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October 17, 2024
Learning The Family Business On The Fly
By Adam Burroughs
Competition Roofing’s Robert Hilty on what he’s learning during his first time leading the family business.
October 17, 2024
Sellers, Know What You Have
Icon Parking Holdings’ John Smith on the evolution of the business and how he came to own it.
October 17, 2024
Preparing For The Unexpected
Brady Ware & Company Advisory Group Practice Leader John DeMoss and Shareholder Eric Carter offer their take on the current market and how dealmakers can capitalize on opportunities despite the obstacles.
October 17, 2024
Doubling Down on Columbus
Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl of MedVet, Aaron Weir of CollisionRight, Kim Zavislak of KPMG, Katie Bishop of J.P. Morgan Private Bank and moderator Leslie Johnson of Ice Miller discuss the opportunities they see in Central Ohio and how they are attacking the challenges of expanding in a city on the rise.
October 10, 2024
Critical Aspects Of Deal Prep, Starting With Why
Baker Tilly’s Bill Chapman on crucial aspect of deal prep for sellers
October 10, 2024
Navigating The Sale Of A 100-Year-Old Business
Bradley Corp. Luis de Leon on the steps take to move a century-old business forward.
October 10, 2024
State of M&A in the Middle Market
Bank of America’s Jim Dever and Fritz Franz, Archetype Solutions Chetan Bagga, PeopleShare’s Ryan Clark and SeventySix Capital’s Chad Stender share their experiences operating in this market and discuss what it takes to get M&A deals done in today’s environment.
October 3, 2024
To Tell A Better Story, Be Prepared
Resolute Capital’s Andy Tatman on what to consider when bringing on an investor
October 3, 2024
Factors That Can Make Or Break A Deal
The Selinsky Force’s Lori Scott on the factors that can make or break a deal post transaction.
October 3, 2024
Creativity, Relationships Become Critical In Tough Times
Viscogliosi Brothers’ Rob Grimaldi on the importance of relationships in dealmaking
September 26, 2024
Chase People, Not Revenue, In Deals
Sunstar Insurance Group’s Chris Parcell outlines the company’s acquisition process, shaped over more than 50 acquisitions.
September 26, 2024
How to Create and Enhance Business Value
Broadwing Capital Management’s Andrew Boisseau on value creation strategies
September 19, 2024
Balancing Family Matters While Preparing For A Sale
Three Brothers Bakery’s Janice Jucker on how their preparing their business for an eventual sale.
September 19, 2024
Preparedness Is Critical Given Today’s Level Of Diligence
Walden Businesses’ Sara Burden on what has changed for sellers in recent years as they go through a process.
September 19, 2024
Facing Financial Ups And Downs
Chartwell Financial Advisory’s Will Bloom on how financial conditions have affected M&A.
September 12, 2024
The Stress Of A Deal
Former Plastics Distributors and Fabricators Owner Mark Abare on what it feels like to sell a closely held business.
September 12, 2024
Learning To Move Past Deal Setbacks
Hackbarth Hospitality Group’s Paul Hackbarth on picking the right opportunities and dealing with setbacks.
September 12, 2024
Dealing With Increased Rigor In Diligence
Palm Tree’s Nick Fedorchak on managing the sell-side process
September 12, 2024
Cleveland Deal Activity: Upcoming Rate Cuts Could Spark Q4 M&A Activity
MelCap Partners’ Luke Hippler elaborates on potential interest rate cuts, and highlights notable recent transactions.
September 5, 2024
Pre-Close Practices Set The Post-Close Stage
Tonka Bay Equity Partners’ Shane Slominski on the importance of the pre-deal process to the post-deal success.
September 5, 2024
Market Factors Shift Buyer Perspective
Stonewood Capital Management’s Kenn Moritz on how market conditions affected his firm’s 2023 deal year.
September 5, 2024
Unfortunate Circumstances Lead To Important Family Business Lessons
Gamse Labels & Packaging’s James Canzoniero on how an unfortunate event led to a quick succession, and important business lessons.
September 5, 2024
How Interest Rates Are Transforming Deal Math
Evergreen Capital Partners’ Dominick Schiano on how conditions in the deal market are affecting transactions.
August 22, 2024
Dispelling ESOP Myths
MGX Digital’s Charity Brueggemann outlines the process of transitioning to an ESOP.
August 22, 2024
The Interest Rate Squeeze Impacts Buyers
Wind Point Partners’ Peter Leemputte on the challenges buyers face in a higher interest rate environment.
August 22, 2024
The Threat Of Hackers In M&A
Cyber Defense Labs’ Jerry Bessette on cybersecurity threats and how they affect companies engaged in M&A.
August 22, 2024
Market Factors Complicate This Buyer’s Approach To Deals
Kassel Holdings' Tom Werner on the challenges facing buyers in today’s M&A environment.
August 22, 2024
Exploring Buy-Side Risk
Bluejay Capital Partners’ James Samuelsen on the risk factors he considers when looking at buy-side deals.
August 15, 2024
The Thinking That Put Malley's Chocolates On The Market
Malley's Chocolates' Mike Malley on some of the thinking that led he and his siblings to take their family business to market.
August 15, 2024
Signals From Sellers That Could Turn Buyers Off Of A Deal
GMB Capital Partners' Michael McHugh offers insight into what buyers look for when considering an acquisition.
