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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 3 MIN

Great Businesses Aren’t Always Forever Holds

from 5 Minutes in the Lower Middle Market · host Mikk Markus / PrivateEquityGuy

In this episode of 5 Minutes in the Lower Middle Market, we explore why good lower middle market deals should not go to zero and why great businesses are not always automatic forever holds.The lesson: great investing is not just about creating upside, but also about protecting against value degradation.0:00 Craig Tupper’s view on lower middle market investing0:33 Why private equity deals should not go to zero1:36 The tension behind long-term ownership2:08 Why holding forever can mean betting against capitalism2:47 When long-term ownership can still work3:07 Knowing when it is time to sell

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