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SUMMARY:Industrial Growth Series: How Industrial Companies Can Win Business in '27
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/industrial-growth-series-how-industrial-companies-can-win-business-in-27-tickets-1996110948581?aff=oddtdtcreator \nIndustrial growth is changing. Learn how companies can stay visible\, relevant\, and competitive as buyers and markets evolve. \nThe next decade of industrial growth will not look exactly like the last one. \nIndustrial companies have always been built on relationships\, reputation\, trust\, technical expertise\, and the ability to deliver. \nThose things will continue to matter. \nBut the way companies create new opportunities is changing. \nBuyers are conducting more research before they ever accept a meeting. Decision-makers are harder to reach. Younger leaders are moving into purchasing and executive roles. Digital credibility carries more weight. Strategic partnerships are becoming more important. Conferences and industry events require greater intention. Companies are expected to be visible before a buyer has an immediate need. \nThe industrial companies that win business in 2027 and beyond will not be the ones simply waiting for the phone to ring. \nThey will be the companies that are known\, trusted\, relevant\, visible\, and intentional about how they build relationships and create opportunities. \nThis final session of the Industrial Growth Series will explore how industrial growth is evolving and what company leaders should be thinking about now if they want to remain competitive in the next market cycle. \nWe will discuss changing buyer behavior\, demographic shifts\, digital credibility\, strategic partnerships\, industry conferences\, relationship-building\, and the evolving role of business development. \nThis is not a prediction session filled with buzzwords. \nIt is a strategic conversation about the changes already taking place across industrial markets and what those changes may mean for the way companies approach growth. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nHow industrial buyer behavior is changing\nWhy buyers are evaluating companies before taking a meeting\nHow demographic and leadership shifts may affect industrial relationships\nWhy digital credibility is becoming more important in traditional industries\nHow strategic partnerships can create access to new markets and opportunities\nWhy conferences and industry events require more intentional planning\nHow relationships and visibility work together in modern business development\nWhat industrial leaders should begin preparing for now\nWhy future growth will require both trust and commercial structure \nWho Should Attend \nIndustrial company owners and CEOs\nManufacturing leaders\nEnergy\, oil and gas\, and infrastructure companies\nConstruction and field service firms\nCommercial\, business development\, and sales leaders\nCompanies preparing for their next stage of growth\nOrganizations evaluating new markets\, partnerships\, or customer segments\nLeaders who want to remain competitive as buyer behavior evolves \nEvent Format \n11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Networking at the stairs\n12:00 PM – 12:40 PM | Presentation\n12:40 PM – 1:00 PM | Discussion and Q&A\n1:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Networking at the stairs \nAbout the Speaker \nJada Powell is the Founder of Powell Consulting Group\, where she works with industrial\, energy\, oil and gas\, construction\, and service-based companies to build stronger commercial infrastructure and more consistent business development momentum. \nHer work focuses on helping mid-market companies move beyond relationship-only growth into more intentional\, visible\, and scalable commercial strategies. \nThis session is part of the Industrial Growth Series\, a three-part in-person series at The Ion focused on how established industrial companies can remain visible\, competitive\, and positioned for the next stage of growth.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/industrial-growth-series-how-industrial-companies-can-win-business-in-27/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Buying and Selling Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join Lenny Saizan\, owner of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston\, Managing Director of Urban Capital Network\, and creator of the Legacy Maximizer exit strategy\, for a practical\, real-world discussion on selling and buying businesses. \nSelling or acquiring a business is one of the most significant financial decisions most entrepreneurs will ever make\, yet many owners and buyers go through the process for the first time without a clear roadmap. This session breaks down the transaction process from both sides of the table and highlights how thoughtful planning\, proper valuation\, and coordinated advice can materially impact outcomes. \nFor business owners\, the discussion centers on how to maximize enterprise value\, prepare for a future exit\, and align business decisions with personal wealth\, tax\, and legacy goals. For buyers\, the session explores entrepreneurship through acquisition\, including how buying an existing business can reduce risk\, generate immediate cash flow\, and serve as a growth strategy for current operators. \nDrawing on his experience as a business broker\, investment advisor\, and financial professional\, Lenny connects the technical aspects of M&A with broader exit planning and wealth strategy considerations\, helping attendees understand not just how transactions work\, but how they fit into a bigger financial picture. \nTopics include: \n\nCurrent market conditions and buyer demand\nWhen to prepare to sell or buy\nKey drivers of business value\nHow businesses are valued in the real world\nRecasting and normalizing financial statements\nOverview of the sales and acquisition process\nThe role of advisors and the deal team\nTax\, insurance\, and planning considerations before and after a transaction\n\nThis session is ideal for business owners considering a sale now or in the future\, prospective buyers exploring acquisition\, and professionals who support small business owners through growth and transition. \nPresenter\n \nLenny Saizan is the owner and lead broker of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston\, where he advises business owners on exit planning\, value maximization\, and business sales\, and supports buyers pursuing acquisitions and franchises. He is also the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network\, an investment firm focused on expanding access to private investment opportunities. \nEarlier in his career\, Lenny spent two decades in engineering\, automation\, and oil and gas\, leading teams across operational controls\, financial controls\, and audit. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. His credentials include Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, Six Sigma Green Belt\, and Project Management Professional. In 2025\, he was recognized as Deal Maker of The Year at Houston Dealmakers conference. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/buying-and-selling-businesses-10/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 032\, 4201 Main St\, Houston
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking
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