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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

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 investing 0:33 Why private equity deals should not go to zero 1:36 The tension behind long-term ownership 2:08 Why holding forever can mean b...

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