Ep 425 The Downside of Selling to Private Equity With Mark Zweig, 3 Time Inc 5000 Honouree
Built to Sell Radio · John Warrillow
January 19, 202456m 49s
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Show Notes
In this episode featuring Mark Zweig, we explore the aftermath of selling his company, The Zweig Group, to a private equity group. Zweig Group, known for serving the architecture industry with magazines, reports, and trade shows, achieved remarkable growth, landing three times on the Inc. 5000 list. At its peak, the company reached $19 million in revenue. However, Mark's sale to a private equity group unfolded as a cautionary tale, showcasing the potential pitfalls when partnering with the wrong acquirer.