Brad Shain

Background

About Brad Shain

I build value by developing people. With over three decades in real estate, finance, and multi-unit retail, I’ve scaled brands, grown AUM to $2 billion in direct lending, increased EBITDA, and helped expand multi-unit retail from a single store to enterprise footprints spanning multiple states. I accomplish this through disciplined capital allocation and a culture evident across the company. What I offer • Strategy & Capital Architecture: Ensuring and protecting cash flow and balance sheet strength • Real Estate and Multi-unit Scale: site strategy, portfolio optimization, integrations, rebrands • CEO/CFO Advisory: P&L strategy, compensation alignment, investor connection & influence • Corporate Culture: Building, leading, and mentoring the workforce that supports the business and serves the customers. What I deliver • Strategy & Capital: built a $2B direct-lending platform and a talented team of 60, including asset management, underwriting, and origination professionals. Raised $2B across four funds with net returns between 8.8% and 14%.(President, Columbia Pacific Advisors) • Board Impact: advisor for a $1B HVAC distributor at ~15% EBITDA (Gensco) • Board Impact: Piloted the company from zero to $10M and $1.2M EBIDTA in 4 years. Expanded from 2 stores to 20 in three years, with an additional 95 stores in the subsequent 7 years (Seattle Suntan) • Multi-unit Scale & Exits: co-founded the business and scaled to 40 stores,$61M revenue, and $9M EBITDA, culminating in a $75M exit.(C-Founder & CEO, Maxit Financial (Pawn X-Change) • Operating Discipline: reduced labor costs up to 70% in targeted areas; maintained shrink at 1.3% vs. 2.5% retail average.(Maxit Financial (Pawn X-Change) I’m not the loudest voice in the room. I’m the one who moves the needle. I’m a no-ego director and high-impact advisor. Thirty-five years in real estate, finance, and retail taught me to listen first, stay in my lane, and compound value through culture, Capital, and execution. I’m pursuing paid board roles and select C-suite seats in mid- to late-stage companies that value culture, accountability, and durable growth. If you're looking for a director who shows up, sharpens the plan, and strengthens the team, let’s talk.