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The Exit Plan Podcast

Private Equity Practices (ft. Adam Coffey)

Nov 12, 2024
01:01:12

With over 21 years of experience as a CEO, Adam Coffey has led three major companies under private equity sponsors, mastering turnarounds and acquisitions. He's an author of bestselling books, like The Exit Strategy Playbook, and brings his wealth of experience to his consulting practice, guiding numerous entrepreneurs towards successful exits. Beyond his professional achievements, Adam cherishes personal growth and work-life balance, offering invaluable advice on building strong company cultures and meaningful connections.

"My worst payday ever in the world of private Equity was a 2x multiple of invested capital. However, my best payday ever was 11 times multiple of invested capital."

Key themes included:

  1. Private Equity Practices: Buying and selling companies.

  2. Business Integration: Aggregating smaller companies.

  3. Entrepreneurial Growth: Buy-and-build model.

  4. M&A Strategy: Multiple arbitrage and due diligence.

  5. Private Equity Dynamics: Investment periods and paydays.

  6. Continuous Learning: Personal and professional development.

  7. Company Culture: Attracting and retaining talent.

Adam's Website: http://www.ceoadvisoryguru.com/ 

Adam's LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/adamecoffey/ 

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