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Cue the opening scene. We're LIVE! What do the Rule of 40, @mitsubishimotors, @ministrybrandsofficial, AI, and building a winning culture have in common? Dara Shareef sits down with Josh Weis, CEO of Vehlo, to share leadership lessons on scaling high-performing companies, including the buffalo mindset. Run through the storm, not away from it. Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Like, Subscribe & Share. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #BusinessLeader #Entrepreneur #Success #AI #Podcast #Business #Winning
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Testimonial Tuesday This week, we hear from Chet Joglekar of Conarc, Inc., who reflects on his experience working with Benchmark International. Through a strategic process, the right opportunities and buyers were identified, giving Chet the confidence to move forward with the next chapter of his business. #BenchmarkSuccess #BenchmarkInternational #TestimonialTuesday
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Can private equity actually fuel growth? Join Dara Shareef and Josh Weis, CEO of Vehlo, as they discuss scaling @Ministry Brands, creating long-term value, and what it takes to build enduring businesses. 🎙️ Tune in tomorrow. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #BusinessLeader #Leadership #Success #Podcast #Business #BusinessGrowth
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The best business decisions begin with better conversations. One of the biggest challenges in the business world is the language barrier between industry experts and everyone else. Conversations about finance, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and business growth are often filled with unfamiliar terminology, making complex topics harder to understand than they need to be. Hosted by Dara Shareef, the Closing Remarks Podcast helps break down language barriers by turning complex business concepts into clear, practical conversations. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, business owner, or simply curious about the world of business, you’re in the right place. Like Share your thoughts in the comments. We’d love to hear from you. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.     #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks #Podcast #Business #MergersAndAcquisitions
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Don't miss one of our most insightful Closing Remarks episodes! “Every opportunity is a unique snowflake.” @champa_sully, Managing Director at Benchmark International, explains why not every business opportunity is the same and why the goal isn't to find every buyer. It's to find the one who sees your business as the missing piece. Host Dara Shareef and Will discuss what that perspective can mean for business owners. 🎙️ Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #SettingTheBenchmark #MergersAndAcquisitions #Business
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One of the biggest misconceptions about selling a business? That the buyer wants to take over. In this Q&A episode of Closing Remarks, Dara Shareef explains why many buyers are actually investing in strong management teams and providing the capital, governance, and resources to help businesses grow. 🎙️ Watch the full episode with @kaylasullivan3 now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational
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“$6 trillion is expected to flow into data centers over the next four years.” Host Dara Shareef shares why that figure matters beyond AI and what it could mean for manufacturing, infrastructure, and the competition for capital. Joined by @champa_sully, Managing Director at Benchmark International, the conversation explores whether today’s investment trends are reshaping tomorrow’s M&A landscape.🎙️ Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessLeader #AI #Podcast
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A successful exit starts long before your business goes to market. Join us August 20 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT for a live webinar on the sell-side M&A process and learn how to better prepare your business for a successful transaction. Register today through the link in our bio. #BenchmarkInternational #MergersAndAcquisitions #SettingTheBenchmark #Webinar #MA #SellSide #MAProcess
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“Lower-middle market companies tend to be insulated from the bad news, but able to benefit from the headlines faster.” — Will Sullivan. What are buyers seeing that the headlines miss? Host Dara Shareef sits down with @champa_sully, Managing Director at Benchmark International, to explore why lower-middle market businesses can be uniquely positioned during periods of market uncertainty and what that means for business owners. 🎙️ Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #MergersAndAcquisitions #Podcast #Business #SettingTheBenchmark #MiddleMarket #MarketTrends
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The director says… action..…We’re LIVE! Where is private equity investing in 2026, and what does that mean if you’re thinking about selling your business? On this week's episode of Closing Remarks, host Dara Shareef sits down with @champa_sully, Managing Director at Benchmark International, to talk about where buyers are deploying capital, which industries are attracting the most attention, and the market trends shaping middle market M&A. Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #Podcast #MergersAndAcquisitions #MiddleMarket #MarketTrends
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Testimonial Tuesday This week, we hear from Bob Turner of MSA Software Systems Limited, who shares what made Benchmark International the right partner for his business and the factors that stood out throughout the selection process. #BenchmarkSuccess #BenchmarkInternational #TestimonialTuesday #SettingTheBenchmark #MergersAndAcquisitions #Success #Business
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What are buyers seeing that the rest of the market might be missing? Tomorrow, Dara Shareef welcomes @champa_sully, Managing Director at Benchmark International, for a conversation about the trends, buyer perspectives, and investment themes shaping today's M&A landscape. Tune in tomorrow at 10 AM for insights every business owner should hear. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #MergersAndAcquisitions #Business #Podcast #MandA #Seller #Buyer #MarketTrends
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Five generations. Two world wars. The Great Depression. The Spanish Flu. COVID. Many businesses never make it through one defining challenge. The Gonzmart family built a legacy through all of them. On Closing Remarks, host Dara Shareef sits down with Casey Gonzmart Jr. to discuss what it takes to preserve a family business for more than a century and the lessons behind @columbiarestaurant, @uleletampa, and @santostefanotpa. 🎙️Watch on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #Podcast #BenchmarkInternational #Entrepreneur #Leadership #BusinessLeader #Business #BusinessPodcast #GenerationalBusiness
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Would you go elk hunting without a guide? Probably not. So why navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of your life without experienced advisors? In the latest episode of Closing Remarks, Dara Shareef and Wade Duncan explain why selling a business is about more than finding a buyer. It’s about having the right guide when the unexpected happens. 🎙️Watch on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #Podcast #Business #Success
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What does a 50-pound bag of onions have to do with leading a fifth-generation family business? Host Dara Shareef asks Casey Gonzmart Jr. about the lesson that has stayed with him throughout his career, and the answer starts in the kitchen, not the boardroom. Discover how those early experiences helped shape the legacy behind @columbiarestaurant, @uleletampa, and @santostefanotpa. 🎙️Watch on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. Link in bio. #BenchmarkInternational #Podcast #ClosingRemarks #Business #Success #Leadership #Entrepreneur #BusinessLeader
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We’re pleased to share that Dara Shareef, Board Member and Shareholder, will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Economic Club of Tampa luncheon. We look forward to connecting with fellow business leaders for an insightful conversation. #BenchmarkInternational #EconomicClubOfTampa #BusinessLeadership #TampaBay #SettingTheBenchmark
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“Not only does it feel like home, but the entire team feels like family.” - Casey Gonzmart Jr. Culture isn’t something you write on a wall. It’s something people feel. Host Dara Shareef talks with @CaseyGonzmart Jr. about creating a workplace where generations of employees and family members have helped build the culture behind @columbiarestaurant, @uleletampa, and @santostefanotpa. Link in bio. 🎙️Watch on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #BusinessLeader #Entrepreneur #Success #Business #TampaBay #FamilyBusiness
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🎙Mic check…We’re live! For more than 120 years, Casey Gonzmart Jr. and his family have built more than restaurants. They’ve built a lasting legacy. Join host Dara Shareef as they explore family business succession, leadership, and the story behind @columbiarestaurant, @uleletampa, @santostefanotpa, and more. Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational
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Testimonial Tuesday This week, we hear from Steve Wubker of RX30, who reflects on how Benchmark International’s process generated interest from multiple qualified buyers, creating a competitive environment that helped maximize value for the founders. #BenchmarkInternational #ClientSuccess #ClientJourney #ClientTestimonial #TestimonialTuesday
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The first air-conditioned dining room in Tampa? It belongs to a restaurant you probably know. Host Dara Shareef sits down with Casey Gonzmart Jr. to uncover the stories behind @columbiarestaurant, @uleletampa, @santostefanotpa. Tune in tomorrow at 10 AM. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #Podcast #Business
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We're proud to share that Dara Shareef, board member and shareholder at Benchmark International and host of the Closing Remarks podcast, will join a panel of seasoned dealmakers and investors at the Miami Finance Forum's Exit Strategies Forum on July 22. It's an honest conversation about what exit planning really looks like: the decisions that matter most, and the lessons only experience can teach. #BenchmarkInternational #MiamiFinanceForum #ClosingRemarks #MergersAndAcquisitions #ExitStrategies
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What happens when a seller believes the business is worth more than a buyer is willing to pay today? Host Dara Shareef breaks down how an earnout can bridge that gap in this Closing Remarks Q&A episode with Wade Duncan. 🎙️Watch on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. Link in bio. #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks #Entrepreneur #Success #Valuation #Podcast #Earnouts #BusinessLeader #Business
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What if there isn’t just one right buyer? Different buyers see different opportunities and value businesses in different ways. In this Q&A episode of Closing Remarks, Dara Shareef explains why creating a competitive buyer process can lead to different valuations, different deal structures, and ultimately, more options for business owners. 🎙️ Watch the full episode with @benjaminwagner now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #Buyers #Seller #Business #Success #Podcast #Entrepreneur #BusinessLeader
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Today, we celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a symbol of courage, hope, and unwavering commitment to justice. #MandelaDay #BenchmarkInternational
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The best earnouts are purpose-built. Host Dara Shareef explains why earnouts should be designed to solve a specific challenge, whether that’s bridging a valuation gap, confirming diligence, or aligning incentives after closing. 🎙️ Watch the full Q&A with Wade Duncan now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Link in bio. #ClosingRemarks #BenchmarkInternational #Business #Podcast #Earnouts #Valuation