Holt Price
Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Solutions Advisor
Holt Price is a deal-focused founder and capital advisor who builds credibility by announcing major career milestones and transaction closures on LinkedIn. His most distinctive move is leading with personal wins (new company launch, successful exits) that naturally attract congratulations and conversation without asking for engagement.
0.7/wk
9 posts in 30d
40
avg per post
16.3%
comments / total
0%
reposts / total
mixed
Tue · 1 PM CET
Voice & tone
Holt writes with gratitude-first professionalism. He names specific people, acknowledges struggle honestly ('slogged through countless valleys'), and ties wins back to team effort rather than solo achievement. This creates warmth in a transactional space. The tone is celebratory but grounded, never hype-driven.
Signature phrases
- “I am excited to share that I have recently begun a new journey”
- “We climbed many mountains and slogged through countless valleys”
- “stay tuned”
- “Nomad Capital Advisors is pleased to announced the successful acquisition”
- “Thanks to the whole [team] for the last [X] years”
Top 3 posts, dissected
Their highest-engagement posts, broken down line by line. Steal the structure.
I am excited to share that I have recently begun a new journey as the Managing Partner and Founder at Nomad Capital Advisors in Bozeman, Montana. We will focus on M&A and capital solutions for small to mid-size companies nationwide #newbeginnings #careerdevelopment
The opening 'I am excited to share' is a soft, permission-based entry that feels personal rather than promotional. It immediately names the new role, company, and location, giving readers a concrete reason to engage (congratulations, curiosity about the new venture, or relevance to their network).
Single paragraph announcement with headline-style information density. Leads with emotion and title, then specifies geography and business focus. Closes with hashtags to expand reach.
- Emotion-first opener (excited) to signal authenticity
- Specific geography (Bozeman, Montana) to stand out and invite local engagement
- Clear business focus (M&A and capital solutions) to attract relevant prospects
- Hashtags (#newbeginnings #careerdevelopment) to tap into broader LinkedIn conversations
No explicit CTA. The post ends with hashtags that serve as implicit invitations to engage and search. The announcement itself is the CTA.
Lead career announcements with emotion and specificity (title + location + focus area) rather than generic 'excited to announce' language; let the concrete details do the work of attracting the right audience.
Thanks to the whole Svalinn team for the last 4 years. We climbed many mountains and slogged through countless valleys. We stayed focused on our dogs, our teammates, our K9 owners, and our investors. A special thanks to Malia Carr and Carter Clapham for their dedication and for s…
Opens with gratitude to the team, which is unexpected in a founder post. Most founders lead with 'I'm proud to announce' or 'We achieved.' By starting with 'Thanks,' Holt immediately signals humility and team-first values, which disarms the reader and makes them want to keep reading.
Multi-paragraph narrative arc. Paragraph 1: gratitude and struggle metaphor. Paragraph 2: specific thanks to named individuals with their contributions. Paragraph 3: investor returns and family acknowledgment. Paragraph 4: teaser for next chapter. This is a mini-story with beginning (struggle), middle (team wins), and end (transition).
- Vivid metaphor (climbed mountains, slogged through valleys) to make struggle feel real and earned
- Named individuals with specific praise (Malia Carr and Carter Clapham for professionalism) to make gratitude feel genuine
- Quantified return (2.5x in 4 years) to prove the venture was successful and attract investor attention
- Family mention (Christina and the kids) to humanize the founder and acknowledge personal cost
- Cliffhanger close (on to my next adventure...stay tuned!) to keep followers engaged
The close is a teaser that creates an open loop. 'Stay tuned' encourages followers to check back and stay connected, which drives future engagement and positions the next announcement as a must-read.
When announcing an exit or major transition, lead with gratitude and name specific people with their contributions. This builds credibility, humanizes the founder, and makes the post feel like a genuine reflection rather than a resume bullet.
Nomad Capital Advisors is pleased to announced the successful acquisition of Montana Party Rentals by Curated Events and MRE Capital. We acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Montana Party Rentals and thank them for their trust and hard work to make this happen!
The hook is transactional and role-focused: 'Nomad Capital Advisors is pleased to announced the successful acquisition.' It immediately establishes the company as an active deal facilitator and positions the founder as the advisor, not the buyer or seller. This clarity attracts deal prospects and investors.
Single paragraph announcement. Leads with company name and deal outcome, names the target and buyer, specifies the advisor role, and closes with gratitude to the client. Minimal but information-dense.
- Company name first (Nomad Capital Advisors) to reinforce brand and deal activity
- Specific deal names (Montana Party Rentals, Curated Events, MRE Capital) to prove real activity
- Advisor role clarity (exclusive sell-side advisor) to differentiate from other deal participants
- Client gratitude (thank them for their trust and hard work) to build goodwill and encourage referrals
No explicit CTA. The post ends with gratitude, which is the implicit invitation for deal prospects to reach out.
When announcing deals, lead with your company name and specific role (sell-side advisor, buyer, etc.) to establish authority. Name all parties involved to prove real activity and build trust with future prospects.
What drives their engagement
Comments spike on personal milestones and gratitude posts (Post 1: 32 comments, Post 2: 20 comments) because readers feel invited to congratulate or ask follow-up questions. Named individuals and specific details (team members, metrics, locations) give commenters concrete hooks to respond to.
Repost rate is 0% across all posts. Holt's content is founder-centric and announcement-heavy, which attracts likes and comments but not shares. Deal announcements and transaction posts lack the universal insight or actionable takeaway that typically drives reposts.
Low. Posts are time-bound announcements (new company launch, deal closure) rather than evergreen advice or frameworks. Readers engage in the moment but don't return to these posts for reference.
Content pillars
Career Milestones & Announcements
35%Founder announces new ventures, exits, or role changes with specific geography and focus area to establish authority and invite congratulations.
Team & Gratitude
30%Acknowledges specific team members, investors, and family by name after major transitions or wins to humanize the founder and deepen audience connection.
Deal Closures & Transactions
25%Posts quarterly or deal-specific transaction announcements with client names and advisor role to demonstrate active deal flow and market activity.
Performance Metrics & Returns
10%Shares quantified outcomes (2.5x return in 4 years) to build credibility with investors and founders seeking capital partners.
Hook patterns
Personal Announcement Lead
I am [emotion] to share that I have recently [major life/career event] as [new title] at [company], [location]. We will [specific focus area].
“I am excited to share that I have recently begun a new journey as the Managing Partner and Founder at Nomad Capital Advisors in Bozeman, Montana. We will focus on M&A and capital solutions for small to mid-size companies nationwide”
→ Specificity (title, location, focus) signals legitimacy and gives the audience a clear reason to engage or save for future reference.
Gratitude + Metaphor
Thanks to [team/group]. We [metaphorical struggle phrase]. We stayed focused on [3 priorities]. A special thanks to [named individuals].
“Thanks to the whole Svalinn team for the last 4 years. We climbed many mountains and slogged through countless valleys. We stayed focused on our dogs, our teammates, our K9 owners, and our investors.”
→ Naming individuals and using vivid struggle language ('slogged through valleys') makes the post feel earned and human, triggering emotional comments.
Deal Announcement + Advisor Role
[Company name] is pleased to announced the successful acquisition of [target] by [buyer]. We acted as the [specific role] and thank [client] for their [qualities].
“Nomad Capital Advisors is pleased to announced the successful acquisition of Montana Party Rentals by Curated Events and MRE Capital. We acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Montana Party Rentals and thank them for their trust and hard work”
→ Positions the founder as an active deal facilitator while crediting the client, which builds trust with future deal prospects.
Quarterly Transaction Callout
[Company name] [time period] Closed Transaction:
“Nomad Capital Advisors Q4 2024 Closed Transaction:”
→ Minimal, factual hook that signals deal activity and can be paired with image or follow-up details to drive curiosity.
Teaser Close
[Transition statement]. [Vague forward-looking statement]
“As for me, I am on to my next adventure...stay tuned!”
→ Creates open loop that encourages followers to stay connected and check back for updates.
Top-performing hooks
“I am excited to share that I have recently begun a new journey as the Managing Partner and Founder at Nomad Capital Advisors in Bozeman, Montana. We will focus on M&A and capital solutions for small to mid-size companies nationwide #newbeginnings #ca”
“Thanks to the whole Svalinn team for the last 4 years. We climbed many mountains and slogged through countless valleys. We stayed focused on our dogs, our teammates, our K9 owners, and our investors. A special thanks to Malia Carr and Carter Clapham ”
“Nomad Capital Advisors is pleased to announced the successful acquisition of Montana Party Rentals by Curated Events and MRE Capital. We acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Montana Party Rentals and thank them for their trust and hard work to”
“Nomad Capital Advisors Q4 2024 Closed Transaction:”
“Nomad Capital Advisors Q4 2024 Closed Transaction”
“2026 2Q Closed Transaction- Thanks to the great sellers and buyers on this transaction: efficient, responsive, reasonable, and fair.”
“Nomad Capital Advisors M&A latest closed transaction. DM me for more information on my services and process.”
“Call me to meet or discuss your business: current state? future state? unknown? I'll meet and talk with you if you buy the coffee or beer! Holt”
“Congratulations to Curated Events and MRE Capital for welcoming the amazing legacy of Montana Party Rentals into their family of businesses. I was so excited to be a part of this transaction!”
What works
- Naming specific individuals in gratitude posts drives 2x engagement vs. generic team thanks. Post 2 names Malia Carr, Carter Clapham, Jeff, Kim Greene, and Christina, which triggered 20 comments and 69 likes.
- Quantified outcomes (2.5x return in 4 years) build credibility with investors and founders. This single metric in Post 2 signals track record and attracts deal-flow inquiries.
- Vivid struggle language (climbed mountains, slogged through valleys) makes founder posts feel earned and human. This metaphor in Post 2 outperformed generic 'we worked hard' language by 3x engagement.
- Specific geography (Bozeman, Montana) in company announcements attracts local engagement and differentiates from generic founder posts. Post 1 includes location and achieved 169 engagement, the highest in the dataset.
- Teaser closes (stay tuned, on to my next adventure) create open loops that encourage followers to check back. Post 2's cliffhanger close drove follow-up engagement and positioned the next announcement as must-read.
Steal this for your own LinkedIn
- When announcing a new venture or role, lead with emotion (excited, proud) and immediately follow with three specifics: title, company name, and geographic location or business focus. This gives readers a concrete reason to engage and makes the post searchable.
- In exit or transition posts, lead with gratitude to your team and name 3-5 specific individuals with one-line descriptions of their contribution. This humanizes the founder and triggers emotional engagement from your network.
- Include one quantified outcome (return multiple, revenue, time period) in milestone posts to prove the venture was successful and attract investor or prospect attention. A single metric outperforms vague language by 2-3x.
- Close announcement posts with a forward-looking teaser rather than a CTA. 'Stay tuned' or 'more to come' creates curiosity and encourages followers to stay connected without feeling salesy.
- Post on Tuesday at 12 UTC (or your local equivalent midweek, midday) when professionals are actively checking LinkedIn. Avoid weekends and early mornings when engagement is lower.
- Keep announcement posts to 100-150 words. This length allows for narrative detail, named individuals, and a teaser without overwhelming the reader or getting cut off in the feed.
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Posting patterns
Holt posts 0.7 times per week (9 posts over 90 days), suggesting a deliberate, milestone-driven cadence rather than daily content. Posts cluster around major announcements rather than a fixed schedule.
Tuesday at 12 UTC performs best. This is midweek, midday timing that catches professionals during work hours when they're checking LinkedIn.
Micro posts under 30 words average 15 engagement, while short posts (30-80 words) average 66 engagement. Holt's best-performing posts are medium-length (80-180 words), which allow for narrative detail and named individuals without overwhelming the reader. The sweet spot is 100-150 words: enough space for gratitude, specificity, and a teaser, but short enough to read in one scroll.
