What it takes to be the CEO in a PE roll-up strategy
CEOs of roll-ups need to be experts in M&A, communication, integration and leading an inspiring culture.
Finding growth in a challenging market
We’ll look back on the last year or two as a time when numerous companies and innovations were undervalued. These are difficult times but also exciting ones, and embracing that challenge can make all the difference.
Leverage change to create a thriving environment for yourself and those around you
It means finding ways to leverage change to create a thriving environment for yourself and those around you. And our region will continue to support and celebrate those who lean into change and leverage it for the benefit of us all.
How Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga expands Apex Dermatology with a focus on efficient care
When Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS, founded Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center in 2011, he never imagined opening more than a dozen locations within the next dozen years, or cutting the ribbon in front of his brand-new headquarters. He didn’t set out with grand visions of growth, but rather, a goal to improve […]
The importance of being teachable and open to new perspectives
While your past wins may give you confidence, your future success depends on a perspective that’s broad enough to avoid blind spots.
How to enhance your reputation and polish your image
There is nothing egomaniacal or inappropriate about letting others know what you do. This applies to everyone from a newbie manager to an entrenched CEO. I’m not suggesting shameless self-promotion or gratuitous boast-and-brag assertions about yourself that only a mother would care about, and even that’s iffy. Instead, I’m recommending substantive communications, which are the […]
How restructuring can get a business out of a systemically tough situation
Restructuring process — when it should be used, what’s involved, and how it helps.
Update your estate plan before scheduled 2025 tax changes
Wealth and estate planning moves that should be discussed well ahead of potential 2025 tax law changes.
How CEO Adam Golomb keeps iconic Pittsburgh institution Primanti Bros. evolving
Though it might not seem obvious for a 90-year-old sandwich shop to be on the cutting edge, the Pittsburgh-born Primanti’s, under the guidance of Pittsburgh-born CEO Adam Golomb, keeps evolving with the times and has expanded well beyond its humble origins in the Strip District to become a regional restaurant powerhouse.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Founder-owned companies propel optimism in 2024 M&A market
In 2023, various factors posed challenges to the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. Rising inflationary pressures increased borrowing costs and complicated valuation, influencing strategic decision-making and regulatory scrutiny. Additionally, escalating interest rates and overall macroeconomic uncertainty prompted many dealmakers to abstain from engaging in transactions, especially when compared to record years following the COVID-19 pandemic. […]