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Shaun Lewis

  • Council Contributor, Forbes
  • Contributor, Entrepreneur
  • Chief Executive Officer, Clearwater Properties
United States, Whitefish
As seen in: Entrepreneur, Forbes, Medium, MSN, Golf Magazine, NewsBreak, Food Chain
Covers:  Franchises; F&B; Real Estate; C-Suite Issues
CEO @ Clearwater | Harvard Alumnus | US Navy Veteran

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Shaun Lewis’s Biography

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Shaun Michael Lewis is the CEO of Clearwater Properties, bringing together his heritage as a fifth-generation Montanan with his vast international business acumen. His expertise enables Clearwater's customers to fulfill their aspirations of acquiring homes and land within the breathtaking terrain of the Western United States.

Before stepping into his current leadership position at Clearwater Properties, Shaun held the role of Global Chief Operating Officer at Cofix, overseeing a European coffee…

Shaun Lewis’s Journalist Portfolio

Forbes: How To Evaluate The Best Franchise Opportunities

Forbes: How To Evaluate The Best Franchise Opportunities

If you are just starting out as an entrepreneur, franchising may be an effective vehicle for you to launch or…

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Forbes: Why Franchising Is A Smart Business Strategy

Forbes: Why Franchising Is A Smart Business Strategy

We own less than 10% of our more than 420 operating stores, and we've found that this approach creates a more…

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Food Chain Magazine: Cost-Effective Coffee

Food Chain Magazine: Cost-Effective Coffee

Cost-effective Coffee: Smart coffee chain, Cofix, allows customers to take a break without breaking the bank.

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Forbes: Ten Expensive Mistakes To Avoid When Opening A Coffee Shop Or Café

Forbes: Ten Expensive Mistakes To Avoid When Opening A Coffee Shop Or Café

Opening a new business in the food and beverage industry involves a lot of moving parts and, far too often, a…

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The Clear Cooperation Policy Debate: How a Quiet MLS Rule Became Real Estate's Biggest Battle

The Clear Cooperation Policy Debate: How a Quiet MLS Rule Became Real Estate's Biggest Battle

The real estate industry finds itself embroiled in a heated debate that strikes at the very foundation of how…

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Articles

The Rise Of The Ranchette For Business And Investment

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By Shaun Lewis
| Forbes Verified
Shaun Michael Lewis is the CEO of Clearwater Properties. Investors have discovered something known to rural America for a long time: Great things are possible with small pieces of rural land. What appeared to be a real estate trend has now gained a real footing and may represent a fundamental shift in the way in which investors and entrepreneurs are approaching location, scale and opportunity.
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The Clear Cooperation Policy Debate: How a Quiet MLS Rule Became Real Estate’s Biggest Battle

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By Shaun Lewis
| Medium
The real estate industry finds itself embroiled in a heated debate that strikes at the very foundation of how properties are marketed and sold. At the center of this controversy is the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy (known as CCP), a regulation that has quietly governed listing practices since 2020 but has recently become a lightning rod for industry tensions.
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Council Post: Ten Expensive Mistakes To Avoid When Opening A Coffee Shop Or Café

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By Shaun Lewis
| Forbes Verified
Shaun Lewis is the global COO of Cofix. Opening a new business in the food and beverage industry involves a lot of moving parts and, far too often, a lot of unexpected expenses. My company, an international retail coffee company, operates hundreds of stores in seven countries, many launched in collaboration with franchisee partners. Over the years, I've witnessed an array of new business launches, ranging from remarkable successes to challenging but valuable learning experiences.
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