This conversation explores the remarkable journey of Mark Leonard and his creation, Constellation Software, which has grown from a modest $25 million investment in 1995 to a $92 billion empire through a unique acquisition strategy focused on vertical market software companies. Leonard's approach emphasizes patience, discipline, and a decentralized management structure that empowers individual business units while maintaining rigorous financial standards. The discussion highlights the importan...
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This conversation explores the remarkable journey of Mark Leonard and his creation, Constellation Software, which has grown from a modest $25 million investment in 1995 to a $92 billion empire through a unique acquisition strategy focused on vertical market software companies. Leonard's approach emphasizes patience, discipline, and a decentralized management structure that empowers individual business units while maintaining rigorous financial standards. The discussion highlights the importan...
Buy Company, Cranks Margins to 73% Net Margins, Sell to PE for Massive Payday
Top M&A Entrepreneurs
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Buy Company, Cranks Margins to 73% Net Margins, Sell to PE for Massive Payday
🚀 Get My Free Book! 📖 "How to Buy Your First Million Dollar Business" Lindsay Gremmer didn’t just buy a company—she engineered an ATM. Starting with a finance degree and zero illusions about how tough business can be, she acquired Vail Financial Services, an accounting firm with solid bones but untapped potential. What happened next? She scaled it like a pro. She optimized operations, built rock-solid client relationships, and turned the business into a profit machine—hitting a r...
Top M&A Entrepreneurs
This conversation explores the remarkable journey of Mark Leonard and his creation, Constellation Software, which has grown from a modest $25 million investment in 1995 to a $92 billion empire through a unique acquisition strategy focused on vertical market software companies. Leonard's approach emphasizes patience, discipline, and a decentralized management structure that empowers individual business units while maintaining rigorous financial standards. The discussion highlights the importan...