care to every founder she works with.
Carolyn understands that what happens behind the scenes of a business matters just as much as what's visible on the surface. Clean financials, clear processes, and a well-organized operation aren't just good practice. They're often what separates a successful transition from a missed opportunity.
At Freedom For Founders, Carolyn supports the operational side of the founder journey, helping business owners get structured, organized, and truly prepared, whether they're focused on growth or beginning to think about what's next. Her detail-oriented approach ensures that nothing falls through the cracks, from internal coordination to the systems and processes that make a business genuinely transferable.
Carolyn's commitment to accountability and execution means the founders she works with can move forward with confidence, knowing the operational foundation of their business is solid. Reach out to Carolyn today to find out how she can help you get your business ready for whatever comes next.
Megan Solomon
Marketing Coordinator
A marketing coordinator who has always believed that the most interesting part of any business is the person behind it.
That genuine curiosity about founders and what drives them is exactly what drew her to Freedom For Founders and fuels the work she does every day.
At Freedom For Founders, Megan is focused on making sure more Canadian business owners know that help exists. Too many founders reach the end of their journey without ever knowing they had options, and Megan is committed to changing that by getting the Freedom For Founders mission in front of the people who need it most.
Because behind every business is a founder who deserves to exit on their own terms. Megan's work ensures that more of those founders find their way to the right support before it is too late. Reach out to Megan today to learn more about what Freedom For Founders does and how it could make a difference for you or someone you know.
Mike Denomme
M&A Advisor (CEPA, CPA)
A seasoned business advisor who brings over 25 years of progressive experience across mergers and acquisitions, negotiations, strategic planning, business development, sales, finance, operations, and marketing.
As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mike combines formal credentials with decades of real-world experience, and his ability to leverage relationships and get things done is something clients come to rely on quickly.
At Freedom For Founders, Mike works with business owners to help them exit on their own terms and achieve maximum value for what they have built. He is recognized for his ability to think through difficult issues, anticipate problems before they arise, and develop practical solutions that actually work. That combination of foresight and execution is what sets his approach apart.
At the core of everything Mike does is a genuine passion for entrepreneurship and small business. He understands what it takes to build something from the ground up, and he brings that respect into every conversation he has with founders. Reach out to Mike today to connect with an advisor who has the experience and the commitment to help you get the outcome you deserve.
“Carolyn set the bar for how a professional engagement should run. Clear communication, prompt follow-through, and a collaborative approach made the entire process feel seamless from start to finish.”
“The team at Freedom for Founders made an overwhelming process feel manageable. Logan was professional, responsive, and always one step ahead, giving us confidence at every stage.”
“I didn't think I had a problem until I spoke with Alex. What seemed like a routine conversation quickly uncovered gaps in my business and gave me a clear plan to fix them before it was too late.”
“I had no idea where to start when it came to selling my business. Cooper guided me through the process, found the right buyer, and made something overwhelming feel straightforward.”
“Simon at Freedom For Founders did a valuation that changed how I see my business. His insight on legal risks, structure, and tax strategy led to a Holdco setup that dramatically cut my taxes.”
“Hayden took the time to really understand our business before offering any direction. The guidance was practical, honest, and tailored to our situation, making it clear we were working with a team we could trust.”