Description
In this episode, Rob Parker, managing director of residential and commercial services investment banking at Piper Sandler, shares tips for partnering with private equity. A former entrepreneur himself, Rob explains how market forces and technological advancements have made the trades an attractive investment for private equity firms. He breaks down the importance of maximizing EBITDA, shares his experience with a successful client partnership, and offers advice for owner-operators preparing to sell their businesses or take them to the next level.
Join us as we discuss:
[6:56] The COVID private equity boom and how partnerships have since evolved
[16:58] Why trades company IPOs may become common in the not-to-distant future
[23:39] The most important metric that PE firms look at when considering a partnership
[31:18] How owners can prep their team for a company merger or buyout
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
Email Rob at Rob.Parker@PSC.com
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