How to Operate a Successful Family Business
Running a family business can be a unique and fulfilling ...
The internal combustion engine still has lots left in the tank
Internal combustion engines (ICEs) have been around for more than 100 years, and despite a surge of competition from electric vehicles (EVs), they are still highly relevant and will likely remain so for a long time to come.
Search Funds and the ‘Silver Tsunami’ in Collision Repair
It’s no secret that the collision repair business—much like most other trade industries—is aging.
How private equity is consolidating the tire & service market
Private equity has been an important source of capital for businesses of all kinds seeking growth.
It’s a Mixed Outlook for Automotive Aftermarket M&A in 2023
The amount of capital available on the sidelines to invest in private companies, however, has never been greater
How the Founders of GCR Hit on a Winning Formula
The core principles that built the original GCR organization still resonate today
Health and Stress Reduction Tips for Tire Dealers
As you become older, time becomes more important than money. And as you become even older still, health is number one, while time and money fall to second and third.
Musings and Advice from a Family-Owned Independent Tire Dealer
Many people say they have been in the tire business their entire lives because they spent a majority of their life in the industry.
Capital Paint and Refinish, LLC Associates Case Study
Capital Paint and Refinish, LLC (“Capital”), a premier source for automotive paint and supplies across Texas, Louisiana, and Colorado, has been acquired by Wesco Group, LLC (“Wesco”), a leading paint, body, and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
Don’t Fear Private Equity: Misperceptions Overlook Positive Impact
Over the course of my career, I’ve been involved in a lot of different roles, from technician to general manager, to owner and operator of multiple shops, then as a seller when our company was acquired by a large consolidator in 2015, and as a representative and consultant assisting with both sales and acquisitions of collision repair businesses.
