What We Do
Our Services
M&A Advisory
Buying & Selling Businesses
Turnaround of the Year
Distressed Business Sale: $50K Appraised to $2.4M Sold
Led the sale of a Chapter 11 business with assets appraised at $50,000 for $2.4 million. Conducted forensic accounting, built four distinct financial packages to separate the company into acquisition-ready components and researched, engaged and negotiated with prospective buyers.
Worked closely with the trustee, company accountant and leadership team to execute the transaction. The result was an award-winning turnaround — maximizing financial value while preserving jobs as the business was successfully split and sold to four buyers.
Completed at Platinum Group, this sales process reflects the strategic and financial expertise Kurschner Consulting provides to clients today.
The Process
How We Turned $50K Into $2.4 Million
Forensic Accounting
Conducted deep forensic accounting to establish a true picture of the business's financial position and hidden value.
Four Financial Packages
Built four distinct financial packages to separate the company into acquisition-ready components — each positioned for a different buyer profile.
Buyer Research & Engagement
Researched, identified and engaged prospective buyers, managing the full outreach and qualification process.
Negotiation & Execution
Negotiated with multiple buyers simultaneously, working closely with the trustee, company accountant and leadership team to execute the transaction.
Maximizing financial value while preserving jobs — an award-winning turnaround.
Crisis Communications
Reputation Protection
CEO and Company Reputations During Public and Legal Crises
Led the protection and restoration of CEO and company reputations during periods of high-stakes private and public scrutiny. Repaired damage after crises surfaced and intervened early when public attacks were imminent — neutralizing threats before they became headlines. Aligned internal stakeholders quickly, built message architecture and sequencing and executed disciplined response plans under pressure. Reputations restored and leadership regained control of the narrative.
How We Help
What Reputation Protection Looks Like in Practice
Early Intervention
Intervening before public attacks become headlines — neutralizing threats while they can still be contained.
Narrative Control
Building message architecture and sequencing that puts leadership back in control of the story.
Stakeholder Alignment
Aligning internal stakeholders quickly so the organization speaks with one clear, credible voice.
Crisis Response Execution
Executing disciplined response plans under pressure — from first disclosure through full stabilization.
Damage Repair
Repairing reputational damage after crises surface, restoring trust with customers, investors and the public.
Legal & Regulatory Coordination
Coordinating communications strategy alongside legal counsel during high-stakes regulatory or litigation exposure.
Reputations restored and leadership regained control of the narrative.
When your reputation is under attack, speed, discipline and the right message architecture make the difference between a contained incident and a lasting crisis.
Government & Public Affairs
Municipal Affairs
Case Study
Secured City Approval for a Project Facing Denial
Advised a developer navigating a multi-tenant development from expected city council denial to full approval, preventing the shutdown of two businesses. Identified the root cause of opposition, built data-driven support for the project and guided the developer on how to reframe the proposal to align with city priorities. The measure passed and the businesses remained open.
How We Help
Navigating Complex Municipal Processes
Root Cause Analysis
Identifying the true source of opposition — not just the surface objections — so the response addresses what actually matters to decision-makers.
Data-Driven Advocacy
Building evidence-based cases that reframe proposals in terms of city priorities, economic impact and community benefit.
Stakeholder Alignment
Advising on how to engage council members, planning staff and community voices early — and coaching clients on building the coalition needed for approval.
Proposal Reframing
Restructuring how a project is presented so it aligns with what the city is trying to accomplish — not just what the applicant wants.
Business Continuity Protection
Protecting the operations and livelihoods of businesses whose futures depend on the outcome of municipal decisions.
Process Navigation
Guiding clients through the complex issues that often arise beyond the standard municipal approval steps — from unexpected opposition to procedural complications and political dynamics.
The measure passed and the businesses remained open.
Need Help or Just a Second Opinion?
Whether you're preparing to sell, navigating a crisis or facing a difficult municipal process, we can help you think it through.