Testimonials
“Taralee genuinely cares about her clients and their success. She is 100% invested in helping them towards their goals. I have known her for several years and we have collaborated on a handful of projects on behalf of clients. She is a joy to work with and highly responsive. For small to mid-market businesses owners, I have no hesitation saying Taralee is an excellent person to have on your team.”
— Brock Bennion, Kimball Creek Partners
“I have had the pleasure of working with Taralee on multiple occasions. She is conscientious, thoughtful and most importantly, a zealous advocate for her clients – she puts the needs of her clients first. I highly recommend her services.”
— Carl Peterson, Attorney, Eisenhower Carlson
“Taralee has demonstrated herself time and again to be a skilled, knowledgeable, and responsive advisor, evaluator, and negotiator on behalf of a wide-range of transitioning business owners.”
— Brian Green, Attorney, McGavick Graves PS
I've known Taralee since 2018, introduced through a mutual connection in Tacoma's nonprofit community, who insisted she was someone I had to meet. They spoke highly of her professionalism, her deep sense of purpose, and her sharp intellect - and they were absolutely right. From the moment we met, it was clear that Taralee is not only incredibly smart and passionate about supporting business owners, but she also leads with a huge heart.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with Taralee on many shared clients. I've seen firsthand how creative and committed she is to helping her clients reach their goals. She brings tremendous value in helping them build the financial and legal team they need to navigate business transitions and step into their next chapter confidently.
Transitioning a business is never easy - it's emotionally and mentally demanding. But business owners who have Taralee by their side gain a trusted guide who genuinely cares (a quality that is increasingly rare these days!), who advocates relentlessly for their best interests, and helps them stay steady through all the ups and downs. I'm fortunate to call her both a professional colleague and a personal friend, and I'm always grateful for every opportunity we have to collaborate.
-- Candace E. Duecker, CFP®, CDFA®,
Principal and Senior Wealth Advisor with Seneschal Family Office
This testimonial was voluntarily provided by Seneschal Family Office at the request of Next Chapter Business Brokerage Inc. No payment or any other compensation was offered or received.
“There are 2 reasons that I refer people to Taralee that set her apart:
1. She actually listens.
2. She's willing to tell people the truths that they don't want to hear because that's the only way to help.”
— Aaron Schmookler, The Yes Works
“I became acquainted with Taralee in 2017. I work with a lot of business owners, and I needed referral partners. I introduced many owners to Taralee and also to another gentleman also in business brokerage.
Taralee soon became my #1 and now my only go-to referral source. Not only was she extremely responsive but the feedback I got on Taralee was outstanding. She provided ample information that people were seeking regarding purchasing or selling a business. It didn’t matter if people were inquiring for now or sometime in the future, Taralee gave them the same top-tier service. Never pushy, Taralee waits for her clients’ right time for their life plans.
Taralee’s rich background in finance and brokerage has culminated in creating an ideal resource for business owners who are wisely looking ahead to get the maximum payout for companies they’ve worked so hard to build.
I highly encourage you to engage Taralee in a conversation. Because of her experience, she will bring to light options and possibilities that one never knew could be part of their overall plan.”
— Erin Herringshaw, Vistage Chair
