Reid Tileston is an author, keynote speaker and expert in Entrepreneurial Business Ownership. With

the release of his new book, Grit It Done, Reid shares his insights from over 15 years of successful, on-the-ground Entrepreneurial Business Ownership that led him to acquire, grow, and ultimately sell 4 different

companies with successful exits.

His most recent acquisition resulted in a 10x return multiple of invested

capital (MOIC). Reid has exhibited sustained success from being a top performing Anytime Fitness franchisee to working with leading brands such as Harley Davidson, The Milwaukee Bucks, John Deere, Tough Mudder, Master Lock and Microsoft. Additionally, he has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal and Crain’s.

"I want people to proactively choose either to do it or not to do it so that they can get all in to whatever makes the most sense for them."

Key themes included:

1. Business acquisition vs. startup benefits

2. Financial advantages of business buying

3. Financing accessibility like SBA loans

4. Entrepreneurial journey and personal control

5. Small businesses' economic contribution

6. Knowledge and resource investment importance

7. Relationship-building for business success

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Reid's Website: www.reidtileston.com

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidtileston/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/reidtileston

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Chris Parisi began his entrepreneurial journey young, mowing lawns before diving into the worlds of accounting and private equity. Now a partner at Carl Marks Advisors, he specializes in mergers and acquisitions for family-owned businesses, blending a sharp acumen for finance with a deep respect for the legacy of family enterprises.

Known for his approachable nature and effective communication, Chris thrives on educating and guiding business owners through the complexities of selling their businesses. His ability to simplify intricate financial details and nurture client relationships ensures that every transaction is transparent and tailored to meet individual business goals.

"...they've been the smartest guy in the room... And they get into this process and all of a sudden they're not. And it's my job to make sure that...they fully understand every step in this process."

Key themes included:

1. Structuring private equity buyouts and partnerships.

2. Evolution and perception of private equity firms.

3. Importance of efficient business operations.

4. Role of advisors in complex transactions.

5. Selling and evaluating family-owned businesses.

6. Adjusting business financials before selling.

7. Impact of price adjustments on earnings.

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Email Chris: cparisi@carlmarks.com

On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfparisi/

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RJ Burr, 48, is a third-generation producer of American oil. Born into the industry, Mr. Burr was on his first location before he could walk and has been fascinated by the production of oil his entire life.

Within 3 months of graduating high school, RJ Burr funded his first partnership and never looked back. RJ Burr is now the Senior VP of Corporate Operations at Panex. With a main focus on the Gulf Coast, Mr. Burr’s companies have raised and deployed over $300 million in upstream development and have partnered with some of the largest oil and gas companies, namely Shell, BP, and Marathon, to develop several million barrels in reserves.

"I think, no, we're not perfect. We've made mistakes. But by God, we're the only country in the history of the world that has tried to fix our mistakes, and we paid dearly for it."

Key themes included:

1. Challenges of transitioning to green energy

2. Free market influence on energy adoption

3. Oil industry dynamics and economic impact

4. Environmental implications of oil vs. green energy

5. Importance of entrepreneurial mindset in business

6. Tax benefits and incentives for oil investments

7. American oil companies' role in the global market

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Follow RJ's website: https://www.panex.us/

On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rj-burr-06a609162

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