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Why Knowing What Great Looks Like Elevates Advisory Work
One of my bosses, a job or two before starting Oaklyn Consulting, had a phrase that stuck with me. It was simple, but it carried a kind of…
Why the Best Advisors Balance Discipline and Empathy
I want to share one of the most impactful questions anyone has ever asked me. It came at a point in my career when I was changing jobs. A…
Oaklyn Consulting Provides Advisory Services to Chestnut Funds in Acquisition by Anchor Health Properties
Oaklyn Consulting provided M&A advisory services to Chestnut Funds in its acquisition by Anchor Health Properties, supporting founder…
Navigating The End Of A Business Partnership With Empathy And Confidence
Originally published by Forbes, featuring Frank Williamson. We’re grateful to Forbes for the opportunity to contribute to this important…
How Oaklyn Consulting Helped a Regional Bank Serve Clients Below the $40M Threshold
Negotiating from a Position of Strength We recently helped a neighborhood business, owned by a doctor and her husband, sell for more than…
The Real Reason Buyers Say “Yes” in M&A
The Real Reason Buyers Say Yes in M&A Buyers do not make decisions based on how price is talked about in the market. What we recommend…
From Startup to Sale: Why Oaklyn Consulting Was the Right Exit Partner
Al Hemond, Client Testimonial I was part of a small startup company for about ten years. I bought into it in 2009, and at the time, the…
Before Negotiating Ask This One Question
Before Negotiating, Ask This One Question Last time, we talked about generating enough ideas for who could potentially buy your business,…
Why Some Sellers Need Investment Banking Help (Even at $85M)
Negotiating from a Position of Strength Last week, Essco, a Boston-based equipment calibration company, sold itself to Transcat, a publicly…
How to Sell Your Business When You Don’t Know Any Potential Buyers
Negotiating from a Position of Strength Our client, a nonprofit, believed they were going to go out of business. With our help, they…
How Oaklyn Consulting Helped a Nonprofit Reimagine Its Future and Net $80M
Negotiating from a Position of Strength Our client, a nonprofit, believed they were going to go out of business. With our help, they…
How Janet Elkin Got Two Acquisitions Done With Oaklyn Consulting
Janet Elkin closed two acquisitions with Oaklyn Consulting’s Frank Williamson as her advisor. She shares why senior-level attention made…