🎙️ Episode 26 – The Dangers of Private Equity: When the Suits Buy the Ladders

When giant investment firms start buying local home-improvement companies, homeowners pay the price. In this episode of The STAN’dard, Liz and Kevin break down what’s really happening behind the scenes when private equity takes over trusted, family-owned remodelers.

From sudden company shutdowns and vanishing warranties to the red flags every homeowner should look for — this episode pulls back the curtain on an industry shake-up that’s hitting closer to home than most people realize.

☕ What’s Inside:

• Why private equity firms are targeting local remodelers

• How these buyouts impact quality, employees, and homeowners

• Real stories from companies that collapsed overnight

• Five signs a company might be owned by investors

• Why family-owned businesses still matter more than ever

💡 You’ll Learn:

• How to research who really owns the company you’re hiring
• The questions every homeowner should ask before signing a contract
• How to protect yourself — and your community — from corporate takeovers

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