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How Private Equity Is Transforming Personal Injury Practices With Seth Deutsch

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Dec 12, 2025
Seth Deutsch, founder of Samson Partners Group, shares his expertise on private equity's impact on personal injury practices. He dives into how authentic branding can outperform aggressive marketing tactics and the importance of client-centric insights. Deutsch emphasizes the value of long-term brand identity over gimmicky approaches and discusses the rising trend of mergers and acquisitions. He also highlights the role of non-lawyer investments and shares lessons from the dental and accounting sectors on navigating these changes.
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INSIGHT

Firm Value Is Future Cash Flow

  • Seth Deutsch says firm value is art and science and depends on predictability of future cash flows.
  • He estimates transactable PI firms trade roughly between 3x and 6x earnings today.
ANECDOTE

Book Born From Founders' Regrets

  • Seth wrote The Owner's Manual after seeing founders sell without full information.
  • The book records founders' regrets and practical guidance for selling to private equity.
ADVICE

Detach Founder From Daily Ops

  • Reduce founder dependency by hiring a CEO or president and separating day-to-day operations.
  • Prove independence to investors with KPIs, accountable teams, and clear leadership roles.
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