With hundreds of clients over several decades in business, it’s hard to narrow down the Success Stories to only a few. Below we’ve highlighted a handful of some of our favorites!
Buying or Selling A Business
One strategy for accelerating the growth of your business is to acquire another business. Eventually, you’re going to want to exit your business as well, which means you’ll have a chance to sell your business.
Click here to listen to our interview with Jeremy Orsky of Ohio Collision Group as he shares his growth story from one location to multiple locations and how he eventually sold his collision business to a national consolidator.
You can also hear from Ben Ihde by clicking here to learn about his story, where he bought the business he worked for, eventually sold it, and then bought another business after a quick detour working for his friend.
Rapid Growth
Rapid growth can be a blessing or a curse. One of the dangers is “growing out of business,” where the growth happens so fast you can’t keep up. Click here to listen to our interview with Joe Butler of Prescription Fitness and Butler Wellness Group as he talks about how we helped him grow from one location to multiple locations for his personal training business. This growth included a pivot in the business model after a couple of years to go from opening stand-alone training facilities to partnering with local recreation centers.
Family Business Transition
We don’t have to tell you how complex and messy things can get in a family business, especially when a transition in ownership is being considered. Click here to listen to our interview with Brian Maurer of Brian-Kyles as he shares how we helped him on his path from growing up in the business to eventually taking over the company from his parents. Along the way, his brother rejoined and then left the business, but Brian has been able to keep it all together with both the business and the family.
Business Partners
Why do business partnerships often get such a bad rap? MVP itself is the result of a two-decade partnership and we believe the right business partnership can make all the difference. Click here to listen to our interview with Michael Uetz and Danette Amstein of Midan Marketing.
Michael and Danette have been partners for nearly 20 years and they shared some of their growth story with us including how being business partners who have complementary styles and a common passion for an industry they both love has been a big part of their success.
They had six employees when we first met them and at the time of this interview they were already over 100 employees and it wouldn’t have been possible without their tremendous partnership.
Couples Working Together
Thinking about going into business with your significant other? For Adam it seems like a no-brainer after growing up with parents who started a business when he was 3 years old and worked together for over 40 years and have been married for over 50 years.
But not everyone feels the same. Click here to listen to our interview with Sherry and Dan Jones who we helped grow and eventual sell their franchise business after less than 10 years. One of the key points made during the interview was how they discovered that they do their best work together. How cool is that!
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What Our Clients Have To Say
“If I was to look at everything we talked about one year ago and where we’re at today it’s completely different…It’s exciting to come to work every day because every day I’m hitting my goal…My biggest problem was I was stuck in the moment of it and took everything too personally, as an owner typically does. With Adam and Jack’s help, I started to look at things in a true ownership fashion…People weren’t in the right spots. Over the past year we’ve been putting people in the right spots and the growth out of that has been tremendous…The principles they teach apply to every business regardless of whether it’s a landscaper or construction company or a marketing company…they help you focus and are available 24/7…I would say they are close friends.”
- Brian-Kyles Construction
These guys are realistic enough to get into it with just about anyone, zero in on their issues, and are open minded enough to work with a company in whatever capacity they need. If you’re trainable, they can work with you.
- Phil Billick, Air Compliance Testing, Inc.
MVP has proved to be a valuable resource for our company. The experience and guidance from them has allowed our company to evolve and thrive. If you are a small business owner don't hesitate, they can help you reach your goals, define your vision and teach you the tools to get there.
- Craig Smotzer, PDQ Printing Services
At first I was skeptical as to how a non-industry related professional would help my business. It was that procrastinating that cost me time and money. In the three years of our engagement the basis behind their "7 keys" has allowed our company to acquire another firm, increase our profit margins, and help forge a partnership with a bank that I never dreamed imaginable. Ignoring what they have to offer will undoubtedly cost you time and money!
- Brian Maurer, Brian-Kyles Construction
We’ve been incredibly surprised and pleased with the level of expertise and recommendations they’ve provided. No matter what the issue, challenge or opportunity, Adam and Jack have always been able to provide sound advice and council on how to maximize our opportunities.
- Michael Uetz and Danette Amstein, Midan Marketing
We have been woking with MVP for over 6 years and cannot say enough about how much they have helped us. During that time we have grown from one location to four and our growth continues.
- Joe Butler, Prescription Fitness
I'm not sure how to rate them anything other then outstanding. I follow their guidance in everything we do. They are a huge part of our success and continue to be so.
- Bob Scaccia, USA Firmware
I have had the benefit of working with Maximum Value Partners for the better part of 6 years. My perspective is unique. My initial interaction with Jack and Adam was working for a company that utilized their services. Later, after the sale of that business, MVP helped give me the tools and confidence to start my own business, Margin Authority. So that makes me a proud client of MVP. It would be hard to put into words the comfort of having my own Board of Directors who bring their years of business expertise and acumen. Sometimes you need to be pushed, other times you need to be 'directed'. I haven't found a situation in my years of working with them that Jack and Adam did not have words of advice or potential solutions. If you are having problems scaling, work life balance, time management skills call MVP. Let them help you!
- Greg Thewes, Margin Authority
Here is the best advice I can give you on the subject: call Maximum Value Partners. They are business advisors that have helped us understand how to grow without making bad decisions. They understand how to make your company grow by finding and hiring great employees. We have been with them for about a year now and it has really helped me on the business side. They taught me to think about what is valuable when buying a company and how to grow without major headaches. Maximum Value Partners 100% the best business decision I have made. One of their posters is hanging in my office.
- Tony McDonald, A-Z Solutions
"MVP helped direct us on a path to increased profitability. Prior to MVP, we had been bumping along around the same sales level for years. With MVP, we have more than doubled our sales numbers in only a couple years.
- Starfish Computer, RJ Arhar
"Working with MVP, we are able to look at the big picture of how to grow a small business. We have increased profitability and provided career satisfaction for our staff with tremendous potential to implement efficient processes for growth.
- Ohio CollisionGroup Jeremy Orsky
"MVP provides an insightful strategic process to follow, which has contributed dramatically to our success. MVP's 7 Keys to Success have been the backbone to developing a strategy for our business growth. They have coached us on a variety of business situations and have kept us out of trouble by avoiding the land mines out there. They hold us accountable and don't let things slide.
- USA Firmware, Bob Scaccia