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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?
Benchmark International Honored as 2026 New Community Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
We’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: 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 Closing Remarks Podcast: Will Sullivan on Private Equity TrendsWhere are buyers placing their capital, and what does that mean for business owners?Closing Remarks Podcast: Casey Gonzmart Jr. on Family Business SuccessionWhat does it take to build a family business that lasts for generations?
Closing Remarks Q&A: Earnouts with Dara Shareef Featuring Wade DuncanShould you accept an earnout when selling your business?Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Sale of CG and Zinyana Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd to the Government Employees Pension Fund Represented by the Public Investment Corporation SOC LtdBenchmark International is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised on the 49% sale of CG and Zinyana Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd (“CGZAH”) to the Government Employees Pension Fund (“GEPF”) represented by the Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd (“PIC”). The transaction represents a significant milestone for both businesses and positions them for their next phase of growth under an investor with strong long-term strategic intent. The transaction supports continued operational development, enhanced service capability, and a clear strategy for long-term expansion across key industrial markets.Closing Remarks Podcast with Tyrus O'Neill: Scaling a BusinessWhat does it take to scale a business without losing what made it successful?Closing Remarks Podcast Q&A: When to Prepare to Sell with Dara Shareef & Ben WagnerMost business owners don’t wake up one day and decide to sell their company. The decision is usually years in the making. Closing Remarks with Andrew Wright: Building a Business Through Market UncertaintyWhat does it take to build a business that can withstand uncertainty, adapt to changing markets, and continue to grow? Closing Remarks Podcast Q&A: What Buyers Look for with Dara Shareef Featuring Kayla SullivanHave you ever wondered what EBITDA is, how a business is valued, or what private equity does? What separates a highly sought-after business from one that struggles to attract buyer interest? How do buyers determine value, and what factors influence the outcome when a company goes to market?