AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition

Oct 07 2024 6 ep. 43 mins

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Welcome to AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition, the podcast delivering unfiltered, authentic insights from AEC industry leaders on the front lines of mergers and acquisitions.

Hosted by Jeff Adams, CPA, CM&AA, each episode features candid one-on-one interviews with CEOs and influencers, sharing their real stories, successes, and obstacles in the world of M&A.

If you’re an AEC firm leader ready to shape your future through strategic growth, join us for inspiration and practical advice to take your firm to new heights.

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Ep. 6: The 3F's of AEC M&A: Fit, Future, and Financials

Oct 07 2024 36 mins

In this episode of AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition, host Jeff Adams of Stambaugh Ness sits down with Ernesto Aguilar, President & CEO of Ardurra, a private equity-backed firm, to explore the crucial elements behind successful mergers and acquisitions in the AEC industry. Together, they break down Ardurra’s 3F's rule—Fit, Future & Financials—and how these factors deter

Ep. 5: Scaling Up: M&A for AEC Small Businesses

Sep 09 2024 49 mins

Discover how M&A can help you scale your AEC firm and compete with industry giants in this episode of AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition. Your host, Jeff Adams, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Stambaugh Ness sits down with Mike Ramos, President of Raymond to explore the power of M&A for small businesses. Mike shares invaluable insights, revealing how his firm leverag

Ep. 4: Family Office: An Alternative Approach to AEC M&A

Aug 12 2024 27 mins

The Family Office is a winsome alternative to traditional private equity in the AEC industry. Join your host, Jeff Adams, as he discusses this topic with Chris Cook, CEO of ELEV8 Holdings. ELEV8 Holdings is an investment company dedicated to reshaping and consolidating the fragmented civil, structural, and architectural engineering sector across the United States. Chris Cook shares

Ep. 3: Beyond the Handshake: Why Legal Counsel Matters in AEC M&A

Jul 09 2024 57 mins

Thinking about buying or selling your AEC firm? Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can be a complex process, but with the right guidance, it can also be a strategic move to propel your business forward.This episode of AEC Unscripted explores the legal aspects of M&A in the AEC industry. Host Jeff Adams sits down with Lawson & Weitzen M&A attorney George Christodoulo, a

Ep. 2: Private Equity in AEC: A Growing Trend

Jun 11 2024 50 mins

𝗜𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺? The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is experiencing a surge of private equity (PE) investment. Jeff Adams, CPA, CMAA, and Ira Starr, Long Point Capital, explore how PE can fuel your firm

Ep 1: You Must Be Doing Something Right!

May 07 2024 39 mins

In our inaugural episode of AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition, Jeff Adams, CPA, CM&AA, Director, M&A at Stambaugh Ness chats with Dan Huntington, Executive Vice President of the M&A Synergy Team at IMEG, a leading national engineering and design consulting firm. Dan discusses the secrets behind their impressive M&A growth, having grown from just 3 deals in 2018 to int