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🏗️ What's next for the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry? Billions in investment, emerging technologies, and shifting market dynamics are reshaping the Architecture, Engineering & Construction industry. What does this mean for the sector's future? 👀 Read our latest report to find out! #BenchmarkInternational #IndustryReport hubs.li/Q04ChmPY0
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🤔 What happens when your business finally runs without you? Ed Mitzen, founder of @FingerpaintGrp and co-founder of @Business_4_good, spent years building a company that could operate without him. But when he finally stepped back, he discovered something he hadn't expected. Ed joins Dara Shareef on Closing Remarks to share his story. 🎙️ Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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🌱 What does it take to create lasting change in a community? For Ed Mitzen and the @Business_4_good, it means supporting entrepreneurs, expanding workforce training, and creating opportunities for local businesses to thrive. 🎙️ Ed sits down with host Dara Shareef on Closing Remarks to share how his experience building @FingerpaintGrp is helping shape his approach to community impact. 🌟 Discover how investing in people and businesses can build stronger communities. 🎙️Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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Through our Strikes of Kindness initiative with the @TBLightning, Benchmark International employees recently volunteered with @FeedingTampaBay, helping pack groceries and assist shoppers at The Market. As part of our $300,000 commitment to 12 local nonprofits, Feeding Tampa Bay received a $25,000 grant to support its mission of addressing food insecurity across West Florida. We are proud to support organizations making a meaningful difference in our community. Read more about our visit and partnership: benchmarkintl.com/insights/f… #BenchmarkInternational #StrikesOfKindness #BenchmarkInternationalPartnerships #TampaBayLightning
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💰 Selling your business can open the door to exciting new opportunities. But have you thought about what comes next? Ed Mitzen, founder of @FingerpaintGrp and co-founder of @Business_4_good, shares how quickly a private equity deal can move and why understanding your goals matters. Ed sits down with Dara Shareef on Closing Remarks to reflect on the decisions that shaped his journey and the opportunities that followed. 🎙️ Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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The HVAC industry is heating up! 📈 Rising demand, smart technology, energy efficiency, and M&A activity are creating exciting growth opportunities. Read the industry report to learn more. #BenchmarkInternational #IndustryReport hubs.li/Q04C57XJ0
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💬 “Wrestle with and try to understand not only why you are selling, but what are you gonna do after you sell?” — Ed Mitzen 💭 Selling your business can change your life overnight. What do you want your next chapter to look like? As the founder of @FingerpaintGrp and @Business_4_good, Ed knows firsthand the questions that come with building and selling a successful business. This week on Closing Remarks, Ed joins Dara Shareef to discuss what business owners should consider before selling and how success can make a difference beyond the deal. 🎙️ Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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📈 Growth brings opportunity, but it also puts company culture to the test. As @FingerpaintGrp grew to around 800 employees, @Business_4_good co-founder Ed Mitzen faced the challenge of preserving the values that shaped his company. 🎙️ Ed joins host Dara Shareef on Closing Remarks to discuss building a strong culture, choosing the right leaders, and finding a private equity partner who shares your values. 📖 Read the blog to learn more! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks hubs.li/Q04BTLV_0
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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Leslie Jordan Inc. and HALO hubs.li/Q04BTX5R0 #BenchmarkInternational #MergersAndAcquisitions #DealCompletions #ConsumerRetail
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🎙️ Mic check… 1, 2… 1, 2. We’re live! 🎬 What does it take to build a company culture that grows with your business? Tune in as Ed Mitzen, founder of @FingerpaintGrp and co-founder of @Business_4_good, joins host Dara Shareef to discuss leading with trust, keeping employees at the heart of the business, and preserving company culture through growth and change. 🎙️ Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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Join Benchmark International for a live webinar on October 29 to explore the key considerations business owners should evaluate when deciding whether the time is right to sell. 🗓️ October 29 | 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT Read the blog and save your spot. #BenchmarkInternational #Webinar hubs.li/Q04BT81G0
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🌎 More conversations. Broader reach. 🎙️ The countdown is on! Our second virtual episode of Closing Remarks is almost here! Tomorrow, host Dara Shareef welcomes Ed Mitzen, founder of @FingerpaintGrp and co-founder of the @Business_4_good, to talk about putting people first, building a strong company culture, and how those values helped fuel business growth. 🎬 Tune in tomorrow! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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🤔 When it comes to selling your business, how do you know you're making the right decision? 💡 "Be true to yourself." Looking back on his decision to sell, Thad Bench, founder of Benchworks and Principal at The HonorWorks Group, joins host Dara Shareef to share why the decision goes beyond financial considerations, balancing personal goals with creating new opportunities for your team. 🎙️ Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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🤫 Could silence be one of the most overlooked tools in deal negotiations? Drawing on his experience, Thad Bench, founder of Benchworks and Principal at The HonorWorks Group, joins host Dara Shareef to discuss how staying composed and knowing when to pause can shift negotiation dynamics. 🎙️ Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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Benchmark International’s Tyrus O’Neill and Leo VanderSchuur are attending the 8th Annual Tampa Bay Business Expo today at Hotel Flor in downtown Tampa. The event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the region for a day of networking and collaboration. #BenchmarkInternational #TampaBayBusiness #SettingTheBenchmark
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💼 Networking isn't about collecting business cards. It's about creating value. 🤝 Putting others first and leveraging existing relationships can open doors to unexpected opportunities. Thad Bench, founder of Benchworks and Principal at The HonorWorks Group, joins host Dara Shareef to share why meaningful connections matter in business. 💡 Are you making the most of your network? 🎙️ Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share! #BenchmarkInternational #ClosingRemarks linktr.ee/Closingremarkspodc…
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