From Factory Floor to Private Equity: Manufacturing Operations and ETA Investing with Jonas Linke

Описание: Most people who understand manufacturing operations never make it to the ownership side. Jonas Linke did both.

In this episode Jonas shares his journey from plant management in the automotive industry to private equity and search fund investing, covering the real challenges of running manufacturing operations and what it takes to transition from operator to owner.

If you manage a manufacturing business, are thinking about acquiring one through a search fund, or want to understand what PE investors look for in industrial companies, this conversation is for you.

What we cover in this episode:
How automotive industry supply chain pressure builds resilience and problem solving skills that transfer directly to business ownership.

Lean principles as a mindset not just a toolset and how operational discipline drives growth when applied consistently.

What search funds are and why the model fits manufacturing veterans looking for ownership aligned with their values.

How to evaluate a manufacturing acquisition beyond the financials. Why cultural fit and trust with the exiting owner matter as much as the deal structure.

The future of US manufacturing and what it requires from the next generation of leaders.

What plant managers need to develop to make the transition from operator to owner.

About Jonas Linke:
Jonas Linke is a manufacturing veteran and investor with a background spanning factory floor operations in the automotive industry through to private equity and search fund investing.

Jonas brings a rare combination of hands on operational experience and investment perspective to manufacturing business ownership.

LinkedIn:   / jonas-linke-1a48a0132  

About The Industrial Side:
The Industrial Side is a podcast built for operators running real economy businesses in manufacturing, distribution, and home services.

Every episode goes inside the tactical decisions that determine whether an industrial business wins or fails.

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