In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Ben Suttles and Feras Moussa sit down with Ryan Sullivan, Co-Founder of North Park Group, to unpack how he and his partner built a private equity firm from the ground up—acquiring six businesses in three years. Ryan shares practical insights on deal structuring, using real estate as a lever, leveraging SBA financing, and why a strong network and clear investor relations strategy matter at every stage of growth.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Starting a private equity firm and buying the first business
- Innovative real estate strategies and leveraging SBA loans
- Maintaining and growing a high-value network in M&A
- Practical approaches to deal structuring and investor relations
Connect with Ryan Email: RyanS@northparkgroup.net Website: https://northparkgroup.com
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Additional Resources
- Watch our archive of video interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malaunchpad
- Get in touch with the hosts: info@equity-launchpad.com
- Explore partnerships to acquire, scale, or sell a business: https://equity-launchpad.com
About The M&A Launchpad: The M&A Launchpad provides insights into acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Launchpad presents a series of weekly podcast episodes and hosts an annual M&A Launchpad Conference tailored to the M&A community. Connect with M&A Launchpad: 🎧 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mW6i4ooujqC7eOPWmguU7 🎧 Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-a-launchpad/id1740382586 🎟️ Attend Upcoming M&A Launchpad Conference: http://malaunchpad.com/
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