With over 34 years in the corporate business world and 20 years as an executive, Powerplay Solutions brings a wealth of experience to the table. Our expertise includes negotiating and integrating multiple acquisitions ranging from $10 million to $500 million. We proudly participated in our company’s largest acquisition of $11.3 billion in 2017.
Paul Clifford, a key figure at Powerplay Solutions, was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, during his youth. He attended Green Bay Southwest High School, where he excelled in sports, serving as captain of the football, hockey, and track teams. Paul led his high school football team in rushing during his junior and senior years and earned 1st Team All-League honors in the Fox Valley High School Hockey League. He also set a school record in the 4×400 meter relay track team in 1982, a record that still stands today.
Paul continued his athletic career at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, playing football and hockey. He was selected to the IWCHA All-Star hockey team and voted co-MVP and Most Valuable Forward in his freshman year, leading his team to a league championship. He later played semi-professional hockey for the De Pere Deacons in the Badger State Hockey League, winning consecutive state titles in 1985 and 1986.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 1987, Paul joined the Sherwin-Williams Company as a Manager Trainee in 1988. He rose through the ranks to become President and General Manager of Sherwin-Williams Canada in 2013, and later President and General Manager of Sherwin-Williams Latin America.
At Powerplay Solutions, we are dedicated to being a specialized Buy Side Firm in the lower-middle market for mergers and acquisitions. Our strong attention to detail and proven track record of success in M&A are the cornerstones of our service. We focus solely on the buy side, offering personalized, one-on-one service, and we are flexible to meet you at your convenience.
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We strive to make our clients feel comfortable by building relationships based on trust through reliable and clear communication.
We specialize in low-middle market acquisitions, targeting transactions ranging from $1 million to $100 million.
We help clients find the right company or individual to purchase their business. This process involves discussions around succession planning and possible next steps, recognizing the personal and financial challenges involved in such decisions.
At Powerplay Solutions, we set ourselves apart with exceptional customer service, a deep understanding of smaller family and founder-owned businesses, strong personal connections with private equity firms and individual investors, and the agility of a small company. Our approach ensures personalized attention and quick, responsive service to meet your unique needs effectively.
Ready to elevate your strategic advantage? Contact Powerplay Solutions, LLC today to learn how we can empower your success in the world of Buy-Side M&A Consulting and Business Consulting. Let’s turn your business goals into game-winning strategies.
