Forty years. Six exits. And still not ready to hang up the boots.

When I sat down with Adam Sherlock, CEO at Qinecsa, I came away with three big lessons:

• Trust your gut. Adam’s conviction in first instincts when looking at acquisitions only grows stronger with experience. The spreadsheet comes later.
• Micro vs. Macro. Build the best business you can (micro), but never forget the market cycle (macro). Timing will always shape the outcome.
• Keep building. Retirement doesn’t suit everyone. For Adam, creating companies, teams and solutions is what fuels him.

What I liked about Adam: he’s a genuinely lovely guy — friendly, kind, generous, and wonderfully understated considering his track record.

What I admire most is how Adam blends the restless energy of an entrepreneur with the discipline of a professional CEO. That balance is rare — and it left me thinking about how I keep the fire burning while staying intentional.

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