Strategex Vice President, John Ahn, breaks down what 50 PE investors are planning to do in 2026, and why conviction is harder to come by than capital.
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Read the observations from our most recent market survey:
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"Gathering insights is worthless without action."
Too many companies hear hard truths from their customers and respond with "We already knew that," then change nothing.
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95% of companies investing in AI have seen zero measurable return. Why? They're automating work they should be eliminating. Read the full insight to see how a simple 3-step approach turns AI spend into results.
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https://t.co/z1U00CEhZc
#AI#automation#simplification
Please join us in welcoming Chip McAslan to the team. Chip joins Strategex as VP and 80/20 Expert. He brings over a decade as CEO, board member, and chairman, guiding 30+ companies to increased profitability.
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Make an impact. We’re hiring a Director of Business Development for our PE Solutions team. You’re a relationship builder and a hunter; you are comfortable in the room, disciplined in the follow-up, and accountable for new logos.
Apply: https://t.co/kQAXOoykCI
#hiring
This holiday season, we're focusing on the 20% that matters most: the relationships, people, and moments that create 80% of what makes this work meaningful
To our 80/20 clients: we have a feeling you'll spot something here that others might miss!
Happy Holidays!
We're excited to connect with private equity professionals at the AM&AA Winter Conference in Charleston, January 19-20!
Be sure to connect with VP, Charlie Marshall, if you plan to attend. Let's talk about market assessments and commercial diligence.
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#AMAA2026
Before you bet on your next big idea, ask: Does the market actually need it? Market research can increase launch success by up to 30%. Here are 5 field-tested ways to turn research into real results, and ensure innovation hits the mark.
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https://t.co/A0dBX8zXwX
Jenn Desrosiers, Managing Director of Strategex's 80/20 Profit & Growth, breaks down a practical framework for real transformation in this webinar in partnership with The @ShopFloorNAM
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"If a private equity firm could shadow a target CEO for a week during pre-close due diligence, what do you think they would be shocked to learn?"
Ramsey Industries CEO, Kerry Baskins, answers this question in an interview with Strategex's Anthony Bahr.
Are deals still on the table? Despite 2025’s economic plot twists, new research from Strategex shows business owners are not slamming the brakes on selling. Read the article, get the data.
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https://t.co/F0nFBfSbmp
#pe#privateequity#acquisitions#mergers#manda
Strategex's Charlie Marshall interviews a client about how he used market research to lead a packaging manufacturer through a strategic transformation and achieve double-digit organic growth.
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https://t.co/js9Y7D6B6c
#marketresearch#marketsizing#privateequity#packaging
From “reliable, but replaceable” to market leader. This packaging company’s transformation is what happens when you prioritize customer experience. Want to win 85% of new business opportunities? Take a cue from our Voice of the Customer success story.
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https://t.co/SS6zTiWiPL
Can AI replace human expertise when it comes to the art and science of market sizing? We compared the results of market assessment projects with the results of top-tier AI platforms.
SPOILER: AI was off by as much as 17x.
https://t.co/zSc3zRgAjO
Should you treat every customer like they’re "one-in-a-million"? Jenn Desrosiers's answer may surprise you.
Check out the full "Ask an Expert" webinar, also featuring 80/20 Expert, Carmelle Giblin.
https://t.co/OcXDu67bDf
#CustomerSuccess#B2B#AskAnExpert#manufacturing
80/20 Managing Director, Jenn Desrosiers, takes on the topic of "transformation" and how it takes more than incremental improvement to drive change in your business on October 9th. Register today to join the webinar in partnership with @ShopFloorNAM.
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https://t.co/H4l6TLgXd9
Complexity is a silent destroyer of profit. How can manufacturers break free? Find out in <2 weeks. Join Strategex's Marc Fooksman for a webinar in partnership with The @ShopFloorNAM.
Join the webinar on September 9th, 2 pm ET/1 pm CT.
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https://t.co/BslEUTiYOk
Don't miss "Transformation: Coming to a Company Near You" on October 9th. Real business transformation goes beyond improvement; it's about becoming something entirely new. Join Strategex's Jenn Desrosiers and @ShopFloorNAM for this webinar.
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https://t.co/3kvWd2ybhw
80/20 Expert, Marc Fooksman is teaming up with @ShopFloorNAM to present "From Complexity to Clarity: Transform Your Business (and Your Bottom Line)." Join the webinar on September 9th 2pm ET/ 1pm CT. Register today!
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https://t.co/j1sdRE8ZL6