Always on the Road: How Landscapers Can Save on Commercial Auto Insurance

Landscapers spend a significant amount of time on the road traveling between job sites, which increases their risk of accidents and other vehicle-related incidents. As a result, commercial auto insurance is an essential coverage for landscapers. However, with the rising cost of insurance premiums, it’s essential to find ways to save money on commercial auto […]
Notable M&A Trends to Watch Out for in 2023

When the world’s largest transactional insurance broker talks… you listen. I’m talking about Marsh McLennan, a Fortune 500 firm with a global reach that wrote more than 1,000 Representation and Warranty (R&W) insurance policies in 2022. Their Transactional Risk Insurance 2022: Year in Review report is an excellent resource for anyone involved in M&A, as […]
Peter Cook | Why Transparency is the Key to Success

In this episode, I’m joined by Peter Cook of Everingham & Kerr, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm that specializes in providing intermediary services for lower-middle market companies and entrepreneurs. Peter will share his philosophy around transparency and will also discuss: Mentioned in this episode: Transcript Patrick Stroth: Hello there. I’m Patrick Stroth, trusted authority […]
Doug McCormick | How can M&A Masters tap into the power of human capital?

In this episode, I’m joined by Doug McCormick, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of HCI Equity Partners. He’ll give an inside look at his firm, which partners with family and founder-owned manufacturing, services, and distribution companies in the lower middle market. Doug will break down his firm’s unique strategy that transforms businesses through 3 […]
The Biggest Danger to M&A Sellers – and How to Avoid it

I got a call earlier today… one that I wasn’t exactly happy to receive. But I feel like I should share the situation that I learned about because it showcases the importance of transactional liability insurance to cover M&A transactions. Here’s the situation… The caller had sold their industrial supply company in the Midwest for […]
Why – and When – M&A Buyers Should Secure Sell-Side Transactional Liability Insurance

Let me say this loud and clear right now: Every Buyer of a sub-$30M EV target should insist on a sell-side Representations and Warranty (R&W) insurance policy from their counterparty. This might sound strange. And I know that you’ve probably encountered many Buyers who are reluctant or resistant to the idea of even considering a […]
Kelcey Lehrich | Succeeding in E-Commerce

How can M&A firms succeed in the e-commerce niche? Kelcey Lehrich, co-founder and CEO of 365 Holdings, is here to share how he provides e-commerce brands with a permanent home when entrepreneurs are seeking an exit.Kelcey also breaks down what makes consumer products thrive in the marketplace—and why you should treat e-commerce as a channel, […]
Ken Heuer | How Core Principles Guide Your Thinking

In M&A, having a set of core principles to guide your thinking is essential… Ken Heuer of Kidd & Company is here to share the firm’s 3 core principles and how they make business decisions simple. We also discuss ● What Kidd & Company brings to the table for the lower middle market ● The […]
A Close Look at Deal Drivers for 2023

When looking ahead at 2023, it’s clear there are economic headwinds out there impacting deal-making, including inflation and the threat of recession. Big tech companies are entering a period of austerity, with giants like Google and Microsoft laying off tens of thousands of employees recently. They over-hired during the pandemic, and they are now having […]
Alan Clark | Why This Major 2023 Prediction is Wrong

When your small business owner client is in a room full of MBAs, they can feel out of their depths… So how do you keep your client’s emotions in check during a high-stakes sale? Alan Clark is here to share his perspective as a sell-side advisor helping clients exit their businesses.Alan also reveals why he […]
