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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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 $5M-$100M), now may be the perfect time to start preparing. It is reported that
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
A Cautionary Tale – Why Exit Planning is Essential
Last week, I read about the unexpected passing of the late-30’s CEO of a rapidly growing consumer products company. The CEO’s tragic death left the
