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Adam’s expertise in private equity, employee-focused leadership skills and business management experience make him an in-demand source for business news stories and a popular speaker, teacher and coach. Known for his signature humor, contagious energy and down-to-earth approach, Adam makes even difficult or mundane topics accessible and fresh. Click on the links below to see Adam in action.

VIDEOS

Contractor Succession

Military Makeover

Microsoft Commercial

Life Lessons from the Corner Office Ep1

Should I Take This Job?

Life Lessons from the Corner Office Ep2

Climbing the Corporate Ladder

Life Lessons from the Corner Office Ep3

Management vs Leadership

PODCASTS

Lifeblood.live

The Home Service Expert Podcast

Dig In

Contractor Succession

Rocky Lalvani: Profit Answer Man

Kerry Lutz: Financial Survival Network

The Private Equity Podcast

M&A Science

The Private Equity Podcast

The Scott Becker Private Equity Podcast

Home Service Expert

CFO BookShelf

Business Round Table

Money Savage

Business Owner Freedom

Think Business

PRINT

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OC Leader Board

The Art of the Sale
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Orange County Business Journal

Building Industry Giants
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Orange County Business Journal

Brea HVAC Co. CoolSys Aims for $2B Valuation
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Corporate Development Insider

Peer-to-peer Perspectives on Building Enterprise Value with Private Equity
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OC Leader Board

A Blue-Collar CEO, Born on the 4th of July
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Orange County Business Journal

Fast-Growing Brea Firm Acquires 2 at End of June
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Orange County Business Journal

General Counsel Finds Cool Career
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Los Angeles Business Journal

Equity Firm Banks on Direct Loans

FORBES.COM

Forbes Official Member Adam Coffey

November 30, 2021

Understanding The Importance Of EBITDA When Selling A Business

Many entrepreneurs — and this may be true of you, too — want to reduce the taxes they pay. To achieve that aim, they do everything they can to limit their business’ cash profit, including recognizing a host of expenses that lower that profit and, therefore, their tax liability. If this is how you run your business, rest assured that working to legally reduce your taxes is okay.

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October 14, 2021

What Road Trips Can Teach You About Achieving Your Career Goals
I believe there’s a silent crisis facing many American workers. It could flow through any organization and any industry, and many people might not even be aware of it. I’m talking about the career killer that can keep people stuck in the same office, at the same company and in the same position for years (or maybe even decades).
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Septemer 15, 2021

How Private Equity Can Help Build Your Business
If you’re like many entrepreneurs, you might be leaving money on the table — without even realizing it. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in or whether you’re doing everything right. You may be able to increase how much you make from your business by making one simple shift…
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August 10, 2021

Two Exercises To Help You Decide If A Job Opportunity Is Right For You
Over the past 15 years, I’ve been fortunate to be a regular guest speaker for some universities’ executive MBA programs. Most of the candidates I meet during my lectures are mid-career professionals in their 30s or 40s.
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July 12, 2021

The No. 1 Question Every Business Leader Should Ask Themselves: Why?
Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the good fortune to serve as president and CEO of several different service companies owned by private equity firms. At each of these companies, my goal coming in was to position that organization for rapid expansion. And, what I’ve come to realize is that, across the board, reaching that goal always starts with asking one very important question: Why? …
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Engineered Systems Magazine

Adam Coffey, CEO of Coolsys, Honored by Orange County Business Journal
BREA, Calif. — The Orange County Business Journal recognized Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys, in its annual OC 50 Special Report. Known as the Orange County Business Journal’s Annual Inventory of Influence, the special report features the most influential business leaders and individuals in Orange County…
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Inc. Magazine

The Private Equity Playbook by Adam Coffey
Not all money is the same. And while this may or may be your main point of concentration, understanding how money works, who to partner with, who to avoid will save you a lot of time in your entrepreneurial journey. Even if you’re more of an inventor type it’s good to have enough knowledge on this side to be dangerous.
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Market Watch

CoolSys Creates Relief Fund to Support Employees Impacted by COVID-19, Natural Disasters and Emergencies
CoolSys has created a relief fund to provide financial support for employees during the pandemic and other unexpected life challenges. Initially created to help employees who were furloughed due to COVID-19, the CoolSys Cares Employee Relief Fund has now been expanded to assist..
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Chief Executive

Best Ideas: Getting Financials Right
A dozen CEOs and CFOs share ideas for using financial strategies and tactics to navigate the post-pandemic environment.
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ACHR: The News

Adam Coffey, CEO of Coolsys, Recognized As Influential Leader
BREA, Calif. — The Orange County Business Journal recognized Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys in its annual OC 50 Special Report. Known as the Orange County Business Journal’s Annual Inventory of Influence, the special report features the most influential business leaders and individuals in Orange County, California, who have risen in their careers and professional endeavors beyond their peers…
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Private Equity Professional

Ares Buys CoolSys from Audax
Ares Management has acquired Source Refrigeration Holdings (DBA CoolSys) from Audax Private Equity. CoolSys is the parent of company of a number of refrigeration and HVAC companies nationwide. Audax acquired Source Refrigeration from Arsenal Capital Partners in December 2015.
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PHCP Pros

Source Refrigeration Names Adam Coffey, President and CEO
Source Refrigeration & HVAC announced that Adam Coffey has been appointed as its new president and chief executive officer. Founder Brad Howard will remain in his position as chairman, working with Coffey to further develop the company’s strategic vision, organic and acquisition growth initiatives, and customer relationships.
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