We often celebrate fast exits and quick wins, but Gabe Galvez flipped the script. In our chat, he shared why lasting value—not speed—is the ultimate entrepreneurial goal. His focus on capital preservation over chasing trends resonated deeply, reminding me that the best businesses aren’t built overnight but for the ages. About Gabe Galvez Gabe Galvez is an entrepreneur and private equity expert who focuses on building lasting businesses. He founded Captarget and Merger Labs, which help companies thrive in the M&A space, and is a partner at Verde Holdings, a multifamily office. Gabe advocates for creating long-term value over quick wins. He believes that you can achieve sustainable success by combining smart strategies with a focus on people and purpose. With years of experience in scaling businesses and managing investments, Gabe brings practical insights for entrepreneurs looking to build a lasting impact. Key Insights: Stop trading time for money. Focus on building assets, systems, or businesses that generate long-term value, rather than relying solely on hourly or transactional income.Only chase opportunities that create real value. Avoid falling victim to “FOMO.” Instead, focus on preserving your resources and reinvesting in areas that align with your long-term goals.Let your team own their work. Nurture a workplace culture where employees are trusted to take ownership of their work, make mistakes, and learn from them—leading to innovation and growth.Have a framework for decisions. Create a decision-making process that prioritizes expertise, aligns with your vision, and focuses on long-term impact. This keeps you on track and avoids distractions.Define success on your terms. Success isn’t just about meeting short-term revenue goals—it’s about creating something sustainable, meaningful, and aligned with your broader vision. By focusing on the long-term, you can create a foundation that supports growth, resilience, and purpose, ensuring your business thrives well into the future.   Gabe's best advice for entrepreneurs: Move beyond the need to deploy capital and into a conversation about how do you make sure this capital or some appreciated version of this capital exists a hundred years from now.Let’s work together As an entrepreneur, I know the challenge of balancing immediate goals with long-term growth. That’s why I’m passionate about helping entrepreneurs like you build businesses that last. Let’s work together to implement strategies that align with Gabe’s approach. Schedule a 15-minute chat today. Resources mentioned: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don'tConnect with Gabe Galvez: LinkedInCAPTARGETMerger LabsFollow Beyond 8 Figures: LinkedInXWebsite