AI Issue 5 2017

Acquisition International - May 2017 49 Advice You Can Count On all activities involved. Some of these include, creating the initial go to market strategies and marketing materials, planning the meetings and making introductions to our strategic partners that can help our clients in very specific areas. We truly handle the process from beginning to completion.” Mike continued, “In terms of the clients we serve, we are agnostic. We have an impeccable track record of completed transactions in over 30 industries from California to the Carolinas. Gulfstream looks for quality companies that are ready to explore possible exit and growth strategies and then works with them individually based on their specific needs. There is no cookie cutter approach here.” On the subject of people, “I would like to stress the vital role that our dedicated and talented staff play. Without them, we would not have obtained the success that we have enjoyed over the past 24 years. These individuals each play a key part in all phases of what we do.” Plans for the future Sherry believes that the future is bright. “We are growing and continually adding to our inside staff. The goal for 2017 is to open our next office in the Boston area and, in 2018, we plan on expanding operations to the Midwest and Southwest. Lastly, I would like to add that while we serve clients in the United States, we do source potential buyers/ investors and sellers globally, including Canada, Asia, Europe and Latin America.”