E159: Building an Empire - Businesses, Private Equity, And M&A - With Adam Coffey How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses

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About The Guest(s): Adam Coffey is a veteran U.S. Army soldier, engineer, and pilot. He spent 10 years at General Electric and then went on to become a CEO, building three national empires for different private equity sponsors. He has bought and sold numerous companies and has billions of dollars in exits. Adam is also the author of three books, including "The Private Equity Playbook," "The Exit Strategy Playbook," and "Empire Builder: The Road from Zero to a Billion."

Summary: Adam Coffey, author and former CEO, shares his expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and building successful companies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding private equity as a valuable tool for entrepreneurs looking to grow and exit their businesses. Adam highlights key takeaways from his books, including the significance of unit-level economics, the role of acquisitions in accelerating growth, and the different stages of building an empire. He also discusses the breadth of companies he works with, ranging from home services to robotics and manufacturing.

Key Takeaways:
Understanding private equity is crucial for entrepreneurs looking to grow and exit their businesses.Unit-level economics are essential for building a successful company and attracting private equity investors.Acquisitions can be a fast and effective way to accelerate growth and increase the value of a company.Building an empire requires strategic planning, a strong team, and a focus on profitability and growth.Adam Coffey works with a wide range of companies, including MSP, fire life safety, robotics, roofing, flooring, pest control, and manufacturing.Quotes:"Private equity has over 5 trillion in assets under management and buys 50% of all companies sold." - Adam Coffey"The most important revenue on your way to a billion is the first hundred thousand." - Adam Coffey"Private equity gives us asset diversification, liquidity, and leverage for faster growth." - Adam Coffey"Buy good companies, not fixer-uppers, to maximize your returns and mitigate risk." - Adam Coffey"Growth is a story, but profitability and unit-level economics are the reality." - Adam Coffey
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamecoffey/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Adam-Coffey/author/B07NLL55ZC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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