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About the Guest(s): 
Matt Duckworth is the CEO and founder of Rhapsodi, a financial services firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Duckworth has an extensive background in finance, starting from an unexpected entry into the field from music composition. His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups. His unique journey through the world of finance, academia as an adjunct professor, and his practical experience in Wall Street make him a seasoned expert in assisting early to mid-career CEOs in executing roll-ups. 

Summary:
Join Ronald Skelton as he interviews Matt Duckworth, the CEO of Rhapsodi. Discover how Duckworth leveraged his unique background in music and finance to master the art of roll-ups. In this episode, you’ll learn about the strategies private equity firms use to rapidly grow companies through acquisitions. Duckworth will share insights into the advantages and risks of roll-ups, as well as practical tips on how to implement them successfully.

Key Takeaways:

• Roll-ups serve as a potent strategy for rapid company growth, often offering a de-risked investment decision that private equity firms leverage.
• Integrating talent and aligning interests across multiple acquisitions magnifies operational efficiencies, improving prospectives for valuation bumps.
• Financial institutions, through methods like industrial revenue bonds and mezzanine loans, present existing CEOs and potential entrepreneurs with creative funding structures to support roll-ups.
• Developing a compelling roll-up narrative to assure investors on return potentials is key, whether one is a seasoned CEO or a novice operator.
• Exploring ESOPs strategically can help safeguard employee interests and extend the longevity and stability of rural businesses in America.

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Contact Matt on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-duckworth1/
Website: https://www.rhapsodi.net/
Simple Illustrated Guide to Roll-up Equity for CEOs: https://bit.ly/roll-upequity
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