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Closing Remarks Podcast: Keith Marshall on Opportunity & M&AYou’ve spent years building your business. But have you ever wondered what the future could hold for your company? Behind the Benchmark: Most Admired Companies of the YearBuilding a business takes time. For many owners, it takes decades. Along the way come employees, customers, challenges, opportunities, and countless decisions that shape the company. So when the time comes to consider selling, growing, or bringing in a partner, the decision can be both financial and deeply personal.Benchmark International & the Tampa Bay Lightning Donate $300,000 to Tampa Bay NonprofitsBenchmark International, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, awarded a combined $300,000 in community grants to 12 local nonprofit organizations through the Strikes of Kindness initiative, reinforcing the company’s commitment to making a meaningful difference throughout the Tampa Bay community.Dara Shareef Named as Inaugural Member of the Blue Ribbon CouncilBenchmark International is proud to announce that Dara Shareef, a Board Member and Shareholder at Benchmark International, has been named an inaugural member of the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County’s Blue Ribbon Council. The honor reflects the company’s longstanding belief in the power of education to create opportunity and closely aligns with Benchmark International’s commitment to supporting education and strengthening the communities it calls home. 2027 Best Financial Services FirmBenchmark International has been named 2027 Best Financial Services Firm of the Year as part of the American Business Vanguard Awards, organized by GPMG.Closing Remarks Podcast Q&A: Market Readiness with Dara Shareef & Jordan WilkinsMarket readiness begins with a basic question. What happens to your business when you are not around?
Benchmark International Nominated for Investment Bank of the Year and 12 Deal Awards at the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
Benchmark International is proud to share some exciting news: we have been named a finalist in 12 categories at the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. We’re also honored to be a finalist for Investment Banking Firm of the Year.
Andre Bresler Featured in Selling a Stake in Your BusinessSelling a part of your business is more than achieving the highest valuation. A good exit strategy should consider timing, deal terms, personal wealth, growth, and the right buyer or partner.Benchmark International Honored as 2026 New Community Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa BayWe’re excited to share that Benchmark International has been named the 2026 New Community Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.Closing Remarks Podcast: Kal Gullapalli on Risk & ReturnsWhat does an investor see if they looked at your business today?Closing Remarks Podcast: Thomas Frey on Selling a BusinessSelling a business can open the door to more than a new phase. It can change how you think about what you built, who you built it with, and what you want to do next.Closing Remarks Podcast: Ian Barkin on AI, Automation, & Exit ReadinessAI can create more, automate more, and move faster. But more doesn’t always mean more valuable. Before the Sale: What a Sell-Side M&A Process Really Looks Like (On-Demand Webinar)On Demand | Watch Now!
Benchmark International is Still #1 in the WorldBenchmark International remains the world’s #1 privately owned sell-side M&A advisor, based on PitchBook’s Q2 2026 Global League Tables. Benchmark International also ranks:Closing Remarks Podcast: Scott Fink on Success & RelationshipsHow do strong business relationships and bold leadership turn a struggling dealership into a nationwide success story?Closing Remarks Podcast: Doug Starcher on Simplifying M&A Legal TermsThe most important parts of a business sale often aren’t found in the purchase price; they’re hidden in the legal language of the deal.Benchmark International Earns Two Top Honors at the 18th Annual Americas M&A Atlas AwardsBenchmark International is honored to announce two distinguished recognitions at the 18th Annual M&A Atlas Awards by the Global M&A Network.Closing Remarks Podcast: Josh Weis on Culture & WinningWhat separates companies that outperform their competitors? In this episode of Closing Remarks, host Dara Shareef sits down with Josh Weis, CEO of Vehlo, to talk about how to use data to drive better decisions and build a people-centered winning culture.Before the Sale: What a Sell-Side M&A Process Really Looks Like (Upcoming Webinar)Live Webinar | August 20 | 12 PM ET | 9 AM PT