Investors & Operators Ep. 134: Greg Mayer, Partner & Head of Portfolio Operations at Argosy Healthcare Partners
Apr 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Greg Mayer, a Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations at Argosy Healthcare Partners and former U.S. Marine Corps Armor Officer, shares valuable insights for small businesses. He emphasizes the three pillars of growth: strategic planning, talent acquisition, and platform transformation. Greg warns about the risks of expanding revenue streams that complicate core operations and advocates for simple, performance-based incentives. He highlights the importance of a solid foundation before pursuing growth through mergers or acquisitions, ensuring stability for future success.
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3 Pillars to Accelerate Growth
- Accelerating growth in small businesses requires three pillars: strategic planning, talent, and platform transformation.
- Building a plan starts with defining a five-year vision and value creation initiatives.
Build Vision Backwards
- Create a 5-year vision by brainstorming adjacent product lines and new market segments starting from the customer backwards.
- Work backwards setting goals for 3 years, 1 year, and next quarter to achieve that vision.
Keep Vision Grounded
- Ground your vision in execution realities by focusing on adjacent steps rather than drastic changes.
- Avoid chasing distant, unrelated business models that dilute focus and resources.