What has been your experience with advisory boards?
Hey fellow searchers, and a happy 2026 to you all!
I am currently searching within Ontario, Canada, with a focused thesis on consolidating the Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical sectors. I am aiming to have my Advisory Board/Non-Executive Directors squared away before mid-February, or at the latest by the end of Q1.
I believe a strong "brain trust" is essential for vetting targets against my criteria and navigating the integration of these technical trades.
I would value the community’s insight on two fronts:
1) How would you go about sourcing these such profiles?
2) What has been your experience putting together a non-executive board?
Any assistance or lessons learned from those who have walked this path would be greatly appreciated.