In this episode we sit down with Ariez Dustoor of NB Group to go behind the curtain of lower-middle-market M&A and private equity investing. We dive into how Ariez evaluates founder-led businesses, structure transactions that align both seller and buyer incentives, and build sustainable value post-acquisition. If you’re an entrepreneur preparing for an exit, an investor looking at control or growth buy-outs, or an advisor seeking to understand what really matters in deal execution — this conversation offers real-world insight into how deals get done and how to partner for the long-term.
Welcome to Behind the Deal – the podcast that takes you inside the minds of dealmakers, investors, and founders shaping the business world. In...
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Bartnick and Josh Bilmes of Oceans Equity to explore the underside of deal-making: How they source...
Mike Bourgeois is a dealmaker and leader at Skyline Partners LLC, where he works on corporate development and growth strategies, helping technology-firms refine their...