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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, Keith MacKenzie brings decades of financial expertise and transaction experience to help you navigate a successful sale.
With over a decade in business brokerage and M&A advisory, Keith has founded and successfully exited two companies. Since establishing Chinook in 2012, he has helped nearly 300 business owners achieve their goals through structured, thoughtful exit strategies. His background includes a research-focused Executive MBA from Royal Roads University, where he studied succession pathways for business owners on Vancouver Island—a topic that continues to inform his approach to deal structuring. Keith is also a co-founder of DealBuilder.co, a platform designed to streamline the business sale process. Based in Victoria, he is passionate about helping owners transition their businesses with clarity, confidence, and care.
Keith founded Chinook Business Advisory in 2012 after building and successfully exiting multiple companies of his own. He leverages that hands-on experience to guide business owners through complex sales.
With over a decade in business intermediation, Keith has facilitated nearly 300 successful business sales, helping owners maximize value and achieve seamless transitions.
Based in Victoria, Keith combines deep knowledge of Vancouver Island’s business landscape with Chinook’s nationwide buyer network, ensuring clients have access to the right opportunities.
From valuation to deal structuring and closing, Keith works closely with owners to craft tailored exit strategies, ensuring the process is efficient, profitable, and stress-free.
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.
