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August 12, 2024 27 mins

The Family Office is a winsome alternative to traditional private equity in the AEC industry. Join your host, Jeff Adams, as he discusses this topic with Chris Cook, CEO of ELEV8 Holdings. ELEV8 Holdings is an investment company dedicated to reshaping and consolidating the fragmented civil, structural, and architectural engineering sector across the United States. 

Chris Cook shares his unique journey and discusses how Family Offices provide a more personal touch and greater autonomy compared to traditional private equity. Learn about the Carling Group’s entrepreneurial spirit and how their Family Office model is designed to foster growth and collaboration within the AEC industry.

The conversation reviews the concept of a conglomerator, highlighting how the Carling Group’s strategy of building a diversified portfolio across multiple sectors, including technology, sports, health, and buildings, can benefit AEC firms. Discover how ELEV8 Holdings is selecting and vetting potential investments, their approach to partnerships and exit strategies, and why Family Offices and conglomerators might be the future of M&A in the AEC sector. Whether you're an industry professional or simply curious about alternative investment strategies, this episode offers valuable insights and expert analysis.

Tune in to understand this transformative potential in the AEC industry and why they are becoming a preferred choice for many business owners looking for growth and successful exits. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!

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