In this episode, I sit down with Brett Story, the founder of Britehorn Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank. They delve into Brett's transition from corporate law to M&A, the founding and rebranding of Britehorn Partners, and why staying focused on the middle market can be more rewarding than chasing larger deals.  Brett also shares insights into the unique challenges and rewards of working with owner-operators to achieve successful exits and the evolving landscape of M&A. He’ll cover: Why Britehorn Partners is agnostic in terms of industries they serve, focusing on the “who” not the “what”The challenges and rewards of working with owners and founders of family-owned companiesInsights into how demographic shifts, especially among baby boomer business owners, are likely to influence M&A activities in the coming yearsAnd more