SME succession is becoming one of the defining challenges of our time. As a generation of founders prepares to step back, new ownership models are gaining relevance. In this episode of The M&A Guy Podcast, Brian Franco and Christian Malek discuss how operator-led buyouts are reshaping the future of entrepreneurship, leadership, and long-term value creation. Listen to the full conversation.

By 2027, more than 230,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be looking for a viable handover solution.