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Creative Investment Solutions in Down Markets
Struggling with investment strategies in today’s tumultuous market? Discover how the pros stay agile, creative, and profitable even during cash flow negative periods. In this episode, John Dickie, Partner at HighVista Strategies, opens up about navigating the lower middle market during financial downturns and seizing unique opportunities that many overlook.
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Discover Unity Partners’ Recipe for Long-Term Success
Are you ready to dive into the strategies behind building thriving businesses and impactful partnerships? Discover how partnering with the right leaders can transform companies and markets. In this episode, John Block, co-founder and CEO of Unity Partners, takes us through his fascinating journey from childhood aspirations to leading a
How to Drive Long-Term Success in Mergers and Acquisitions
Are you ready to transform the way you think about mergers and acquisitions? Discover the secrets to a clean exit and the revolutionary approach of conscious capitalism in this enlightening episode of M&A Masters. Join host Patrick Stroth, an expert in executive and transactional liability, as he welcomes Sunny Vanderbeck,
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Creative Investment Solutions in Down Markets
Struggling with investment strategies in today’s tumultuous market? Discover how the pros stay agile, creative, and profitable even during cash flow negative periods. In this episode, John Dickie, Partner at HighVista Strategies, opens up about navigating the lower middle market during financial downturns and seizing unique opportunities that many overlook.
Transform Retiring Businesses with Proven Success Strategies
How can you transition a business successfully from a retiring entrepreneur to the next generation? This episode dives into the human element of mergers and acquisitions, revealing strategies to make these transitions smooth and profitable. Brian Shields, co-founder of Handoff Partners, shares his journey of combining financial expertise with operational
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How to Drive Long-Term Success in Mergers and Acquisitions
Are you ready to transform the way you think about mergers and acquisitions? Discover the secrets to a clean exit and the revolutionary approach of conscious capitalism in this enlightening episode of M&A Masters. Join host Patrick Stroth, an expert in executive and transactional liability, as he welcomes Sunny Vanderbeck,
4 Reasons Why Buyers Should Insist on This for Every Target Under $20M EV
There is a relatively new but very effective insurance product perfect for lower middle market deals. Transaction Liability Private Enterprise (TLPE) is a Sell-side Representations and Warranty (R&W) insurance offered by CFC Underwriting. With these policies, the Seller is the Named Insured. The policy is triggered when the Seller receives
Unveiling the Secrets to Successful Business Exits
In this episode, I sit down with Brett Story, the founder of Britehorn Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank. They delve into Brett’s transition from corporate law to M&A, the founding and rebranding of Britehorn Partners, and why staying focused on the middle market can be more rewarding than chasing
Planning an Exit Strategy
In this episode of M&A Masters, we’re joined by Trever Acers, Managing Director of Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation. With over 20 years in the transactions field, Trever brings a wealth of experience and a unique approach to mergers and acquisitions. Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation focuses on the lower
Must-Have Insurance for the Lower Middle Market – and When It Should Join the Deal Conversation
Transaction Liability Private Enterprise (TLPE) has opened the door for thousands of lower middle market (LMM) deals priced from $1M to $30M to access the same risk transfer tool that 95%+ PE-driven M&A transactions currently enjoy, and at a fraction of the cost. Just as Buy-Side Representations and Warranty (R&W)
sbLiftOff: Elevating Businesses to New Heights in the M&A World
In this episode of M&A Masters, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sharon Heaton, founder of sbLiftOff. SbLiftOff specializes in providing advisory services to founder-led businesses and government contracting organizations across the United States, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and more. Sharon, also the author of the Forbes
The Secondaries Market Solution
“Everything changes and nothing stands still.” – Heraclitus, Greek philosopher With few exceptions investment funds were not meant to last forever. Investors seek to cash out, while new investors want to join in. The challenge comes during the transition of the old investors leaving and the new ones entering: The
The Strategic Buyer Fit: Tom Brinegar’s Acquisition Insight
This episode of M&A Masters features Tom Brinegar, the Chief Financial Officer of PEAK Resources, a trailblazing technology and systems integrator based in Denver. Under Tom’s financial stewardship, PEAK Resources recently navigated through a complex and successful acquisition by a strategic buyer. With a rich background in finance and the