This week at Sinclair Range, we catch up on the high-stakes drama and deals of 2026. From a $100 million private credit mandate to a "hostile takeover" attempt that required a 48-hour emergency rescue, we dive into the real-world grit of restructuring and transition.

Interesting Deal / File of the Week: $100M Private Credit & Ontario Machining

We went to market on a $100 million private credit offering for an established Canadian lender filling a $1.5 billion gap in the market. We also continue to market a precision machining firm in Ontario that is successfully pivoting into the aerospace sector following a challenging 2024.

Lesson Learned: Mastering the Pitch

Stop reading AI scripts and ditch the "fluff" (p. 4). We break down the essential hierarchy of a professional pitch: the 30-second "hook," the 3-minute "how," and the 10-minute "deal"—specifically how to get in, how to get out, and what happens in between.

Struggle of the Week: The Rogue Contractor & The $2M Save

A raw look at a contractor who attempted a hostile takeover of a client during a CCAA filing. We detail the immediate contract termination, the subsequent $2 million financing collapse, and the emergency Sunday night rescue through Sapphire Global Investments.

What I’m Thinking About: Underestimating the Upside

A personal musing on the "3-legged stool" of business, leadership, and self-improvement. We discuss why even seasoned advisors often underestimate their own brand potential and why maintaining positivity is a functional operating requirement for any leader.