Jackim Delivers Presentation on Business Valuation at SSIA Conference
Rich Jackim, JD, MBA, of Jackim Woods & Company and Sports Club Advisors, delivered an insightful presentation entitled “Mergers & Acquisitions in the Sports & Social Industry” at the 2025 Sport & Social Industry Association (SSIA) Conference in Las Vegas. Jackim has been involved in 9 transactions in the sports and social industry, on either the buy-side or sell-side.
The session drew a packed house of sports and social league owners and operators who were eager to learn about key aspects of business valuation in their sector.
Mr. Jackim’s presentation covered crucial topics designed to enhance the attendees’ understanding of mergers and acquisitions, including:
• How to value a sports & social league
• Identifying the key factors buyers look at when evaluating a league
• Understanding who the most likely buyers are for your business
• How these concepts can be used to increase the value of a business
Drawing on his expertise in mergers & acquisitions, valuations, and strategic planning in the sports and social industry, Mr. Jackim shared his thoughts on the current M&A market for sports and social leagues and a basic valuation formula that is more accurate and useful than the rules of thumb that are commonly used. He emphasized that while rules of thumb might seem easy, they are “almost always wrong” because they don’t consider the specific nuances of each business.
Attendees also gained valuable knowledge from “Done Deals and Lessons Learned” case studies, including acquisitions made by FXA Sports and Austin Sports & Social Club (ASSC).
The presentation ended with Jackim providing actionable advice on “Ways to Build Value in Your Club,” such as having the right legal and ownership structure and diversifying revenue streams.
For a copy of this presentation, please contact us at rjackim@jackimwods.com.
About the Presenter and Jackim Woods & Co.
Rich Jackim is an business broker, education industry entrepreneur, and former mergers and acquisitions attorney.
For the last 25 years, Rich has been providing boutique investment banking services to middle-market companies.
Rich also founded a successful training and certification company called the Exit Planning Institute, which he sold to a private equity group in 2012.
Rich is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, The $10 Trillion Dollar Opportunity: Designing Successful Exit Strategies for Middle Market Businesses.
Jackim Woods & Co offers skilled mergers and acquisitions advisory services to privately businesses, including nine sports and social leagues, in both sell-side and buy-side transactions. Jackim Woods & Co has arranged over 100 successful transactions, ranging from less than one million to more than eighty million dollars in value.
If you own a sports and social league and are interested in exploring your options, I would welcome an opportunity to speak with you. Feel free to contact me at 224-513-5142 or rjackim@jackimwoods.com.
