Preparing for the ‘End Game’
Endgame strategies, Tartaglione explains, encompass the owner’s objectives for the business, including passing it on to the next generation, selling to a competitor or bringing in a financial partner.
We Were Promised Jetpacks
In this blog, I’ll talk about some of our forecasting failures – things we thought would take the market by storm but never did.
Coopetition – The Future of OE Dealerships and IAM Shops
Managing Partner Derek Kaufman says it’s time to work with competitors to satisfy the same customer.
Long-Term BEV Predictions Should Dismiss Short-Term ‘Noise’
Managing Partner Derek Kaufman emphasizes that Schwartz Advisors tries to filter out both the hype and hysteria in its forecasts.
Why the Grid Can Handle BEVs
The major utility-centric hub and spoke grid system is morphing into a more distributed power network.
Strategies for Navigating the Aftermarket M&A Landscape
Rick Schwartz shares what factors are attracting investors to the aftermarket and how economic factors influence M&A frequency.
The Emerging Circular Aftermarket
Disruption in the aftermarket is coming from radical sustainability and the formation of a circular aftermarket.
Consolidation Trends in the Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket
Brian Cruickshank, partner at Schwartz Advisors, shares why investors are increasingly eyeing this side of the industry.
Battery Swapping – The Best BEV Business Model
Battery swapping and the supply of “Batteries as a Service” (BaaS) is a superior way to build vehicle brand value, says Schwartz Advisors Derek Kaufman.
What to Know Before Selling Your Business in the Aftermarket
Managing Partner Keith Zar digs into the pivotal areas business owners in the aftermarket need to evaluate before selling.
RIP Alfa Romeo: Charting out the Future of ICE Powertrains
Alfa Romeo recently announced that its 2023 Tonale plug-in hybrid crossover will be the last to have a gasoline engine.
Auto Parts Distribution Consolidation: Where Are We Headed?
Schwartz Advisors’ Mike Buzzard delves into factors driving auto parts distribution consolidation today.
