Christie Kerner

Perfect — thanks for clarifying the **character limits**. I’ll give you polished versions that safely fit well under those limits and are optimized for BizBuySell readability. --- Bernadette Baskett brings a diverse professional background that uniquely positions her to serve business owners and buyers, particularly within the health, beauty, and wellness industries. She has over a decade of experience managing a high-end salon and more than 13 years working within a Medspa and Plastic Surgery office environment. Throughout her career, she supported the individual practices of two plastic surgeons while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the Medspa. During this time, she developed strong leadership, operational management, and client care skills that now translate directly into her business brokerage work. Bernadette is also a licensed cosmetologist with more than 25 years in the beauty industry, providing her with a deep understanding of salon operations, staffing models, revenue streams, and industry trends. This firsthand knowledge allows her to effectively relate to both sellers and buyers within the service-based business sector. In addition to her experience in the wellness industry, Bernadette spent six years in the Semiconductor industry serving as an executive assistant to senior leadership. In this role, she supported multiple departments including Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Purchasing, and Customer Service. This corporate experience strengthened her organizational abilities, attention to detail, and understanding of business operations across multiple functional areas. Today, Bernadette specializes in the sale of health and wellness businesses, including salons, medspas, aesthetic centers, and related service operations. However, she also works with a wide range of industries and business types, assisting entrepreneurs, investors, and owners in achieving their business ownership and exit goals. Her approach to business brokerage is relationship-driven and centered on trust, clear communication, and professionalism. She is committed to helping sellers present their businesses accurately and confidentially while supporting buyers through a thoughtful and well-informed acquisition process. Bernadette’s unique blend of operational, corporate, and industry-specific experience allows her to provide valuable insight, realistic guidance, and dedicated support throughout every stage of the transaction.

Christie Kerner has spent more than three decades building, running, buying, and selling businesses -giving her a perspective that extends well beyond the typical advisor. As a multi-time founder with successful exits, and as an acquirer herself, she understands the realities of a transaction from both the buyer and seller side of the table because she’s been there, herself. Over the course of her career, Christie has partnered with founders and CEOs on everything from operational scaling to complex transactions, including acquisitions, funding rounds, and strategic buyouts. Her background as a seasoned operator (CEO/Founder/COO) shapes her approach: detail-oriented, highly organized, and focused on helping transactions move forward smoothly and successfully. Christie works with both sellers preparing for a transition and buyers seeking the right opportunity. She helps clients think clearly, evaluate decisions thoroughly, and navigate what is often one of the most significant financial moments of their lives. Her approach is grounded, practical, and centered on helping clients move forward with confidence. Outside of her work, Christie enjoys competing on an award winning west coast swing dance team and singing in her golden oldies cover band - bringing the same energy and creativity to her personal pursuits as she does to her professional life.