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From Billion-Dollar Valuations to Life’s Purpose – Leading with Impact
I’m Melissa Butterworth, a proven leader transforming lives through expertise and purpose. As the founder of Advanced Strategic Partners (ASP), I empower lab owners, CEOs, and pathologists to maximize their lab’s value with our insider-driven, 95% successful M&A process, closing over $2.4 billion in transactions.
As a minister and author of Clues, I inspire women to discover their God-given purpose, fostering faith, resilience, and prosperity through Rise and Shine Haven. Whether you’re scaling a business or seeking personal growth, I lead with impact to create lasting value.
Maximize Your Lab’s Value
with Insider Expertise
At Advanced Strategic Partners, we’re not bankers—we’re lab insiders. Our team of industry veterans, including former LabCorp CEO Gary Huff and healthcare M&A expert Rick Cooper, delivers a proven 6-step M&A process that achieves a 95% success rate. With over $2.4 billion in transactions, we help lab owners, Pathology Practices and hospital executives overcome valuation challenges and unlock unparalleled financial success.
Leadership in Lab Valuations
As the founder of Advanced Strategic Partners, I lead with a proven 6-step M&A process that has closed over $2.4 billion in transactions, guiding lab owners, Pathologists, and hospital executives through complex valuations with a 95% success rate. Drawing on our niche expertise in clinical and molecular diagnostics, we ensure you maximize returns while navigating industry challenges.
Discover Your God-Given Purpose with Clues
Through Rise and Shine Haven and my book Clues, I guide women to uncover their purpose and achieve prosperity. As a self-made multimillionaire, I blend faith, resilience, and practical strategies to empower you to live a life of impact. Join a community of women finding clarity and strength through faith-driven growth.
Building a Faith-Driven Community
Through Rise and Shine Haven, I’m building a supportive community where women connect through faith-based events and discussions, empowering them to overcome obstacles and pursue their God-given purpose with resilience and hope.
From Industry Pioneer to Purpose Leader
My journey from 26 years in the lab industry, including a decade in M&A with over $2.4 billion in deals, to authoring Clues as a minister, reflects my passion for blending strategic success with faith-driven purpose to inspire lasting change.
BOOKS
The End Game: The Laboratory Owner's Exit Strategy
The End Game: Exit Guide for Hospital Lab Assets
CLUES: Think Positive, Practice Gratitude and Uncover Your Life Purpose
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