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.
In this episode, we host Marc Utay, Founder and Managing Partner at Clarion Capital Partners, to dive deep into the art and science of...
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...
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Dukes, founder of Exitwise, to unpack the real mechanics of selling a business in the lower-middle...