"What makes a job shop business stand out to a buyer?"
A metal fabricating company that demonstrates the ability to manufacture specialty components for customers will stand out as an attractive candidate for acquisition. Read More
February 13 2024
"How shops can succeed in the modern welding industry"
Growth in the welding industry is not just about increasing profits. It's about creating a business model for your shop that is resilient, adaptable, and capable in today’s and tomorrow’s climate. Read More
November 14 2023
"Search Fund CEO Series Session 8 with Jules Brenner"
In this session of our monthly CEO operators series, our customer, Jules Brenner, CEO of American Sheet Metal, shares his journey from searcher to CEO. Jules shares tips on diligence with employees, on the revenue end and fulfillment side of the product, how customer concentration can affect your EBITA, and more! Read More
JUNE 28, 2023
"$100 Million via Mergers & Acquisitions - Creating a Portfolio of Industrial Manufacturing Companies."
In this episode 119 of "Failing to Success", we have Jules Brenner from Industrial Succession, an acquirer, and manager of small business manufacturers in the industrial sector. Jules shares his journey of combining engineering and business skills, leading him to focus on acquiring and growing manufacturing companies. Read More
JULY 12, 2023
"How a metal fabricator doubled revenue in two years "
Many companies in today’s economy are looking for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency, and mergers or acquisitions often can provide that. They are a powerful method for securing low interest rates, breaking into budding industries, and improving access to capital. Read More
Mar 13, 2023
"How to acquire companies with Jules Brenner"
In this podcast, Julbert Abraham interview small business owners and entrepreneurs from some of the fastest growing companies in America who have been in the trenches. They share their journey, their lessons and tips that can help other up and coming small business owners. Read More
Mar 2, 2023
"Manufacturing Opportunity: Look Where Others Aren't"
You know that searching for a good business to buy is difficult. It takes a few months at a minimum, and more often over a year. For today's guest Jules Brenner, the search took 2.5 years. Read More
January 31, 2023
"Succession Planning The Off Ramp"
COVID and its aftermath have left many business owners across all industries looking at moving on from the companies they’ve built. One of the major developments coming out of the pandemic was the dramatic exodus from the workforce for so many Americans. Read More
June 20 2022
"Succeeding The Legacies
Of Lighting Manufacturing"
These days, mergers and acquisitions are commonplace, supported by strong industry interest and performance, availability of capital, and low interest rates. In this world, it is not uncommon for business owners to receive unsolicited offers to purchase their company. Read More
May 19, 2022
"American Gear Manufacturing Association"
Mergers and acquisitions are commonplace, these days, supported by strong industry interest and performance, availability of capital, and low-interest rates. In this world, it's not uncommon for business owners to receive unsolicited offers to purchase their company. Read More
January 11 2021
"Think Like an Owner" Podcast
The "Think Like an Owner" podcast seeks out conversations with small company owners and investors to learn how to acquire and run companies, with a focus on micro private equity and permanent capital. Episodes are released weekly and are available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.
Aug 11 2020