Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors

Private Equity Secrets: Buying Your First Business

Sep 23, 2024

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Brandon Knapp

Brandon Knapp, Founder and Managing Director of Evercap Advisors, shares his expertise in the world of private equity and M&A. He dives into the power of personalized outreach strategies to connect with business owners. Networking at conferences and trade shows is emphasized as key for deal-making success. Brandon discusses the rising importance of operational expertise post-acquisition, and highlights the potential of acquiring smaller businesses in niche markets. His insights encourage aspiring investors to think creatively and strategically.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Mastering Private Equity Outreach

01:34 • 16min

Evolving Dynamics of Private Equity and Business Development

17:11 • 5min

The Rise of Operational Expertise in Private Equity

21:42 • 2min

Unlocking Small Business Potential

23:12 • 7min

Networking for Private Equity Success

30:22 • 9min

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Hey welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Brandon Knapp.

Brandon is the founder and managing director of a buy side investment bank called Evercap Advisors. He has successfully sourced and completed numerous proprietary M&A and recap transactions in the software, business services, consumer, industrial and distribution industries.

So what does this mean? Well, this means that Brandon understands how to find companies and convince them to sell to you, and he's about to teach you private equity carnivores how to do the same.

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[THE GUEST]: Brandon is the founder and managing director of a buy side investment bank called Evercap Advisors.

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