Transcript
Introduction
Patrick
My guest today is Justin Ishbia. Justin is the founder of Shore Capital. Shore is a private equity firm that invests in microcap businesses within industry niches. With $7 billion in capital deployed but an average transaction size of just $12 million, Justin has worked to build a system to drive success for hundreds of businesses through replicable operating procedures and championing young professionals.
The firm has created a moat around volume with nearly 600 acquisitions over the last 3 years, some of the highest numbers in the world. We discuss identifying growth prospects, constructing a meaningful board and the business mentality behind Main Street, not Wall Street, as Justin puts it. Please enjoy my conversation with Justin Ishbia.
The System is the Star
Patrick
Justin, it's such a pleasure to have you joining me today. I remember on our very first call, taking more notes about how you were building your firm than about any firm introductory call that I can recall. And I want to start with a line that you said when we first met, which is that the system is the star as you think about building your asset management firm. Maybe describe why that term or idea is important to you and how it applies to Shore Capital.