Insider Secrets of Private Equity | 865

Brett Hickey shares how the discipline he gained as a national-level speed skater fuels his success leading Star Mountain Capital. He explains the firm’s flexible capital model that provides loans, minority stakes, or majority buyouts for companies with 20 to 200 million dollars in annual revenue. Data-driven planning, strict risk management, and broad employee ownership underpin Star Mountain’s strategy. Brett details the sectors they favor (business services, healthcare, education, and niche logistics) and why they avoid highly cyclical or vice-related industries.  He closes with practical steps owners should take years before seeking private-equity money. What You’ll Discover TodayHow athletic grit translates into private-equity resilienceThe three capital structures Star Mountain offers and when each fitsWhy lower-middle-market firms can out-perform bigger dealsKey filters the firm uses to pick industries and reject othersThe role of data, technology, and alignment in protecting investor capitalActionable advice for founders on de-risking and succession planning Key Topics DiscussedBuilding a flexible capital solution for growth, recapitalization, or buyoutsAligning incentives by giving every employee equity participationCreating a dynamic business plan that balances short-, mid-, and long-term goalsImportance of diversified revenue, long-term contracts, and low customer concentrationSystematic sourcing: local deal teams in more than 20 U.S. cities and centralized underwritingUsing acquisitions to turn fragmented sectors into higher-valued platformsRisk categories you can control versus those you cannot (commodity prices, etc.)Preparing for private equity: robust systems, clear succession, and documented processes Call to Action Ready to position your company for transformative growth? Call us at (305) 692-5531 to discuss how the Inside BS team can help you craft a compelling plan and connect with the right capital partners.