You bought the business…
Now the hard part starts.
Running a newly acquired company is a different mountain to climb.
We help searchfund and entrepreneurship through acquisition (EtA) operators utilize a proven operating system, align their team, build enterprise value, and scale with clarity — without burning out.
What you’re up against.
The challenges of stepping into the CEO seat of a company you bought has unique challenges. And they aren’t going away on their own.
Maybe you’re now facing…
Juggling growth, culture, and investor expectations — all while figuring out how to actually run this business
An unclear path forward, external headwinds, and surprises you didn’t catch in due diligence
Being stuck in the weeds and constantly putting out fires
A team that isn’t aligned, doesn’t trust you yet, and has gaps to fill
Limited ability to know how the team and the business are performing
And maybe you are even wondering…“what did I get myself into?”
I’ve walked the same path.
Anthony Macleod
I did a self-funded search that led to the formation of the company I built and sold. I know the energy and focus it takes to grow and lead a business. I’ve lived the ups and downs, worried about cash, people, and performance — while carrying the weight of leadership.
Pinnacle was our cheat code. It helped us grow and thrive through each challenge, mistake, and setback. Now, I’m taking what I learned to help other entrepreneurial teams grow, increase value, and have fun doing it.
Quick Facts:
Co-Founder & CEO of Ally Pediatric Therapy in Phoenix, AZ. Grew to 8+ locations, 300+ employees. Successful majority sale of the business in 2022.
Certified Pinnacle Business Guide | 3x Inc. 5000 | 2x Phoenix Business Journal Best Places to Work | Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 | Member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
Your path for the climb: the Pinnacle Approach.
People: It all starts with having the right people in the right seats. A unified team working towards a common goal.
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Purpose: Why do you exist, where are you trying to go, and how are you going to get there? This clarity will develop the strategy for your journey.
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Playbooks: Develop a playbook that is clear and consistently followed by all.
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Perform: Even the best plan is useless without follow-through and execution. Consistent practice and the right meeting structure will yield exceptional performance.
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Profit: With the right people, a clearly defined purpose, a detailed playbook, and consistent performance…profits and a truly valuable company will follow.
Heard of EOS® or Traction? Great — you’re in the right place.
EOS® or Entpreprenurial Operating System (and the book Traction) opened the door for countless entrepreneurs to bring order to chaos. If you’ve used EOS, you probably already believe in the power of operating systems. So do we.
But here’s the thing:
Your business isn’t a one-size-fits-all. Your system shouldn’t be either.
Key Differences:
Pinnacle is customized to you vs. other systems that are dogmatic, rigid, and inflexible.
Pinnacle draws from the “source code” for several frameworks and concepts to leverage the best-in-class tools.
Pinnacle is constantly evolving to stay sharp, unlike other systems that haven’t changed in 15+ years.
How Pinnacle is Different than EOS.
We get searchers.
“We had a tremendous few days with Anthony as our guide working on getting us setup with the Pinnacle tools…it has already added a ton of value to TPA and the way we do things.”
Connor Pera (CEO, The Print Authority). Acquired via self-funded search.
Some of the searchfund / EtA clients we have worked with:
Pinnacle Baseline Assessment
See where you stand. Take the free Pinnacle Baseline Assessment.
The Pinnacle Baseline Assessment is a free, quick, and easy online assessment that will give you insight into where you score with the “5 P’s” of the Pinnacle Approach.
