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Ashley Rodriguez

Planning the Exit Before It’s Urgent: Scheef & Stone Sponsors North Texas CEO Breakfast on Strategic Business Transitions

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Scheef & Stone, LLP is proud to sponsor the upcoming North Texas CEO Breakfast hosted by The Entrepreneurship Institute, taking place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Pierpont Communications in Dallas.

Centered on the theme, “The Power of Early: How to Own Your Exit — Not Just Survive It,” the session will bring together business owners and executives for a focused discussion on one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership: planning for a successful exit.

While many entrepreneurs dedicate years to building their businesses, far fewer take a proactive approach to transitioning out of them. This program reframes exit planning as a strategic advantage—one that can increase enterprise value, protect personal wealth, and create long-term flexibility.

Attendees will gain practical insights, including:

  • How to define and align with an ideal exit strategy
  • Common pitfalls business owners face when planning too late
  • Strategies to strengthen business value while maintaining future options
  • A shift from reactive decision-making to intentional ownership

The event is designed for business owners who may not be ready to exit today but recognize the importance of planning ahead to avoid unnecessary risk and missed opportunities.

Scheef & Stone’s involvement reflects the firm’s continued commitment to supporting business leaders at every stage of growth—from formation to transition.

Join and register now on www.tei.net/focused-breakfasts/schedule/.

Brent Kugler Moderated Legal & Compliance Workshop at DSU Spring 2026 in Dallas

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Brent Kugler, Partner at Scheef & Stone, LLP, moderated the Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Workshop at DSU Spring 2026, held April 14–16 in Dallas, Texas.

The workshop brought together legal and compliance leaders from across the direct selling industry to address evolving regulatory frameworks, risk management strategies, and operational best practices. Designed for executives, legal teams, and compliance professionals, the session focused on practical approaches to navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

As moderator, Kugler helped guide discussions among a panel of industry professionals, covering key topics such as compliance program development, regulatory trends, and the integration of technology—including AI—into compliance operations.

Kugler brings more than two decades of experience advising direct selling companies on regulatory issues, distributor policies, compensation structures, and risk management. His background includes serving as general counsel for a large multi-level marketing company, offering a practical, in-house perspective on the challenges organizations face.

Direct Selling News’s DSU Spring event is recognized as a leading forum for industry education and collaboration, bringing together executives and advisors to share insights and strengthen best practices across the channel.

Scheef & Stone is proud to support industry dialogue and contribute to conversations shaping the future of compliance in direct selling