Ian Smith | The Portfolio Partnership

The Extraordinary Exit Series – An Invitation Only Event

by Ian Smith | Oct 6, 2025 | Exiting your business

I’m excited to share a new three part webinar series to support private company owners as they scale their business. The big idea? Looking at your business through the lens of a buyer always unlocks hidden value (even if you never sell it). We will tackle the...

TPP OPERATING MODEL™

by Ian Smith | Sep 30, 2025 | Operational Blueprints, Operational Excellence, Operations For Exit, Scaling

As the owner/CEO of a private company we understand that scaling a business is hard. And everyone has a solution. Articles, blog posts, Private Equity models, Entrepreneurs’ Operating System (EOS) and more. LinkedIn is packed with the latest and greatest tricks...

US Company Landscape

by Ian Smith | Sep 19, 2025 | Scaling

We work closely as Operating Partners with lower middle market companies (EBITDA <$15m) to Create Value. To transform visions into remarkable businesses. Owner/Operators are always surprised when we break down the marketplace. For your joy and edification,...

Choosing a Consultant Vs an Operating Partner

by Ian Smith | Sep 5, 2025 | Leadership

As the owner of a business, you will inevitably turn to expert resources beyond your internal team. As you assess the type of external resource to deploy it’s worth considering the fundamental difference between a consultant and an Operating Partner to help you....

Owner Dependency – A Deal Killer

by Ian Smith | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

Exits are not happening. Entrepreneurs need a crash course in self awareness! The epiphany that comes to some private company owners too late – my business is not saleable. One of the biggest risks facing a buyer that kill deals – Owner dependency (I know...