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Value Creation with Repeatable Commercial Systems
The New PE Value Creation Playbook: Part Two
Value Creation with Repeatable Commercial Systems
In our last post, we made the case that PE firms are increasingly turning to commercial growth as the primary value creation lever during the hold period. The question now is whether the growth activity underway in portfolio companies is actually building toward something durable.
Most portfolio companies are not standing still.
Accelerating M&A Value Creation: How Chief Outsiders Drives Growth for Investors and Acquirers
Sep 28, 2025 2:28:09 PM — In today’s competitive deal environment, value creation can’t wait until after the ink dries. For private equity operating partners, M&A attorneys, and CEOs of acquiring companies, Chief Outsiders offers a proven, C-suite-level resource to identify and close growth gaps across the entire transaction lifecycle—pre-LOI through exit.
From Plateau to Acceleration: A PE Playbook for Unlocking Predictable Financial Growth
Jul 7, 2025 2:51:24 PM — In a recent episode of Dream and Soar with Chuck and Friends, Chuck sat down with Craig Levinsohn, Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer at Chief Outsiders, to unpack one of the most pressing questions in private equity today: “How can portfolio companies achieve their next phase of growth—and do it predictably, consistently, at scale, and profitably?”
Utilizing Strategic Sales and Marketing to Secure Customer Loyalty During M&A Transitions
Jun 27, 2025 4:16:17 PM — Mergers and acquisitions represent pivotal moments that can either accelerate growth or derail carefully built customer relationships. While executives often focus heavily on financial synergies and operational integration, the customer experience during an M&A transition frequently determines long-term success. Research indicates that companies lose an average of 10-15% of their customer base during significant organizational changes, with poorly managed transitions resulting in even steeper losses. However, organizations that proactively leverage sales and marketing strategies to guide customer transitions not only retain their existing base but often emerge stronger, with enhanced market positioning and deeper customer relationships.
Sales Training Programs for Maximizing Results in PE-Backed Portfolio Companies
May 20, 2025 12:58:31 PM — In private equity-backed companies, sales teams face intense expectations. Growth targets are ambitious, and there’s little room for missteps. Too often, though, training is treated as a formality rather than a real opportunity to improve team performance. With the right focus, sales training can become a practical tool for building confidence, consistency, and results rather than just another item on a checklist.