Picking the Right Buyer for Your Business with Adam Coffey Ep 242

Show Notes: Featuring Adam Coffey About Adam Coffey

Adam Coffey is a dynamic CEO, Board Member, best-selling author, and international speaker renowned for driving transformative growth and fostering high-performance cultures. With over 21 years of experience, Adam has built three national service companies for nine private equity sponsors, completing 58 acquisitions with outcomes measured in the billions. His books, "The Private Equity Playbook," "The Exit Strategy Playbook," and "Empire Builder," are #1 Amazon Best Sellers. A former GE executive and US Army veteran, Adam now consults through CEO Advisory Guru.

Topics Covered in This Episode

 

• Book Insights: What's changed since his first book, and who his latest editions aim to help.
• Evaluating Private Equity: Tips on assessing private equity groups, especially new firms without established ratings.
• Platform vs. Add-on: Differences, and what companies should strive to become.
• Target on the Back: Explanation of what it means for platforms in the market.
• Evaluating Offers: Balancing higher numbers with potential risks.
• Pooled Investments: Potential issues and pitfalls.
• Old Gomer: Insights into this character mentioned in his book.
• Competent Counsel: Importance during negotiations.

Connect with Adam

• LinkedIn: Adam Coffey

Join us as Adam Coffey dives deep into these topics, sharing his expertise and insights that can help you navigate the complexities of business growth and private equity!