Chris Risey, Author at Financing Gazelles

Acquisition Financing: Use a Dynamic Financial Planning Approach

November 4, 2026 by Chris Risey

Chris Risey

Use a Dynamic Financial Planning Approach for Acquisition Financing [caption id="attachment_336" align="alignright" width="300"] Acquisition Financing Strategies: Use Dynamic Planning[/caption] Last week, I spoke with a company that is pursuing growth through acquisitions. They had recently completed their first acquisition and were beginning to think about how they would finance future…

Enterprise Value: A Better Measuring Stick For Growth

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 by Chris Risey

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Enterprise Value: A Better Measuring Stick for Growth When planning for growth, most entrepreneurs default to revenue as their primary yardstick. But a far better metric is enterprise value (EV) - and here are three reasons why. Enterprise value (EV) reflects what actually drives valuation. Even entrepreneurs who aren't steeped…

Why Fast Growing Companies Should Approach Capital Sourcing Just Like A Company Sale Process

October 5, 2026October 28, 2026 by Chris Risey

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Why Fast Growing Companies Should Approach Capital Sourcing Just Like A Company Sale Process [caption id="attachment_358" align="alignright" width="299"] Competitive Financing Process To Source Capital[/caption] Before a company owner sells their business, they readily accept the value of running a competitive process. By intentionally approaching a broad universe of potential buyers,…

Alternative Business Exit Strategies: 4 Lessons From The Boating Industry

September 10, 2026 by Chris Risey

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Alternative Business Exit Strategies: 4 Lessons from the Boating Industry Alternative Business Exit Strategies As private equity matures, more business owners seem to be asking themselves: "Do I really have to sell control of my business to achieve my financial, transition, and legacy goals?" Such thinking then leads to considering…

Consider These 6 Points If Trying To Get More Bank Financing

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 by Chris Risey

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Consider these 6 points if trying to get more bank financing: [caption id="attachment_1031" align="alignright" width="225"] Consider these 6 points if trying to get more bank financing[/caption] Of all the different types of lenders and investors, banks are by far the most familiar to business owners. Even so, there are several…

A Key Question to Avoid Problematic Lenders and Investors

August 6, 2026 by Chris Risey

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A Key Question to Avoid Problematic Lenders and Investors A Key Question to Avoid Problematic Lenders and Investors Part of my job is giving speeches to entrepreneurs and business owners regarding raising capital, executing successful management buyouts, refinancing debt, and corporate financial planning. I pride my firm on enlightening…

Drive Up Your Company’s Valuation From Unsolicited Offers

July 29, 2026August 6, 2026 by Chris Risey

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Drive up your Company’s valuation from unsolicited offers In today’s market, entrepreneurs often receive unsolicited calls from private equity firms expressing interest in acquiring their companies. Many owners are open to these conversations but face two common questions: How can they engage without consuming too much time or disclosing excessive…

Minority Shareholder Buyout: Clean Up Your Cap Table to Create More Value

June 23, 2026June 24, 2026 by Chris Risey

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Clean Up Your Cap Table to Create More Value An often-overlooked way to create more value is increasing ownership in your company through minority shareholder buyouts, especially in high-growth businesses. Growth companies frequently raise capital, and growth often takes longer than expected. Over time, some investors lose interest or…

Owner Liquidity White Paper

March 16, 2026October 28, 2026 by Chris Risey

Chris Risey

Many business owners face a growing dilemma: how to access the value they have built in their company without giving up control or selling outright. This white paper explores owner liquidity's a powerful strategy to de-risk, diversify, and achieve key financial goals while continuing to lead the company through its…

How Mammoth Holdings grew into its name

August 6, 2025March 16, 2026 by Chris Risey

Chris Risey

“Working at the Car Wash” Mammoth Holdings was founded by Gary Dennis and Richard “Chip” Hackett in 2002. Over the first decade they grew steadily to reach eight express, self-serve car wash locations. But in 2013 the Company’s six Georgia locations began to perform poorly due to a combination of increased rainfall,…

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