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Throughout my twenty-plus year career with American Management Services, I've had the privilege of helping thousands of independent business owners develop and implement a formal plan designed to grow their business, maximize
Private Equity Doesn’t Buy Financial Statements. It Buys Leadership
Weak leadership never appears on the P&L, but it drains enterprise value every day. What private equity firms miss when they evaluate a business by the numbers.
Why So Many Portfolio Companies Are Never Truly Ready To Be Sold
A portfolio company isn't ready to sell when the sponsor is ready to exit. It's ready when the next buyer can believe the value will continue after the owner is gone.
The First 12 Months After Acquisition Determine Everything
A Northeast manufacturer nearly collapsed in 18 months without accountability. The same drift plays out in PE portfolios. Why the first year reveals the truth.
Why Add-Ons Don't Fix A Broken Platform Company
Learn why bolt-on acquisitions fail when platform companies lack operational discipline, and what private equity firms should fix before scaling.
The Zombie Portfolio Company Problem: Why Some Private Equity Assets Become Unsellable
Learn why zombie portfolio companies become unsellable, what causes stalled private equity exits, and how GPs can restore value before a sale.