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Today’s GuestOn this episode, we welcome Brad Nathan, founder and president of Toronto-based PE firm Lynx Equity.What You’ll LearnThe buy and hold strategy Returns models Investor relationsBreakdown[00:22] Introducing Brad [02:11] Common mistakes by PE firms [03:35] Buy and Hold Strategy [14:10] Insight on Lynx’s Success [17:13] Adopting a Different Returns Model [21:11] Investor Relations Process [27:12] Lynx’s Humble Approach [31:37] What Makes a Top Performer [35:29] Brad’s Influences [38:01] Where to find BradChallenges in private equityFor Brad, the biggest challenge in private equity is making sure that you have the right management team. Every company has revenue, cost of sale, and all the different aspects that contribute to its growth, but the key ingredient in a company is always the person running it.Secret to Lynx’s SuccessBrad is frank and says that Lynx’s success all came down to ability to raise capital. His tenacity and drive to never give up also contributed to the growth and success of Lynx today. Resources:Brad’s e-mail Brad’s LinkedInThank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today’s GuestOn this episode, we welcome Brad Nathan, founder and president of Toronto-based PE firm Lynx Equity.What You’ll LearnThe buy and hold strategy  Returns models  Investor relationsBreakdown[00:22] Introducing Brad  [02:11] Common mistakes by PE firms  [03:35] Buy and Hold Strategy  [14:10] Insight on Lynx’s Success  [17:13] Adopting a Different Returns Model  [21:11] Investor Relations Process  [27:12] Lynx’s Humble Approach  [31:37] What Makes a Top Performer  [35:29] Brad’s Influences  [38:01] Where to find BradChallenges in private equityFor Brad, the biggest challenge in private equity is making sure that you have the right management team. Every company has revenue, cost of sale, and all the different aspects that contribute to its growth, but the key ingredient in a company is always the person running it.Secret to Lynx’s SuccessBrad is frank and says that Lynx’s success all came down to ability to raise capital. His tenacity and drive to never give up also contributed to the growth and success of Lynx today. Resources:Brad’s <a href="mailto:bhn@lynxequity.com">e-mail</a> Brad’s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-nathan-358448b/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>Thank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1541134935" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes </a>or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5IPy0HvQpAgu0kMjCqqUXS?si=xNYcEAWdSq-laZjEt2lpyQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify </a>here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw<a href="http://-selection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-selection.com</a>.

Brad Nathan on the challenges of Private Equity and the secret to his success

This week, we speak with Brad Nathan, President at Lynx Equity -  a private equity firm that specializes in buying companies in stable, “old world” industries. Lynx Equity has built a diversified portfolio of small business with revenue over $600m and EBITDA over £50m across ±53 holdings.  In this episode, Brad explains how he built a portfolio of 53 companies, why he only acquires 100% of any acquisition, how they structure their deals to mitigate risk, and so much more. Enjoy the Episode!

This week, we speak with Brad Nathan, President at Lynx Equity -  a private equity firm that specializes in buying companies in stable, “old world” industries. Lynx Equity has built a diversified portfolio of small business with revenue over $600m and EBITDA over £50m across ±53 holdings.  In this episode, Brad explains how he built a portfolio of 53 companies, why he only acquires 100% of any acquisition, how they structure their deals to mitigate risk, and so much more. Enjoy the Episode!

Ep 42: Building a Diversified Portfolio of 53 SMEs [with $600M In Revenue]- Brad Nathan [President : Lynx Equity]

It's a funny thing to think you're doing something totally clever and unique, and then run into someone who has been doing the exact same thing for almost 20 years except much, much better. You'd think that you'd feel threatened or maybe get this sense that you're not doing enough, that you're totally behind... but that's not what happened to me when I met Brad Nathan. Instead, I found an example of someone I really want to be like when I grow up.Brad is the founder and CEO of Lynx Equity. They acquire established small businesses from retiring owners who make an EBITDA in the range of $750,000 - $2,000,000, using a vendor take back model. They started in the Toronto area with three small deals on the back of a capital raise, and have since grown it to a family of operations with over 40 entities earning $25 million EBITDA annually on consolidated revenue in excess of $325 million, funded by $125 million in capital sourced everywhere from high net worth families, institutional investors and pension funds. Oh yeah, there was that little bump in the road along way where Brad was so broke he couldn't even afford to pay his hot water bill. But the numbers aren't everything, they're a result. He got here by focusing on PEOPLE. Listen in as we discuss details on what it really means to humanize the business of mergers and acquisitions,  the qualities one needs to possess to have a long run in this industry, what to look for in a seller, how to be patient, to follow your heart and make yourself invisible to the competition. Oh and I think there was a story about a Mexican Fisherman in there somewhere too. I had a blast with this episode, we even threw a little shade at consolidation players and the hyped up public markets backing barely profitable ventures like Freshii. The best news is that if you ever want to get advice from Brad himself on your deal, you just have to make a donation to the Toronto Wildlife Centre and ask.Enjoy!  

It's a funny thing to think you're doing something totally clever and unique, and then run into someone who has been doing the exact same thing for almost 20 years except much, much better. You'd think that you'd feel threatened or maybe get this sense that you're not doing enough, that you're totally behind... but that's not what happened to me when I met Brad Nathan. Instead, I found an example of someone I really want to be like when I grow up. Brad is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.lynxequity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lynx Equity</a>. They acquire established small businesses from retiring owners who make an EBITDA in the range of $750,000 - $2,000,000, using a vendor take back model. They started in the Toronto area with three small deals on the back of a capital raise, and have since grown it to a family of operations with over 40 entities earning $25 million EBITDA annually on consolidated revenue in excess of $325 million, funded by $125 million in capital sourced everywhere from high net worth families, institutional investors and pension funds. Oh yeah, there was that little bump in the road along way where Brad was so broke he couldn't even afford to pay his hot water bill. But the numbers aren't everything, they're a result. He got here by <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-growth/want-him-to-buy-your-company-treat-your-waiter-well/article6600449/?arc404=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">focusing on PEOPLE</a>. Listen in as we discuss details on what it really means to humanize the business of mergers and acquisitions,  the qualities one needs to possess to have a long run in this industry, what to look for in a seller, how to be patient, to follow your heart and make yourself invisible to the competition. Oh and I think there was a story about a Mexican Fisherman in there somewhere too. I had a blast with this episode, we even threw a little shade at consolidation players and the hyped up public markets backing barely profitable ventures like Freshii. The best news is that if you ever want to get advice from Brad himself on your deal, you just have to make a donation to the <a href="https://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toronto Wildlife Centre</a> and ask. Enjoy!

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