Problem Solving Framework for M&A Leaders

There’s a quote I love from the great Mike Tyson: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” It resonates with me because I know first-hand that even your best-laid plan will get punched—or even knocked out cold—as you execute it. For many merger and acquisition (M&A) leaders, the challenge (and the … Read more

Courtside Story #6 – Relationships, Discipline, and Consistency: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Strategic Acquisitions

Mike Loftus runs Connor’s Landscape, a family-owned, California-based landscaping company founded in 2014. In five years, he has built a $5 MM business (with margins exceeding 10%) through strategic acquisitions by focusing on relationships, discipline, and consistency.  I sat down with him recently to learn more about his story, the lessons he’s learned, and his advice … Read more

Winners, Wallets, Worldviews Podcast with Guest Ryan Goral

Winners, Wallets, Worldviews

Podcast: M&A Talk In this episode, Ryan sits down with Aaron J. Armstrong to discuss strategies for corporate development.  Ryan has an extensive 15 years of experience focused on working with small businesses. In addition to providing creative financing solutions, Ryan’s expertise is centered in adding value to entrepreneurs and executives with all aspects of executing … Read more

Count Me In Podcast – M&A Strategy for SMBs

Count Me In Podcast

Podcast: M&A Talk In this episode, Ryan provides advice on M&A strategy for small and medium businesses.  Our guest today is Ryan Goral, Founder of G-Spire Group, a consultancy bringing merger and acquisition expertise to small and lower-middle market businesses. Ryan and Adam discuss the numerous potential benefits of M & A transactions for small businesses … Read more

Winners, Wallets, Worldviews Podcast with Guest Ryan Goral

Winners, Wallets, Worldviews

Podcast: M&A Talk In this episode, Ryan sits down with Aaron J. Armstrong to discuss strategies for corporate develoment. Ryan has an extensive 15 years of experience focused on working with small businesses. In addition to providing creative financing solutions, Ryan’s expertise is centered in adding value to entrepreneurs and executives with all aspects of … Read more