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Email Me! Linktree Case Study: Navigating Private Equity Landscape as an Executive Written By: Gerald O’Dwyer III  The PE Guru — Blackmore Partners, Inc | April 29th, 2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This case study explores the strategic journey of an executive navigating the complexities of acquiring and integrating a lower-middle market company

Email Me! Linktree Transformative Opportunity for Owners and Executives: Maximize Exit Success with Strategic Planning and Coaching Written By: Gerald O’Dwyer III The PE Guru — Blackmore Partners, Inc | April 29, 2024 In the realm of business, where the landscape is ever-evolving and the stakes are high, both owners

Email Me! Linktree Landing Private Equity Board Roles: Leveraging BlackmoreConnects and Pitchbook Written By: Gerald O’Dwyer III  The PE Guru — Blackmore Partners, Inc | April 19, 2024 In the competitive landscape of Private Equity (PE) board appointments, where roles often offer annual compensations ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, positioning

Written by: The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc. A handbook for operations executives in the healthcare sector, particularly those working within multi-unit organizations with aspirations to innovate and scale sustainably and profitably, requires a nuanced understanding of the private equity (PE) ecosystem. This guide

Written By:  Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – The PE Guru – Blackmore Partners, Inc. Background: Amidst rising core PCE inflation, a senior-level C-suite executive is exploring job opportunities but relies on traditional job-seeking methods, overlooking the dynamic shifts in the job market influenced by economic trends. Errors and Risks: Outdated

Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc.    As an executive seeking a role in a private equity-owned company, you can apply the principles outlined in “Only the Paranoid Survive” to thrive and survive in the job market by following these steps:    Stay

 Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc.    Industry trends: Understand the current state of the industry in which the target company operates, including any major trends or shifts in the market. Identify potential growth opportunities and potential challenges.    Competitive landscape: analyze

Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc. In the fast-paced and competitive world of private equity, executives looking to make their mark need to adopt strategic approaches to stand out. One of the most critical starting points is crafting a strong deal thesis.

Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc.   Creating an effective phone script for contacting owners can greatly depend on the purpose of your call and the nature of your business. However, here’s a general outline for a phone script that you can

Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc.       Private equity (PE) firms are adapting to a shifting financial landscape as they face mounting pressure to seek alternative funding options for add-on acquisitions. Concerns over rising interest rates and conservative lending standards

Email Gerlad O’Dwyer Check out our Linktree to learn more about us! Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc.     Introduction:  Abstract: This paper explores the reasons why executives seeking to run private equity (PE)-owned companies in the $3M to $15M EBITDA

Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc.   Introduction:  Private equity (PE) firms are renowned for their high-octane, results-driven environment, where C-suite executives play a pivotal role in driving financial success and generating robust returns on investments. However, this challenging landscape also witnesses

Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc.     A general deal thesis for a specific industry or niche is incredibly useful for executives as it allows them to demonstrate strategic thinking, foresight, and understanding of the specific market nuances. It can help

Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc.   Embarking on the journey into the Private Equity (PE) world is akin to sailing the high seas—full of opportunities, potential pitfalls, and unique dynamics. To successfully land PE roles in the lower middle market, managing