The Long Game – Seven Lessons from a Three-Year M&A Deal
After three years of starts, stops, busted deals, re-trades, industry strikes, wildfires, and more plot twists than HBO’s Succession — we closed. Not the most
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How Great Exits Happen – Ten Lessons Learned from a Recent Utility-Services Transaction
Our recent sale of a respected utility-services and construction-management firm was a powerful reminder of what truly drives premium outcomes in today’s M&A market — ten lessons for any founder considering an eventual transition.
The Private Equity Playbook – How Private Equity Creates Value
In our most recent sell-side engagements, three of our clients sold their businesses to private equity (PE) buyers. While PE often gets a bad rap
The Costs of Neglecting Exit Planning
As an entrepreneur, you’ve invested countless hours, resources, and passion into building your business. But have you given the same level of attention to planning
Why 2025 May Be the Perfect Time for Family-Owned Businesses to Exit
If you are considering selling your lower-middle market business (revenues between $10M and $100M), now may be the perfect time to start preparing. It is
The Top Five Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Trying to DIY the Sale of Their Business
As an entrepreneur, you successfully negotiate with suppliers, customers, and employees all the time. When it comes time to sell your business, you may naturally
