Leif Johnson
Co-founder / Managing Partner at Liberty Ridge Advisors- Claim this Profile
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Frank Nichols
Leif (and Michael Bennett) at Liberty Ridge Advisors were exceptional advisors in our complex M & A transaction. We had 70 shareholders and a partial ESOP with about 100 employees. They maintained balance with the focus on these stakeholders' interests through the process. Leif and Michael walked us through the process with a minimum of trepidation and advised us to maximize the return to our shareholders and employees. Of course, we believe our "culture" is different and the cornerstone on which to sell the company. Leif and Michael embraced the concept of culture first and returns secondary with the deal structure created to suit the needs of the many and varied stakeholders. I highly recommend the Liberty Ridge Advisors when pursuing M & A process.
Jayson Beatty
Leif and Liberty Ridge did a fantastic job executing a transaction on our behalf. From our initial meetings through closing Leif and the team exceeded expectations and delivered a transaction that surpassed our valuation and other goals. I would strongly recommend considering Leif and Liberty Ridge for your capital transaction needs.
Frank Nichols
Leif (and Michael Bennett) at Liberty Ridge Advisors were exceptional advisors in our complex M & A transaction. We had 70 shareholders and a partial ESOP with about 100 employees. They maintained balance with the focus on these stakeholders' interests through the process. Leif and Michael walked us through the process with a minimum of trepidation and advised us to maximize the return to our shareholders and employees. Of course, we believe our "culture" is different and the cornerstone on which to sell the company. Leif and Michael embraced the concept of culture first and returns secondary with the deal structure created to suit the needs of the many and varied stakeholders. I highly recommend the Liberty Ridge Advisors when pursuing M & A process.
Jayson Beatty
Leif and Liberty Ridge did a fantastic job executing a transaction on our behalf. From our initial meetings through closing Leif and the team exceeded expectations and delivered a transaction that surpassed our valuation and other goals. I would strongly recommend considering Leif and Liberty Ridge for your capital transaction needs.
Frank Nichols
Leif (and Michael Bennett) at Liberty Ridge Advisors were exceptional advisors in our complex M & A transaction. We had 70 shareholders and a partial ESOP with about 100 employees. They maintained balance with the focus on these stakeholders' interests through the process. Leif and Michael walked us through the process with a minimum of trepidation and advised us to maximize the return to our shareholders and employees. Of course, we believe our "culture" is different and the cornerstone on which to sell the company. Leif and Michael embraced the concept of culture first and returns secondary with the deal structure created to suit the needs of the many and varied stakeholders. I highly recommend the Liberty Ridge Advisors when pursuing M & A process.
Jayson Beatty
Leif and Liberty Ridge did a fantastic job executing a transaction on our behalf. From our initial meetings through closing Leif and the team exceeded expectations and delivered a transaction that surpassed our valuation and other goals. I would strongly recommend considering Leif and Liberty Ridge for your capital transaction needs.
Frank Nichols
Leif (and Michael Bennett) at Liberty Ridge Advisors were exceptional advisors in our complex M & A transaction. We had 70 shareholders and a partial ESOP with about 100 employees. They maintained balance with the focus on these stakeholders' interests through the process. Leif and Michael walked us through the process with a minimum of trepidation and advised us to maximize the return to our shareholders and employees. Of course, we believe our "culture" is different and the cornerstone on which to sell the company. Leif and Michael embraced the concept of culture first and returns secondary with the deal structure created to suit the needs of the many and varied stakeholders. I highly recommend the Liberty Ridge Advisors when pursuing M & A process.
Jayson Beatty
Leif and Liberty Ridge did a fantastic job executing a transaction on our behalf. From our initial meetings through closing Leif and the team exceeded expectations and delivered a transaction that surpassed our valuation and other goals. I would strongly recommend considering Leif and Liberty Ridge for your capital transaction needs.
Experience
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Liberty Ridge Advisors
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United States
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-founder / Managing Partner
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Oct 2017 - Present
Liberty Ridge Advisors provides merger and acquisition advisory services for privately held businesses. Capitalizing on nearly sixty years of combined experience between the principals, Liberty Ridge Advisors utilizes disciplined, results-driven processes to maximize options, value, and to maintain confidentiality for our clients. Liberty Ridge Advisors provides merger and acquisition advisory services for privately held businesses. Capitalizing on nearly sixty years of combined experience between the principals, Liberty Ridge Advisors utilizes disciplined, results-driven processes to maximize options, value, and to maintain confidentiality for our clients.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization - Seattle
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member
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Jan 2023 - Present
EO is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 12,000+ influential business owners with 160 chapters in 50 countries. EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in their business. EO is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 12,000+ influential business owners with 160 chapters in 50 countries. EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in their business.
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Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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700 & Above Employee
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CEO Member
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Mar 2017 - Present
Vistage peer to peer CEO mentoring group. Vistage peer to peer CEO mentoring group.
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Ido Home
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Household Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Exvere | Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
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United States
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Oct 2009 - Oct 2017
Exvere advises privately-held businesses on capital transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and recapitalizations, focusing on the fact that while most sellers have never bought or sold a business, many buyers have multiple transactions under their belt. Exvere bridges the experience gap between buyer and seller, thus avoiding the many pitfalls while maintaining control of the process. Exvere advises privately-held businesses on capital transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and recapitalizations, focusing on the fact that while most sellers have never bought or sold a business, many buyers have multiple transactions under their belt. Exvere bridges the experience gap between buyer and seller, thus avoiding the many pitfalls while maintaining control of the process.
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Managing Partner
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Aug 2006 - Sep 2009
Using scientific data, coaching, training and consulting to change business leaders effectiveness & business cultures moving from Good to Great. Clients included Fortune 500 companies through to middle market private business around the globe. Using scientific data, coaching, training and consulting to change business leaders effectiveness & business cultures moving from Good to Great. Clients included Fortune 500 companies through to middle market private business around the globe.
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Senior Project Director
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Aug 1994 - Sep 2009
International management consulting firm with particular expertise in leadership development, culture transformation, and change management process' inside large complex organizations. International management consulting firm with particular expertise in leadership development, culture transformation, and change management process' inside large complex organizations.
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Education
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1989 - 1994
University of Washington
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