On this episode of Experienced Voices, we’re joined by Hillary Boyce, Founder and CEO of BAFO Services, who has spent more than twenty years mastering the procurement, execution, and management of government contracts.

Hillary’s path is a powerful blend of entrepreneurship, expertise, and service. After building and acquiring her own small government contracting business, she led the award of numerous services-related contracts.

A U.S. Army veteran, Hillary began as an Engineer in the National Guard before serving in the active Army’s 3rd Infantry Division. Her dedication and excellence have been recognized with the Emerging Star Award (2016) and the Stellar Award (2017) from the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce—both honoring top federal suppliers demonstrating exemplary growth and leadership.

Tune in as Hillary shares her unique insights on navigating the federal contracting landscape, growing as a business leader, and bringing the discipline of military service into the world of entrepreneurship.

Experienced Voices's guest Steve DeMatteo is a Wealth Advisor, Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, and Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor.

In this HOW-TO segment Steven breaks down what owners need to know before they sell. With an MBA in finance and deep experience guiding business owners and executives through growth, sale, and IPOs, Steve answers the question he hears most often: Is now the right time to sell and how should I prepare?

From Mom & Pop shops to built-to-sell ventures and long-established companies, Steve shares:

• What makes a business valuable in today’s M&A market
• The “4 Ds” that can force or accelerate an exit
• Who’s involved at every stage of a sale—from planning to post-close
• How valuations are done and whether you can pre-screen your sale potential
• Why even a failing company’s database can be a hidden goldmine

If you’re a founder or executive contemplating an exit—or just want to maximize your company’s future value—don't miss Steve’s insights that make the sale of a business successful.

David Duguan is a Ghanaian-born founder and CEO of Voxify whose customer service approach to innovation is culturally grounded in something timeless: hospitality. As David shares that same belief in the power of relationships inspired him to tackle a critical pain point for small businesses delays in responding to customer calls and unclear communication.

Blending this passion for service with his expertise as a seasoned CTO, David launched Voxify in 2022. The company’s flagship product, Aurora Hub, is a turnkey AI voice assistant that integrates seamlessly with any phone system to ensure no customer is ever left unheard…no business opportunity missed.

Hear how David identified this pain point of small businesses and how Voxify is redefining how small and mid-sized businesses engage with customers. While meeting their many other challenges, Voxify strengthens trust by improving responsiveness that enables owners focus on growth.