Adam Coffey, Founding Partner of The Chairman Group
Scaling a business from good to great often feels like an uphill battle. Organic growth alone can be painfully slow, leaving you far from achieving your dream of building an empire. But how do you supercharge growth without losing control or falling into costly traps? Building an empire takes more than just passion—it requires a clear, strategic playbook.
In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Adam Coffey, Founding Partner of The Chairman Group, shares his proven framework for transforming businesses into empires, from meticulous buyer-led diligence to flawless integration strategies.
Things you will learn:
• The framework for building a resilient and profitable business empire
• The strategic role of software in scaling M&A operations
• The power of buy and build for exponential business growth
• Building relationships and effective outreach strategies
• Structuring deals with financial levers for sustainable growth
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
08:09 Simplifying business growth and private equity for everyone
11:48 The framework for building a resilient and profitable business empire
19:11 The strategic role of software in scaling M&A operations
24:11 Building a scalable business through smart acquisitions
30:00 The power of buy and build for exponential business growth
39:23 Strategically structuring growth and valuation for maximum exit potential