We Help Owners Transform Their Companies, Increase Value and Maximize an Exit 

The Acquisition Audit & Assessment is a comprehensive view of your Company from the perspective of a potential acquirer. The report covers all key business functions and provides analysis and actionable insights that illuminate how your business aligns with your exit transaction objectives.
This process is an excellent way for Founders to obtain an understanding of how their Companies will be viewed by potential acquirers from the highly experienced experts at GW Partners.
GW Partners "has the answers to the test" and will provide analysis that will enable the Founder(s) to begin to envision the best path to evolving their business so they can achieve their exit goals.
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1. First we will need a signed NDA from DocuSign - Download PDF here
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See how our strategic solutions drive success for our clients.

Success Story 1: Problems transformed into peave of mind
THE NEED
THE IMPACT
I have always felt proud of my accomplishments. I was eager to sell yet something was holding me back. I was so caught up in the day-to-day that I didn’t realize I was wearing too many hats. As the founder, I admit that at times, I was holding on a bit too tightly to “my baby” and struggled with delegating tasks to others. Without time to focus on my passions, I found myself overworked and took some of that stress home with me.
“I knew something needed to change, but wasn’t sure what steps to take to get my business ready to sell.”
After chatting with some old college friends, I heard about GW Partners. I finally felt like I had found that missing piece, a trusted partner to guide me through the sale process.
“Because of GW Partners, I was capable of making confident decisions, leading up to the sale of my business”
They helped optimize operational issues within the org, addressed skill gaps, and handled the rest, resulting in a successful acquisition.
Success Story 2: My Creative Spark returned
THE NEED
THE IMPACT
Before GW Partners, I knew customers loved my makeup line but I felt like I was treading water. You see, I had a couple beauty innovations go viral and it was thrilling to see sales skyrocket,
“but the numbers and business side of things scared me.”
I put together a team to help me run things, but now I can admit I was in over my head. After a few rollercoaster years, I talked with my mentor and concluded it might be best to sell. But how in the world do you go about doing that? Research led me to GW Partners. My nerves eased as soon as we started and they became the strategic partner I could lean on — they really got me and my business.
After thorough review, we set a variety of solutions in motion, including a complete restructure of our accounting and financial systems.
Because of GW Partners, I finally felt that wave of relief that I had been chasing. Having business advisors by my side meant I no longer had to worry about numbers. GWPartners got in the trenches and offered solves that led to a better-than-expected sale.
“Now I can shine at whatI enjoy: creating products and connecting with customers. ”
Success Story 3: From complicated to customer-friendly and highly coveted
THE NEED
THE IMPACT
“Before GW Partners, sales and marketing were a mystery to me.”
I was a great admirer of big brands with polish, boasting enviable branding, clever commercials, and intuitive design solutions. But in my gut, I didn’t think I was creative — excelling only at math and science. Young with big dreams for the future, my partners and I got together at university and developed groundbreaking technical software. Through years of hard work, we secured a few key investors for our startup and amassed a loyal, yet small, clientele pool. Acquisition became our apex goal. At an industry conference, I heard about GW Partners.
With creative solves flowing from our very first meeting, they helped us develop a comprehensive, targeted marketing strategy including a brand identity, sales and acquisition channels, social and affiliate programs, and more.
Because of GW Partners, I felt empowered. With branding and marketing in check, I knew my company was presented in the best light. We showcased our potential for growth and
“confidently secured a higher valuation.”
Attracting the ideal buyers fell into place and the acquisition process was smooth sailing.

Our Accomplishments

Chris Shipferling
Experienced executive with over 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry.
JASON Somerville
Seasoned entrepreneur & investment banking professional with over 20 years of experience.
Have helped OVER 100 consumer products companies grow and improve efficiency and advised on 50+ lower middle market consumer products exits with total enterprise value of OVER $500 MILLION.
Have successfully closed OVER $100 BILLION of capital markets across mergers and acquisitions, debt, equity, derivatives and structured securities.
Are currently advising clients with combined annual revenues of OVER $250 MILLION.
Have advised and executed transactions for Fortune 500, Middle Market, Lower Middle Market and Small Business clients.
Have directly managed and led sales and marketing teams responsible for over $750 MILLION of P&Ls.
Have owned, operated and successfully built 8 companies in the consumer products, financial services, aviation and construction services industries.

WE’VE WORKED WITH HUNDREDS
OF BRANDS, INCLUDING:



Testimonials

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Nothing short of phenomenal.”

Collaborating with GW Partners has been nothing short of phenomenal for our company. Their meticulous exploration and deep dive into our business has culminated in an astutely crafted business plan. This road map is steering us toward unprecedented growth and will position us as an incredibly enticing strategic acquisition prospect.The impact of this process is already elevating our brand's value, and Jason and Chris have become a fully integrated part of our team.
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Nate Gunn
Founder, Wildbird


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Transformative for our business”

We have been working with GW Partners for over a year and are currently in Phase 3 of their 4-Phase process. Our collaboration with Jason and Chris has been nothing short of transformative for our business. They have provided extremely valuable assistance across all aspects of our company including sales and marketing, finance, analytics, human resources, and supply chain. We are experiencing phenomenal success and I gain great confidence from knowing the course we have charted is the right one and is coming to fruition.
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ALICIA ZENG
FOUNDER, LILAC ST


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Life-changing value”

When my wife started our business in our living room with just her sewing machine and a little fabric, I never would have dreamed that one day we would sell our company for a life-changing value and secure our family’s future. Jason and Chris guided us expertly as we grew and pivoted our business for the best possible sale and fought hard for us through the negotiations. We became good friends along the way and we are already onto our next entrepreneurial adventure. I would highly recommend that any entrepreneur who wants to position their company for exit and maximize a sale hire GW Partners.
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BRETT PARKER
FOUNDER, SLEEPING BABY
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