Unlocking the Secrets of Private Equity with Johnny Conklin
From Home Service Expert
This discussion features Johnny Conklin, founder of 16th House Capital Partners, who draws on over 20 years of experience in the lower middle market to share insights into private equity. Highlighting his journey from a partner at Atlantic Street Capital to leading M&A transactions worth over $10 billion, Conklin emphasizes the importance of personal connections and empathy in helping business owners navigate their investment goals.
Key Takeaways
- From mowing lawns to multi-million deals: Johnny's story proves adaptability trumps a physics zero.
- B2B or B2C? In crises, even the savviest predictions can go belly-up, just ask COVID-era investors.
- Service Titan and a pandemic turned HVAC into a hot investment; innovation meets opportunity in chaos.
- Talk the talk: Johnny's 'people-first' approach turns financial jargon into heartfelt partnerships.
- From a golf course gig to grand capital ventures, hard work and empathy fuel Johnny's journey.
Mentioned in This Episode
- 16 South (company)
- Mike Gillan (person)
- Vinnie (uncle of Johnny Conklin) (person)
- Sid (person)
- Ambassador program (concept)
- Investcorp (company)
- Cortex (company)
- Darius Livers (person)
- National Car Wash Solutions (company)
- Home Service Expert (company)
- EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) (concept)
- Executive council (concept)
- Donald C. Murphy (person)
- Chris Hoffman (person)
- CoreTech (company)
- Leonard Green & Partners (company)
- ESOP (concept)
- Measure twice, cut once (concept)
- Grit and grace (concept)
- Quartech (company)