Adam Markley is the CEO & Founder of Prox Capital Group, a fund investing in small to mid-sized businesses. Adam has direct experience sourcing, underwriting, and closing acquisition deals in the self-funded search model — from initial deal screening to post-acquisition operations.

At SMBash 2026, Adam leads a Live Deal Review Workshop, walking attendees through real acquisitions in real time. He breaks down how he evaluates businesses, what financials he zeroes in on, and how he structures offers — giving searchers a rare look at how an experienced operator thinks when a deal is actually on the table.