Value vs. Structure (Part 2)

In this episode of Bundy Group Insights, Managing Director Clint Bundy welcomes back Alex Chausovsky, President and CEO of 3DM Consulting and Bundy Group's economics and markets partner, for a wide-ranging discussion on the economic and geopolitical forces shaping 2026. As the conversation moves beyond a 2025 defined by uncertainty, Alex outlines w...

In this episode of Bundy Group Insights, Clint Bundy and Stewart Carlin reflect on a pivotal year in the M&A market, reviewing key developments from 2025 and discussing what business owners should be thinking about as they head into 2026. The conversation begins with a discussion of the broader M&A environment. While headline attention focu...

In this episode of Bundy Group Insights, Managing Directors Clint Bundy and Drew Thomas bring together two seasoned acquirors in the dermatology and medical aesthetics market: Darcie Surinak, President of AYA Medical Spa, and Evan Heflin, Principal at Gryphon Investors. Both guests offer unique and practical perspectives on the current transaction...

In this Buyers Roundtable edition of Bundy Group Insights, host Jim Mullens sits down with industry leaders Mark Grudzien of RapidFire Safety & Security and Ryne Collins of Plexus Capital. Together, they explore acquisition strategies, evaluation frameworks, and what drives strategic and financial buyers in today's fire, security, and life safe...

In this episode of Bundy Group Insights, Managing Director Clint Bundy speaks with longtime client and friend Spencer Wiggins, former majority owner and President of Industrial Electric Machinery (IEM). Spencer shares how he turned a small family business into a regional power solutions leader through modernization, acquisitions, and customer-drive...

In this episode, Clint Bundy sits down with long‑time friend and sales leader Dan Flaherty to unpack how disciplined sales operations translate directly into enterprise value. Drawing on 25 years leading global sales at Fortune 50 companies and nearly a decade advising small and mid‑sized businesses, Dan explains why buyers pay for the future a...

Bundy Group Insights welcomes Chris Luecke, creator of Manufacturing Happy Hour, for a candid conversation on storytelling, community, and growth in the modern industrials age. Chris shares how his “leadership podcast disguised as a manufacturing show” evolved into a full-time platform spanning weekly episodes, live tours, and conference after-...

Strategic and Private Equity Perspectives for Owners In this episode of Bundy Group Insights, Managing Director Clint Bundy is joined by two leaders, and seasoned acquirors, who bring unique perspectives to the automation and industrial technology sectors: Peter Derks, Managing Director of Vinci Energies, and Marcelo Silva, Managing Director with G...

In this episode of Bundy Group Insights, Clint Bundy welcomes back Alex Chausovsky for an in-depth exploration of the current economic landscape and what business leaders can expect through the remainder of 2025. Alex unpacks key forces shaping the economy—from GDP trends and inflationary pressures to labor market dynamics and the ongoing impact...

In this personal and inspiring episode, Managing Director Clint Bundy sits down with Lorenc Biqiku, a longtime Bundy Group team member whose path from Albania to North America—and from fractional researcher to Vice President at Bundy Group—is nothing short of remarkable. Lorenc shares his early life experiences, driven by curiosity and a strong...

In this episode of Bundy Group Insights, Clint Bundy and Stewart Carlin explore a critical but often overlooked topic in M&A: how the balance sheet factors into a business sale. While purchase price usually takes center stage, the structure and components of a company's balance sheet can have a significant impact on deal outcomes. The […...

In this thought-provoking episode of Bundy Group Insights, Alex Chausovsky is joined by geopolitical analyst Eugene Chausovsky, Senior Director at the Newlines Institute. The conversation unpacks the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape and its direct impact on the global economy, business operations, and international alliances. From the emerge...

In this episode of Bundy Group Insights, host Jim Mullens sits down with John Corliss, a seasoned industry expert in fire protection, to discuss his journey of acquiring, growing, and ultimately selling Roanoke Sprinkler. John shares his background, his entrepreneurial approach to business growth, and how he strategically positioned his company for...