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 bestseller LIFT OFF: 12 Things […]
Liberty Introduces Andrew Bernau as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lines Producer
GAINESVILLE, FLA. – April 3, 2024 —The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers (Liberty) is proud to announce that Andrew Bernau has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lines Producer. With nearly two decades of comprehensive experience in the insurance industry, Bernau brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to […]
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 original investors want one thing: […]
Liberty Introduces Christopher Orozco as Employee Benefits Producer
GAINESVILLE, FLA. – March 21, 2024 —The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers (Liberty) is proud to announce that Christopher Orozco has joined the firm as Employee Benefits Producer. From his humble beginnings in the mail room at Warner Pacific, Orozco’s unwavering commitment to excellence propelled him through various roles over the course of twelve years. Transitioning […]
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 heart of an entrepreneur, Tom’s […]
The Advantages of Buyer Protect Insurance
Transaction Liability Private Enterprise (TLPE) insurance, a relatively new transactional liability insurance product, has taken off in a big way with savvy Buyers in the lower middle market. It’s no wonder. TLPE fills a gap for deals that traditional Representations & Warranty (R&W) insurance won’t cover. TLPE policies are designed to cover transactions from $1M […]
Liberty Ranks No. 48 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
GAINESVILLE, FLA. – February 27, 2024 —The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers (Liberty) is proud to share that it has been ranked No. 48 on the fourth annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Southeast private companies, based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and […]
Liberty Introduces Lisa Wright as Producer, Commercial Lines
GAINESVILLE, FLA. – February 26, 2024 —The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers (Liberty) is proud to announce that Lisa Wright has joined the firm as Producer, Commercial Lines. Wright, with a distinguished decade-long trajectory in the sales industry, is a seasoned professional whose depth of experience spans across a broad spectrum of personal and commercial insurance, […]
Insider Strategies for Consumer Brand Success
Discover the transformative journey of consumer brands into lucrative M&A opportunities… In today’s episode, join us as we welcome Jason Somerville, founding partner of GW Partners. With a unique blend of operational consulting, financial management, strategic planning, and M&A advisory, Jason and his team are known for elevating consumer brands into prime acquisition targets. Dive […]
Liberty Introduces Tim Collins as Vice President, Employee Benefits Producer
GAINESVILLE, FLA. – February 12, 2024 —The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers (Liberty) is proud to announce that Tim Collins has joined the firm as Vice President, Employee Benefits Producer.