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35 Years

Kasper & Associates Market Update 35 Years In 1984, while federal politicians and national media folks continued a decade old prediction of a global cooling catastrophe (sound familiar to global warming?), Kasper & Associates was launched. During the Winter of K&A’s first year, my son Layne (who is now Managing Partner) and I walked across […]

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Interview with Managing Partner Layne Kasper

Managing Partner Layne Kasper was interviewed by Scott Mackes, Founder of Service Academy Business Mastermind. The two Service Academy graduates discuss the history of Kasper & Associates, Layne’s professional background, lessons learned in military service as well as other merger & acquisition topics. While most SABM content is directed at Service Academy graduates, the topics […]

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K&A Market Valuations

For whatever reason, “Back to School” often means “Back to Business” in the merger and acquisition market. This is a time of the year when we receive a greater number of inquiries from business owners interested in selling their businesses.  We’re happy to take those calls. We’re also happy to visit with business owners before […]

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Maxims for Success (Part 26)

Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking.  To that end, we’ve presented Maxims for Success — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice. MAXIMS for SUCCESS –Part 26– BUSINESS NEGOTIATIONS “Each side always has some validity in business negotiations.  Be […]

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Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Group

While the author offers a somewhat pessimistic view of life after a Private Equity sale, he does illustrate why the highest bidder is not always the best buyer for your business. It’s imperative to know who you’re going to be partnering with, what their track record is with other entrepreneurs and what their expectations will […]

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Kasper & Associates Aligns with Christie’s International Real Estate – Ulterre

Kasper & Associates (K&A),the leading North and Central Texas merger and acquisition firm (established 1984) headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is pleased to announce its alliance with Christie’s International Real Estate – Ulterre.  According to Managing Partner, Layne Kasper, “K&A has had a long-standing relationship with the principals at Ulterre (formerly Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and […]

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Fine to Finer to Finest

“Thoughts on Living a Happy Life” by Ed Kasper, Founding Partner Setting goals is very important to our well being; mental, physical and spiritual.  If you just let life happen you will get what you deserve.  It is better to aim at something and miss than never to have goals at all.  If you set […]

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Maxims for Success (Part 25)

Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking.  To that end, we’ve presented Maxims for Success — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice. MAXIMS for SUCCESS –Part 25– DO IT ANYWAY People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered:  Forgive them […]

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A Morning Walk with Ed Kasper

Pulling back the curtain a bit to share this article on Founding Partner Ed Kasper by Reagan “Buddy” Putty in Overton Life magazine. Link to article: https://www.kasperassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/A-Morning-Walk-with-OP-Resident-Ed-Kasper.pdf

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Bruce Adams Joins Kasper & Associates

* * F O R  I M M E D I A T E  R E L E A S E * * Kasper & Associates, the leading North and Central Texas merger and acquisition firm (established 1984) headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is pleased to welcome Bruce Adams as Senior Associate. A business development […]