The Art of Building Wealth in the Lower Middle Market (Podcast)
In this conversation with Chris J. Snook, host of the ATOMIQ LEVEL podcast, Sequoya Borgman reflects on the journey since founding Borgman Capital in 2017 and what really drives value in the lower middle market:
Key Takeaways:
• You’re buying cash flow - not just EBITDA.
• Founder transitions are often the hardest part of a deal.
• A business owner's level of preparation before a sale directly impacts valuation.
• Structure matters more than ever in today’s market.
• How much AI is actually changing our portfolio companies.
The throughline: the best opportunities are often built quietly inside founder-led businesses. This ATOMIQ LEVEL conversation is a field guide to how real wealth is built, transferred, structured, and compounded inside the businesses most people never see.