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December 13, 2024
Leveraging Social Media in Venture Capital
By Adam Burroughs
Carrie Colbert of Curate Capital, Aquila Mendez-Valdez of Haute in Texas and Darek Woodward of ROI Ventures talked with Smart Business’s Dustin Klein about how to craft a captivating online brand that attracts investors, builds a thriving community of future deal flow, and uses influencers to skyrocket the value of your investments.
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
5 Tactics for Successful Post-Close Add-On Integration
SeatonHill's Paul Jurewicz offers tips on realizing the full value of an acquisition.
August 8, 2024
How An Investor Sees Post-Deal Value Creation
Milton Street Capital’s Bob Hogan on how to create value in a business post acquisition.
July 2, 2024
Getting Creative To Take Care Of People In A Deal
3 Men Movers' Jacky Fischer on how she's prioritizing taking care of her people when it comes time to sell her business.
June 3, 2024
Interim CFOs: Building Bridges Across the PE and PortCo Divide
SeatonHill's Gayle Anderson on using interim CFOs to bridge the divide between PE and PortCo during the transitional phase to provide expertise and leadership.
May 16, 2024
When Integrating After A Deal, Be Quick
Caliber Midstream Company's Joseph Mills on the importance of speed and honesty in post-deal integration
April 25, 2024
Harnessing Marketing and Sales Across PE Deal Stages
Chief Outsiders Slade Kobran, Dawn Werry and Evan Eckman talk about how using proven marketing and sales strategies across various deal stages can amplify returns.
April 18, 2024
To Generate Value, Run The Business Like You'll Be There For 100 Years
Schumann Steier's Arthur Steier on generating value for a business
April 4, 2024
How to Maximize PE Value Creation by Better Assessing Growth Potential in Due Diligence
Chief Outsiders Managing Partner, Private Equity, Slade Kobran outlines and approach to value creation that starts in due diligence.
March 21, 2024
Lessons Learned From A Sale Process
Champions Hydro-Lawn's Shea Walker on lessons learned after going through a sale process
March 7, 2024
AI Trends for the Progressive CEO: Navigating the Transformative Landscape
Chief Outsiders' Ed Valdez and Angus Robertson rank the eight most important factors in the AI scene to pay attention to right now.
February 21, 2024
Determining The Right Capital Structure To Finance Acquisitions
TD Williamson's Cris Gaut on financing deals and determining the right capital structure as the company moves through its lifecycle.
February 2, 2024
To Maximize Value, Build A Great Team
DGP Capital's Jack Chang on what sellers can do to make their business attractive to buyers, when they should start the process and who they can turn to for help as they work to maximize their deal.
January 25, 2024
Shifting To The PE Perspective As An Operator
ZXP Technologies' Jason Sanchez on being an operator in a private equity-backed company.
December 15, 2023
A Tale Of Two Exits
Allie Danziger, SVP and GM at AscentUP and Ascent Funding, on how lessons from her first sale informed how she approached the second.
November 16, 2023
The Impact of Human Capital on M&A Deals
Caliber Midstream Company's Joseph Mills and Cooper Machinery Services' John O'Brien on the power of people in dealmaking.
March 4, 2022
Derek Nixon Talks Varel Energy Solutions' Sale to Bluewater Group
Varel Energy Solutions' Derek Nixon talks about the company's acquisition and how the deal sets it up to be the acquirer for years to come.
December 16, 2021
Citymark Capital founder Daniel Walsh on launching the company
Daniel Walsh talks about launching Citymark Capital, building funds, creating value and the special place Austin holds in the company’s plans.
November 12, 2021
The importance of ESG alignment
Ampex Brands Eric Easton, along with UBS' Amantia Muhedini and Samuel Parker look at how sustainable investing and an intentional diversity strategy can be a company’s differentiator and help drive continued growth.