The Overture Group IA

10/15/2026

Employee-owned companies face a talent challenge that most organizations never encounter.

They compete for leadership talent against companies that can offer stock options and equity packages, all while protecting the value of the shares their employee-owners already hold. Getting executive compensation right in that environment takes a careful hand and a real understanding of how ownership culture, retention, and long-term value work together. It's work we're increasingly proud to do alongside ESOP companies, helping them attract and keep the leaders who will carry the business forward.

If your organization is navigating leadership or compensation decisions in an employee-owned structure, reach out to our team: https://bit.ly/43XIc0f

10/13/2026

As mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the middle market, privately held companies are paying closer attention to how they protect both their business and their leadership teams. One of the most effective tools available is also one of the most misunderstood: a well-designed Change in Control agreement. Far from being a simple executive perk, these agreements are a business protection and risk management strategy that helps keep key leaders focused and in place through a transition. Bob Lindeman, our Managing Director and Founding Partner, breaks down how they work and why they matter more than ever.

Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3T063cD

10/07/2026

2027 salary budgets may look remarkably similar to 2026—but what's happening underneath those numbers is more interesting.

Employers are changing where they invest compensation dollars, how they approach critical skills and retention, and how they balance salary increases with rising benefit costs.

We've pulled together several of the trends we're watching as organizations finalize their 2027 compensation strategies. Swipe through for a few of the key findings.

Planning for 2027? Comment or message us and we'll send you the full report.

09/29/2026

At The Overture Group, we do more than fill roles. We build lasting relationships that help our clients attract, retain, and motivate the talent they need to succeed. Swipe through to see how we can help, from executive search to compensation consulting.

Learn more about our services: https://bit.ly/47kI4cJ

09/22/2026

High-performing, growth-oriented companies have one vital relationship in common: a strong partnership between the CEO and the CFO.

Built on trust, communication, and a shared vision, that relationship shapes culture and drives results across the entire organization. John Liacone, our Co-Founder and Managing Director, drew on 30 years of executive search experience and conversations with hundreds of CEOs and CFOs to explore what makes that partnership work.

Download the white paper here: https://bit.ly/4h48OTc

09/17/2026

A well-designed compensation strategy keeps a high-level workforce in place for the long term. Our compensation consultants work directly with boards and senior leadership teams to build programs that reward performance, reflect the market, and support the business as it grows. When you work with a firm like ours, you get results that show.

Reach out to start a conversation: https://bit.ly/43XIc0f

09/15/2026

Scaling a business takes more than a great idea — it takes the right people to help move it forward.

We’re excited to share that The Overture Group's founding partner Brandi Adam Mueller will join the panel at Connect and Compound’s upcoming Scaling Businesses event on September 17 at Signature Aviation in Cedar Rapids.

She’ll join fellow panelists Matt Gunderson, Owner & President of Executive Aero Club, and Matthew Swift, CEO & Co-Founder of Big Grove Brewery, for a conversation about what it really takes to scale a business — including the lessons, challenges, and decisions that happen along the way.

📅 Thursday, September 17 | 4–7 PM
📍 Signature Aviation | Cedar Rapids

We’re looking forward to seeing Brandi bring the people and leadership perspective to the conversation!

09/08/2026

Hiring for a high-level role is a stressful decision for an organization to make. Our goal is to make it feel manageable with a process that keeps you informed at every step and does the hard work of defining the right fit before the search ever begins. We are grateful to the clients who trust us with these decisions, and glad when the experience reflects the partnership we aim for.

Ready to make your next great hire? We would love to be part of it.

Get in touch: https://bit.ly/43XIc0f

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Strong HR leadership is one of the most underrated competitive advantages a middle market company can have. The right person shapes culture, reduces costly turnover, and aligns the workforce with where the business is headed. Bill Wright, our Director, put together a free white paper on the value of strong HR leadership and what to look for when building that function.

Download it here: https://bit.ly/4h0Q6MK