Closing the Deal and Working with an Accelerator

Nick Akers had a vision for supportive, employee-first leadership. Buying a business enables him to realize this vision.

Topics in Nick’s interview:

• His background as an inventor
• How the TV show Succession mirrors real life
• Why he chose Swiss search accelerator Novastone
• What motivates him more than money
• His focus on building a positive company culture
• The MSP industry and its appeal for searchers
• His plan for bolt-ons in the MSP industry
• The importance of cash flow and working capital
• His first 2 months as CEO
• Why he likes having investors

References and how to contact Nick:

• LinkedIn
• STL Communications
• Novastone Capital Advisors
• Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia
• Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:

• Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HR

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• Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team

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