Exit Factor

We assist small to medium-sized business owners in preparing their companies for sale by increasing the value of their businesses. 

We are a small team ourselves but owned by a large global organization. We have the feel of a small business with the resources of a multinational company. Exit Factor is a fully remote business with company offices nationwide. 

Embark on a transformative journey with the Exit Factor business consulting services – a trusted approach embraced by thriving businesses worldwide – to enhance profits, streamline operations, and elevate overall worth, whether considering an exit soon or planning for the future.

Exit Factor Owner - Essex County 

Scott Proposki, LLC 

I've spent the past three decades learning how to focus on my businesses so we can create a long-lasting company. 

We emphasize the strength within everyone to achieve success through passion, work ethic, creativity, and intellect.

Author

3 O'clock Coffee Podcast

The 3 O'clock Coffee Podcast, where extortionary people share ideas that can help others, CEOs, rockstars, business owners, students, or anyone with an exciting story to inspire others to see a bigger future. Coffee conversation with Scott Proposki, the host of The 3 O'clock Coffee Podcast.

Content Creator & Host

Business Made Simple

Business advisor in leadership and personal/business/organizational development with Donald Miller. 

We specialize in helping individuals and teams overcome obstacles and reach their full potential with a unique blend of evidence-based practices and creative problem-solving.

Partner

Photos In A Minute, LLC

Photos In A Minute provides photography services in events marketing with an experienced photography process of delivering a high-quality photo print on-site in less than a minute. 

Our clients range from small and more significant businesses; to National Geographic, Time Inc, Sports Illustrator, HBO, Google, and the White House with President Obama.

Founder | Onsite Event Photography | Nationwide Services 

Picture Marketing, Inc.

The Enterprise Photo Activation Company - 
For more than a decade, our team of technologists and marketers have been working on creating photo-sharing technology that delivers marketing benefits by putting the consumer in the center of the brand’s story.

We have created the ultimate platform for businesses that want to capture images of consumers as part of a business process and then leverage the marketing benefit as the images get shared.

With the ability to deliver globally, we offer software and technology that “just works” in the real world while delivering sophisticated marketing benefits.

Partnerships Specialist

As an early adopter of event photography turned entrepreneur, Scott has partnered with other world-class leaders in the industry to launch a nationwide team of photographers to market big brands nationwide.

Worldwide Business Development Team

The Eagle-Tribune

Marketing photographer for five brand newspaper firms in the Boston (MA EagleTribune Publishing: The Lawrence Eagle Tribune, Salem Daily News, Newburyport News, Gloucester Times and Andover Townsman)

 Advertisement &  Marketing Photographer

President | Business Exit Advisor | Exit Factor Essex County

The results speak for themselves: The Exit Factor's program participants have witnessed remarkable returns. Within the first year alone, clients have reported a notable 25% surge in profits and an impressive 56.7% increase in the value of their businesses. Notably, the success rate for those who have opted to sell stands at a remarkable 100%.

In the face of challenges confronting business owners, particularly amid uncertain times like the global pandemic, Exit Factor steps in with customized exit plans designed to safeguard the long-term value of businesses. Through a proven process, Exit Factor empowers owners to seize control of their businesses by maximizing profitability, efficiency, and overall value right from the start, irrespective of their immediate plans to sell.

Scott Proposki, boasting a rich background spanning two decades in the event and hospitality industry, coupled with prior roles as a National Geographic and White House photographer, intimately understands the necessity for swift adaptation amidst turbulent circumstances. Recognizing the paramount importance of having a clear exit and business strategy, Proposki embarked on his journey as an Exit Factor owner. Leveraging his extensive experience and resources, he stands ready to assist fellow business owners in navigating unpredictable obstacles.

Scott Proposki

Community Residences, Inc.

CRi  
Choice. Respect. independence.  
Do you live your life with Choice and have the ability to make personal choices about where you live, or the activities you participate in? 
Are you respected for who you are, and not disrespected based on what people see when they "look" at you?
Do you have independence, that is living your life to your fullest potential as independently as possible?

At CRi, every person has choices, respectfully treated and supported so they may live independent lives. 
Are you or your organization looking to make a difference or to be engaged with others who believe like I do in choice, respect and independence?

If so, reach out and I will share CRi's opportunities for Corporate Partnerships, Young Professionals Group, Individual or Corporate Volunteering.   Together we can bring change to individuals so often overlooked or unseen.

Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Westminster Ingleside Foundation

The Westminster Ingleside Foundation supports the mission of Ingleside Continuing Care Retirement Communities offering engaged living for its residents and guaranteeing them a home for life, regardless of their abilty to pay should they outlive their assets and income.  The Foundation provides these resources along with providing donors opportunities to support their friends and neighbors in need. 

As Directory of Philanthropy, I manage Ingleside's Corporate Giving Program offering opportunities for corporate vendors and businesses to support the Foundation’s Giving Programs. 

Support the planning and completion of fundraising events at the Ingleside Communities, including working with committees consisiting of volunteers and staff, soliciting sponsorships and inkind gifts. 

Promote annual giving campaigns of Ingleside communities, including kickoff celebrations, donor cultivation, appeals and individual solicitations with donors.  

Write articles and stories for the Foundation’s publications: Gratitude, the Ingleside 2014 Annual Report, The Good We Do Social Accountability Report, and the Ingleside Newsletter.

Engage volunteer members of three Development Committees, including coaching, education, and sharing best practices for donor-centric fundraising.

Director of Philanthropy

Asian Center of Merrimack Valley, Inc.

The Asian Center of Merrimack Valley (name changed in July 2014 to Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center) is the leading provider of education and naturalization services to the Greater Lawrence immigrant community.  As executive director I managed day to day operations, staffing and human resources, budgeting, marketing, development, fundraising, community outreach and much more.  Other services include elder services, preschool and youth educational activities.

• Manage all aspects of the organization including day-to-day operations, budget development, financial management, development and fundraising, marketing, human resources, Board development and relationships. 
• Proficient in all areas of grant research, including complex applications for both State and federal Funding opportunities
• Created work environment that promoted cultural diversity, strong sense of community, creativity and inclusiveness.
• Promoted citizenship growth through program development.
• Managed the foundation grant process including research, writing proposals, meeting with funders, allocating grant funds, and reporting on usage, providing outcomes and results. 
• Created annual development plan that included various fundraising activities; appeals, newsletters, annual reports, outreach and events.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written..

Executive Director

Citizens for Adequate Housing

• Oversaw, developed and implemented Citizens for Adequate Housing' s annual development budget and plan including various revenue sources. 
• Developed and created marketing materials and activities including biannual appeals, newsletters, agency website, social media, and special events. 
• Built lasting relationships with individual and corporate donors through extensive stewardship and cultivation. 
• Managed development staff and created strong working relationships with Board of Directors
• Played an integral role in the management team, creating agency policies and procedures.
• Represented the organization in the local community.
• Researched and wrote foundation proposals for general operations, programs and capital expansion. Followed up with grant reports sharing results and outcomes.
• Planned and produced annual fundraising gala, community and legislative breakfasts.
• Recruited and coached qualified Boston Marathon runners to raise funding for shelter programs.
• Worked with volunteers on several committees: Special Events, Development and Marketing.
• Incorporated all staff in development plan, expectations and need for their support.
• Participated in annual strategic planning with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Director of Development

Lazarus House Ministries

Lazarus House is a gospel-based ministry and welcomes all in the name of God. They provide a continuum of care encompassing, but not limited to: food, shelter, clothing, advocacy, education, work preparation, a listening ear, a welcoming heart and the restoration of dignity and self-respect to people who are poor and in dire need. Since opening its doors as an emergency homeless shelter in 1983, Lazarus House has been breaking the cycle of poverty in the Merrimack Valley region.

Director of Volunteer Activities, Development Manager, (2005 – 2007)
Fostered relationships with donors and volunteers throughout the community.  

Recruited, trained and motivated over 2,000 volunteers annually, volunteers supported staff in the shelter, soup kitchen, food pantry, dental clinic, job training, ESOL and thrift stores.

Raised $100,000 through coordination of a 15-member running team that completed the Boston Marathon. Funding earmarked for food pantry and job training.

Development Manager (2001 – 2005)
Enhanced donor relationships throughl bi-annual appeal program, stewarding donors of all levels. 

Established "Hike for Hope," an walk that raised $125,000 in three years for transitional housing.

Increased outreach to religious and civic groups within the community, speaking publicly, soliciting major gifts, organizing food and clothing drives, recruiting volunteers, and spreading the organization's mission to surrounding towns.

Special Events and Communications Manager • 1997 – 2001
Increased sponsorships through special events, including establishing an annual breakfast and celebrity dinner, and created multiple sponsorship levels and in-kind contributions.

Wrote, edited and created marketing materials, newsletters, press releases, invitations, and brochures. Collaborated with management team to plan and establish the agency's initial website.

Development Manager

                             "Be the change you want the world to see,"  said Gandhi.                                                                                
I believe I am.  I am a change maker. Corny, yes! However, to be a part of change inspires me to do more. Identifying problems and asking yourself or others, "what is wrong with this picture?" Following up with "what can I do, or can we do to make things better?" Change might start with a dream or that tiny wish you had since you were in grade school.  Are you ready to get started and be the change? If you are, let's work together.

As an experienced philanthropy professional, my expertise includes donor engagement and stewardship, major donor cultivation, and aren't all donors Major Donors? I can ignite your corporate relationships, adding volunteer connections, and unique opportunities for corporate giving.  I an well versed in grants management, identifying funding opportunities through research, writing winning proposals (foundations, corporate sponsorship), and responses to RFP's.

I offer fiscal management and financial analysis, marketing and communication, strategic planning, event planning and delivery, organizational oversight and management, and building diverse Boards of Directors with a passion for all board roles, including fundraising.  

Reach out and learn more - together, we can create change and "be the change you want the world to see."


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