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Chinook Business Advisory is a full-service business brokerage firm supporting owners across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and beyond. Whether you’re preparing to exit, wondering what your business is worth, or just starting to think about next steps, Dan Kucherka brings decades of financial expertise and transaction experience to help you navigate a successful sale.
With over 25 years in corporate finance and business advisory, Dan holds CPA and CMA designations and has led numerous real estate and business sale transactions. His cross-industry experience gives him a solid understanding of business operations, succession planning, and deal structuring. Based in Nanaimo for the past 15 years, Dan also served as Director of the Board for the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and has served on many community boards, maintaining a strong connection across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. He’s passionate about helping owners exit their businesses strategically, confidently, and with care.
With CPA and CMA designations and over 25 years in corporate finance, Dan brings trusted, senior-level insight to every transaction.
Based in Nanaimo and active in the business community, Dan leverages deep connections across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland to help clients succeed.
From valuation to closing, Dan supports business owners through the entire sale process—strategically, clearly, and with care.
Exit Strategy Planning: Expert assistance for business owners aiming to strategically exit, optimizing deal value and ensuring a seamless transition.
Posted on Hello PepperJune 25, 2025 Selling a business is no joke, but working with Chinook Business Advisory (and especially Morgan) made a wild, emotional, complicated process feel genuinely doable. This wasn’t a cut-and-dry sale. It was layered. Personal. And at times, a lot. But Morgan showed up for me not just as a broker, but as a steady, human presence through every twist. He got me. He didn’t just push papers—he held space, offered smart guidance, and kept me grounded throughout the process. I felt seen, supported, and never alone in the process. If you're selling your business, Morgan’s your person. Highly recommend Chinook for anyone who wants to do this kind of thing the right way with clarity and care.Posted on Courtney WApril 20, 2025 We had the pleasure of working with Mike Lentz during the process of purchasing a business, and his expertise proved to be absolutely indispensable. From the initial exploratory phases to the signed contracts Mike provided unparalleled guidance, ensuring that every step was handled with care and precision. Their knowledge of the business acquisition landscape was truly remarkable. They offered invaluable insights into market analysis, financial evaluations, and legal considerations, helping us make informed decisions with confidence. Mike also demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify potential risks and opportunities, ensuring we were fully prepared for every scenario. What made the experience even more outstanding was Mike's personal approach. He took the time to understand our goals and priorities, tailoring advice to match our vision for this venture. His dedication, integrity, and attention to detail gave us the peace of mind we needed throughout the process. Thanks to Chinook BusinessAdvisory, the complex journey of purchasing a business was transformed into a smooth, well-managed experience. If you’re looking for someone who combines deep expertise with a collaborative spirit, Mike Lentz is undoubtedly the professional you need. We are incredibly grateful for his support and look forward to working with Chinook Business Advisory again in the future.Posted on Tracey BBBDecember 17, 2024 When deciding to sell our business, our biggest fear was the work involved in the "process". The best thing we did was hire Chinook..our advisors did most of the work with the accountants and lawyers making it very easy on our end with very little stress. The process was very quick and the end result, well..let's just say I am super relaxed these days!!! Thanks again to the Chinook team for taking care of us through this big life decision...would highly recommend!!!Posted on Devon DOctober 4, 2024 From first contact through to completion of sale, Stephen was fantastic to work with. Clear, punctual communication and helpful advise during the whole process. As a first time business seller, it was a daunting task but Stephen, Keith and Chinook made it as easy as it could be. Many thanks!Posted on tom knudtsonSeptember 27, 2024 I interviewed a few business brokers when we decided to sell our Window and Door business in spring of 2023. My partners and I settled on working with Mike Lenz. We felt at ease with his experience, knowledge and style of doing business. With Mike's help we came to a valuation that we all agreed on. We listed with him that spring and had lots of interest right away. We sorted through the different interested buyers and even had an offer right away that unfortunately did not work out but we eventually ended up with a very good offer and a great buyer we felt comfortable with. The sale is now completed and both we and the buyers have all said we are happy with the deal. Mike was extremely patient with us and the buyer and made the whole process pretty seamless. It was a lot of hard work and if not for Mike, Stephen and the Chinook team we would definitely have been lost. It is a much more complicated procedure than I ever thought, so it was great to have a guide through it all. I would highly recommend Chinook Business Advisory and if anyone wants to contact me for reference please do so. Tom Knudtson former owner 101 Doors and Windows LtdPosted on Laura BurnAugust 12, 2024 Awesome people to deal with. Very knowledgeable. We highly recommend them for your business sale, whatever size of company you have.Posted on Michelle ChattersonJuly 27, 2024 Good communication and support through the process of buying a business. It was my first time buying a business and I found that Stephen was very helpful at explaining the process and assisting with all of the steps necessary to get the deal done.Posted on Eliza BarwickJune 21, 2024 Mark provided great service in our first conversation testing the waters to buy a business. I felt much more informed and enthusiastic after our conversation. Thanks, Mark!Posted on Jonathan CatliffApril 5, 2024 Can't say enough good things about my experience with Keith! Would highly recommend anyone looking to purchase a business to work with them. Easy, transparent, will work with you and not pushy - all things that are hard to come byPosted on Dawn RockhillFebruary 6, 2024 Stephen was lovely to speak with had great information to share on the sale of my company Will definitely use him again!
First, we evaluate your business and objectives. Then, we create a sales strategy, market discreetly, handle negotiations, and assist until the final transaction.
The timeline varies, typically between 6 to 9 months, depending on market and business type.
Yes, we provide buyer representation and consultation to pinpoint the best business opportunities based on your preferences and investment range.