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We Started Prevail to Protect Business Owners at the Moment It Matters Most
Helping owners avoid rushed decisions, misaligned outcomes, and missed value.
Why We Do This
I’ve spent over 30 years helping business owners grow, scale, and eventually exit their companies. I’ve seen the good exits, owners who planned ahead, positioned strategically, and walked away with the outcome they deserved.
But I’ve also seen the preventable disasters. The owner who had a heart attack at 58 and whose business was liquidated within months. The manufacturer whose partner died unexpectedly, forcing a fire sale to pay estate taxes. The service company whose owner “wasn’t ready yet” until a major health diagnosis made the decision for him.
And just as often, I’ve seen owners harmed by poor guidance. Businesses rushed to market before they were ready. Values overstated to win a listing, then negotiated down under pressure. Buyers introduced without proper vetting, exposing employees, customers, and reputations to unnecessary risk.
In every case, the same thought haunted me: This didn’t have to happen this way.
Prevail exists to make sure your story ends differently. We help business owners prepare the right way, understand what their business is truly worth, and navigate one of life’s biggest transitions with strategy, care, and integrity.
- Mark Krohn, Founder & Chairman
What Drives Us
Client-First Always
Your goals, timeline, and priorities drive every decision we make. We don't push transactions; we partner with you to achieve the outcome you deserve.
Relationships Over Transactions
We measure success by the quality of outcomes, not the quantity of deals. That's why we take on fewer clients and provide more attention, because your success is our reputation.
100% Transparency
No surprises, no hidden agendas. We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Our fee structure aligns with your success, and we're upfront about timelines, challenges, and realistic expectations.
Excellence in Execution
Strategy without execution is worthless. We manage every detail from preparation through closing with precision and care, because nothing should be left to chance when this much is at stake.
Meet the Team Behind Your Success
Commitment, creativity, and a deep desire to help people and families achieve their goals define Mark both personally and professionally.
In addition to his leadership at Prevail Transaction Advisory Partners, Mark serves as General Counsel to family offices, advising on business acquisitions and sales, strategic investments, and long term growth planning.
Mark has led companies ranging from early stage startups to organizations generating more than $155 million in annual revenue. His experience spans strategy, operations, growth, and successful exits. Companies he has worked with have been recognized for excellence and growth, including honors from Crain’s Cleveland Business, Weatherhead 100, the Greater Akron Chamber, Cascade Capital, and others.
Mark is equally committed to his community, with a long history of volunteer leadership. His service has been recognized by organizations including the Greater Akron Chamber, YMCA, Leadership Akron, United Way of Summit County, Rotary Club of Akron, and Sales and Marketing Executives International.
Outside of work, Mark values time with his wife Lori and their three children, Alexandria, Nicole, and Noelle. His personal mantra, “Vision, Focus + Execution,” is a daily reminder in their home.
Mark is known as a trusted advisor and mentor who helps others identify opportunity, navigate complexity, and move forward with confidence.
Paige is a highly motivated and passionate professional who loves supporting and working with businesses. Having grown up in a family that owns a local business in Youngstown, she has long been rooted in the success of small and medium-sized businesses. Witnessing firsthand the dedication and hard work required to make a business flourish has fueled her desire to contribute to its growth.
Paige had the privilege of being a 4-year collegiate soccer player at the University of Mount Union, where she earned her BA. She then went on to earn her MBA from the University of Akron.
Starting her career at the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Paige had the opportunity to work in various roles such as government affairs, economic development, marketing, and project management. Her time at the Chamber offered her insights and experience into the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses of all sizes.
Paige lives in Cleveland with her wife Anna and her dogs Ellie and Archer. Like a true Ohio native, her hobbies change with the season. You can find her at just about any of the Cleveland Guardian’s ‘Dollar Dog Nights’.
We’re not a traditional business brokerage, by design.
We approach every engagement with the understanding that no two business owners, or businesses, are alike. Rather than pushing transactions forward on a fixed timeline, we take the time to understand what matters most to each owner and tailor our strategy accordingly.
Our focus isn’t just on closing a deal. It’s on delivering a thoughtful outcome that aligns with your goals, protects what you’ve built, and positions you well for what comes next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions business owners ask us most often.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with us directly!