James Higgins
Co‑founder of Chenmark who runs the firm’s search process, deal execution and shared services; former Wall Street investor with experience in trading and hedge funds.
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Mar 14, 2017 • 1h 4min
Trish and James Higgins of Chenmark Capital - Permanent Equity - [Invest Like the Best, EP.28]
My guests this week are Trish and James Higgins, who run Chenmark Capital Management. In this episode we continue to explore a style of investing I call Permanent Equity. Returns in permanent equity come first from the ongoing cash flows of portfolio companies, not from reselling businesses down the line. The partners are Chenmark are pioneering this style of small business investing and share their experience with us thus far. For comprehensive show notes on this episode go to http://investorfieldguide.com/chenmark For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast. Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub Follow Patrick on twitter at @patrick_oshag
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Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 16min
7 Years Later: Leaving Wall Street to Buy Small Businesses
James and Palmer Higgins, co-founders of Chenmark, made the leap from successful Wall Street careers to acquiring small businesses. They discuss the power of delayed gratification and the intellectual trade-offs between corporate life and entrepreneurship. With insights from over 30 acquisitions, they share lessons learned, strategies for navigating increased competition, and the risks involved in buying small versus big. Their diversified approach to holding companies highlights the advantages of investing across various industries, while underscoring the importance of fit and values in long-term success.
