My approach
Clark is my family name, and my company carries it because my family shaped who I am. They taught me hard work, empathy, and giving back, and that is their legacy. I will bring these values to my daily work as I carry forward the legacy of your business.
How I Work
Long-term ownership
I am buying one business to own and run for the long term. I am not a private equity fund that will “flip” your business to sell it in 5 years.
People first
The people who work in the business are the business. I will look after them, keep the team together, and earn their trust.
Rolling up my sleeves
I will run the business myself, full time, and in person. I intend to make this my whole focus and to pour my heart into running it.
The Clark Legacy Capital advantage
| Clark Legacy Capital | Private Equity | Competitor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment & goals | Run one company for the long term (10, 20+ years) | One company within a large portfolio with a short-term (~5 year) focus | Absorb your company into a larger entity |
| Who you’ll work with & terms | Me - a motivated entrepreneur with flexible terms and direct communication | A large team of investors and lawyers with complex and strict terms | Very strict terms, compensation often tied to performance |
| Your employees' future | Integral part of succession plan and long term growth | At risk | At risk |
| Ownership transition | Flexible and mutually agreed upon | Often requires 2-3 year commitment with financial contingencies | Varies |
| Value creation | Based on long-term sustainable growth | Financially engineered, decisions optimized for short-term returns to investors | Through consolidation and cost-cutting |