In this episode of Leading In The Dark, Nick Akers sits down with Adam Markley — CEO & Founder of PROX Capital Group — for an unfiltered look at entrepreneurship through acquisition, leadership under pressure, and the realities behind signing multi-million-dollar personal guarantees.
Adam shares the unconventional journey that took him from failing out of college…
to leading global operations…
to acquiring companies across the U.S.…
to raising a fund that supports other operators on the same path.
Together, Nick and Adam explore:
What personal guarantees really mean
The psychology of risk and resilience
Why some operators succeed — and why others end up in bankruptcy
What most people overlook in due diligence
How intrapreneurial environments unlock talent
Why stacking the deck for success matters more than chasing growth
How Adam screens operators and underwrites deals
The difference between “playing business” and actually running one
Adam also shares his standing offer: helping entrepreneurs evaluate deals so they avoid catastrophic decisions and increase their odds of long-term success.
Raw. Honest. Tactical.
This is a masterclass for anyone interested in business ownership, leadership, or the human side of high-stakes decision-making.
Listen now and learn why no deal is infinitely better than a bad deal.
