Scaling with Purpose: Adam Coffey on Private Equity, Empire Building & SME Growth. In this ScaleX Insider podcast, host Brendan McGurgan sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and private equity expert Adam Coffey to uncover the playbook for scaling SMEs with purpose. From buy-and-build strategies to unit-level economics, Adam shares timeless takeaways on wealth creation, private equity partnerships, and building empires that last.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why scaling with purpose is critical for SMEs.
The truth about private equity — and how SME leaders can leverage it.
Buy-and-build explained in plain English.
The importance of unit-level economics (the 30-20-10 rule).
How to avoid the arrogance of success and shift from control freak to conductor.
Creating generational wealth through multiple exits, not just one.
Adam’s daily non-negotiables for energy, strategy, and family.
Three timeless takeaways for entrepreneurs: focus on needs not wants, build recurring revenue, and always have a destination in mind.

Adam’s passion, energy, and clarity turn the complex world of private equity into a simple, practical masterclass for ambitious SME leaders ready to scale with purpose.

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Website: https://adamcoffey.com
Seminars & Peer Groups: https://adamecoffey.com

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