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Joined this episode by the one and only Jason Joannides! I was excited for the conversation and it did not disappoint. We talked about acquired structures, setting them on fire and the challenges involved when training in them.  We also got to dive into aspects of truck culture and how to build it (try not to eat the crayons) and of course... all the awesome questions that the audience threw our way!  

On this week's Modern Retail Podcast, senior reporters Melissa Daniels and Gabriela Barkho discuss the acquisition of sanitizer brand Touchland. The startup was bought by Church & Dwight, the personal care group that owns Nair and Arm & Hammer, in an $880 million deal. The staff also discusses the rise and fall of Target in the past couple of years, with the retailer marred by pullback in consumer spending and boycotts. In this episode, Daniels and Barkho also welcome Michelle Gabe (18:40), the director of marketing and partnerships at IFG, the parent company of King's Hawaiian, Grillo's Pickles, and Killer Brownie. Gabe joins the show to discuss what goes into brands' collaborations with entertainment franchises and other pop culture moments, especially in film and television. The trend was kicked into high gear during 2023's summer of “Barbie,” when brands of all sizes went pink. Last year, a similar wave was brought on by the “Wicked” movie. Even prestige TV series are getting in on product tie-ins through brand collaborations, as this past season of “White Lotus” showed. During her previous role at truffle sauce startup Truff, Gabe helped bring these types of partnerships to life, such as a collectibles collaboration with the “Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which garnered a waitlist of 20,000. Here is what she had to say about the best way to approach major IP tie-ins.

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 16th, Old Elk has been acquired by Middle West Spirits, Bardstown Bourbon Co has named a Master Blender, and Blue Run releases the Blue Run Flight SeriesShow Notes: Old Elk acquired by Middle West Spirits; tasting room closed. Oregon ethics panel rejects Pappy Van Winkle scandal fine. InvestBev invests eight-figure sum in Registered Distillery One. Smoke & Oak book explores bourbon and cigar history, pairings, out May 28. Lofted Spirits elevates Dan Callaway to Master Blender. Knob Creek Single Barrel Select now cask strength, Bourbon & Rye, $69.99 SRP. Hard Truth releases American Odd Sweet Mash Bourbon, 100 proof, $69.99. Blue Run Spirits releases Flight Series III "micro batch" whiskeys, $124.99 SRP each. Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, the Alex discusses the journey of building and selling NodeApp an influencer marketing platform with Armin and Mackenzie. They explore the evolution of influencer marketing, user acquisition strategies, and the complexities of the acquisition process. The conversation also touches on the financial implications of acquisitions, the importance of investor relationships, and the impact of DEI programs in entrepreneurship. Additionally, they reflect on the current fundraising landscape and the effects of tariffs on business. The conversation delves into the intricate relationship between US monetary policy and its effects on the Canadian economy, exploring the implications of quantitative easing and tariffs. The speakers discuss the geopolitical dynamics between China and America, particularly in the context of AI competition and the influence of propaganda on public perception. They also touch on the luxury market's production transparency and the complexities of international trade logistics. In this conversation, the speakers explore the transformative impact of AI on society, work, and intellectual property. They discuss the emergence of agentic AI, which will take over various tasks, leading to a significant shift in the workforce. The conversation also touches on the global implications of AI development, particularly in relation to China and the U.S., and the evolving nature of intellectual property in an AI-driven world. Finally, they share practical AI tools and prompts that can enhance productivity and creativity in everyday tasks.Chapters:00:00 The Journey from Inception to Acquisition02:52 The Evolution of Influencer Marketing05:59 Building Node: The Early Days09:05 User Acquisition Strategies and Growth12:00 Navigating the Acquisition Process14:47 Financial Implications of Acquisition17:47 Investor Relationships and Their Impact20:53 The Role of DEI Programs in Entrepreneurship23:56 Fundraising in Today's Market27:03 The Impact of Tariffs on Business30:11 Reflections on Future Acquisitions40:21 Impact of US Monetary Policy on Canada43:06 Understanding Quantitative Easing46:02 The Role of Tariffs in Economic Strategy47:30 Geopolitical Dynamics: China vs. America49:25 AI and Technological Competition51:40 The Influence of Propaganda on Perception01:06:28 Luxury Market and Production Transparency01:11:29 The Rise of Agentic AI01:14:55 The Future of Work and AI01:17:13 AI and the Global Landscape01:21:08 Intellectual Property in the Age of AI01:30:18 Practical AI Tools for Everyday Use

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Arlington Height’s Northpoint Center has been acquired by a Texas investor. According to Crain’s, Encore Enterprises acquired a majority stake in the shopping center for $34 million. It’s located at the intersection of Rand Road and Arlington Heights Road. AmCap affiliates […]

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of May 12, 2025. A motorsports insider talks about the global impact of Indiana's motorsports industry. Plus, an Elkhart manufacturer has been acquired. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

Send us a textSharon Farber is a licensed massage therapist, healer, award-winning artist, medium, and teacher.She studied mediumship at Arthur Findlay College in Stansted England, as well as with US, UK, and Canadian mediums, including Tony Stockwell, Colin Bates, Simon James, Brian Robertson, Joseph Sheil, Rita Berkowitz, Kitty Woud, Eileen Davies, and Lynn Probert.Sharon offers online readings and demos, private consultations, mediumship mentorship, four weekly online mediumship development circle-classes, and frequent 5-hour online beginner classes. She leads in-person mediumship development retreats and classes throughout the United States and Canada.https://sharonfarber.net/Resources:www.SoulAwakeningStore.comwww.claudiumurgan.comclaudiu@claudiumurgan.comhttps://spirituallyinspired.buzzsprout.comSubscribe for more videos! youtube.com/channel/UC6RlLkzUK_LdyRSV7DE6obQSupport the show

In this episode, Ricardo reflects on the end of Skype's cycle. Created in 2003 in Estonia, the application revolutionized online communication, allowing free voice calls and being essential for families, companies, and project managers. Acquired by eBay in 2005 and by Microsoft in 2011, Skype lost ground to more modern solutions such as Zoom, WhatsApp, and Teams. Ricardo highlights that the end of a project or product does not mean failure. Everything has a cycle: beginning, middle, and end. Recognizing when to end something responsibly is an essential skill in project management. Success lies in fulfilling its purpose, not in lasting forever. The end can also be a sign of success. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

On Thursday, Coinbase announced its acquisition of Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal, the largest merger in the crypto industry to date. In this episode, Owen Lau, executive director and senior analyst at Oppenheimer, delves into why Deribit was such a coveted prize, what this deal means for the global derivatives landscape, and how Coinbase is using its position as a public company to cement its dominance. Plus: The importance of Coinbase paying mostly in stock and barely touching its cash How the derivatives market dwarfs spot trading, and is only getting bigger What this means for CME and smaller crypto exchanges And how Base, Coinbase's L2, fits into the long game Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! FalconX Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off Mantle Guest Owen Lau, Executive Director and Senior Analyst at Oppenheimer Timestamps:

Victor Arocho, Byron Jones and Rondy Murphy discuss the Dallas Cowboys trading for George Pickens and Peyt Manning/Eli Manning vying for the New York Giants minority ownership. ContributorsVictor Arocho – @varocho Byron Jones Explore GravyStack: The Ultimate Banking App and Mobile Game for Kids & Teens https://partners.gravystackpartners.com/victorarocho

Victor Arocho, Byron Jones and Rondy Murphy discuss the Dallas Cowboys trading for George Pickens and Peyt Manning/Eli Manning vying for the New York Giants minority ownership. ContributorsVictor Arocho – @varocho Byron Jones Explore GravyStack: The Ultimate Banking App and Mobile Game for Kids & Teens https://partners.gravystackpartners.com/victorarocho

On Thursday, Coinbase announced its acquisition of Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal, the largest merger in the crypto industry to date. In this episode, Owen Lau, executive director and senior analyst at Oppenheimer, delves into why Deribit was such a coveted prize, what this deal means for the global derivatives landscape, and how Coinbase is using its position as a public company to cement its dominance. Plus: The importance of Coinbase paying mostly in stock and barely touching its cash How the derivatives market dwarfs spot trading, and is only getting bigger What this means for CME and smaller crypto exchanges And how Base, Coinbase's L2, fits into the long game Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! FalconX Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off Mantle Guest Owen Lau, Executive Director and Senior Analyst at Oppenheimer Timestamps:

Ep. 164 features Alexander Monahan from OddsJam, a data-driven sports betting platform acquired by Gambling.com Group in a deal worth up to $160 million. Alex returns to the podcast after first joining in early 2023 to share what has changed and what has stayed the same since the nine-figure exit.   Hear them discuss: What life looks like after a $160M acquisition Why he is still focused on helping bettors win with data His reflections on the due diligence and acquisition process Why he and his co-founder stayed bootstrapped without raising capital How the US betting landscape has changed for sharp bettors since 2020 His thoughts on exchanges, promo arbitrage, and the future of sharp betting Why content creation became central to OddsJam's growth How he balances founder pressure with long-term product vision What the integration with Gambling.com has looked like behind the scenes His advice for founders navigating high-stakes M&A conversations Why he still believes there is room for new tools in sports betting   SBC Americas makes its debut in Fort Lauderdale on May 13-15, and you won't want to miss it! Get 50% off your Full Event Pass at checkout using discount code BETTINGSTARTUPSVIP. Secure your ticket now: https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-americas/full-event-pass/    Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more

Today on Sed Contra, the Sacra Doctrina Project's Elliot Polsky and Urban Hannon discuss three medieval theories of the meaning of the word "is," and what difference this makes to contemporary discussions of "esse."Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.For further reading:https://philpapers.org/rec/POLTMShttps://philpapers.org/rec/POLTMS-2https://philpapers.org/rec/POLTSO-22https://philpapers.org/rec/POLSORhttps://www.thomisticmetaphysics.com/ Music attribution: "Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No 3, 3 allegro" by Advent Chamber Orchestra. Acquired here. Edited for length. Used under Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. 

腸泌素藥物如 Semaglutide、Tirzepatide 可以絕佳地控制血糖，更有驚人的減重效果，推出後風靡全球，有長達三年的時間被美國 FDA 認定為供不應求。除了糖尿病、減重效果之外，這些腸泌素藥物亦對大量重要疾病有潛在的治療效果（尚待臨床試驗證實），堪稱當代神藥。Tirzepatide 供應商禮來 (Eli Lilly) 因此躍升世界市值最高藥廠，諾和諾德 (Novo Nordisk) 也因 Semaglutide 一度成為歐洲最有價值的公司。 本集節目邀請到新陳代謝科醫師黃峻偉醫師，他同時是專欄《糖尿病筆記》作者。黃醫師與我們介紹糖尿病藥物、腸泌素的歷史延革，講解為什麼腸泌素藥物能有絕佳的減重表現，也討論這些藥物的巨大影響力。  

Qenta, a global payments company, has announced the acquisition of Pipit Global, a B2B cross-border payments platform operating in over 45 countries. Pipit brings Qenta an international compliant network of over 1 million pay-in points and deep integrations with mobile money systems across Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Ollie Walsh, Co-Founder of Pipit, has been appointed President of Qenta and will lead the platform's expansion. Qenta will add Pipit's infrastructure to its own to accelerate access to cash, mobile money, and compliant digital payments internationally. Qenta specialises in serving remittance networks and migrant communities, facilitating cash, mobile money, alternative payment methods (APMs), and bank transactions in over 45 countries. By integrating regional payment infrastructures with blockchain technology, Qenta is expanding its reach and enabling businesses and individuals to send and receive funds quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. "Cross border payments have long been far too expensive, slow, and inaccessible, particularly for migrants or those without banking services," said Ollie Walsh, President of Qenta. "We saw clear alignment between our thesis of financial inclusion and the mission of Brent de Jong and Qenta. Together, we are delivering the financial services that people need, without sacrificing crucial security, compliance, or transparency standards." Walsh's vision was sparked by his own frustrations navigating remittance systems after relocating from Ireland to England. Under his leadership, Pipit evolved into a universal network of more than 1 million pay-in points and 300 million mobile money accounts, all while maintaining rigorous compliance and fraud prevention protocols. He joins Qenta alongside four other key team members, including Pipit co-founder and CTO Rory Ryan. "Payments keep us internationally connected, and ensuring these networks are efficient, accessible, and secure is paramount to our work at Qenta," said Brent de Jong, Chairman of Qenta. "This acquisition accelerates our vision of building an inclusive, blockchain-powered financial ecosystem that works for everyone, from those with minimal bank access to multinational enterprises. The Pipit team brings the experience and values that align with Qenta's global ambitions of building a resilient worldwide infrastructure." With these enhanced cash and remittance capabilities, Qenta is poised to lead the next chapter in global financial inclusion - bringing efficient tools to help people and regions leapfrog ahead and leave behind their legacy systems. The acquisition of Pipit and rebrand to Qenta under the leadership of Brent de Jong is the first step in the company's mission to build a next-generation financial technology platform designed to bridge traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain and AI. See more stories here.

From zero to over $7M in self-storage assets—discover how two powerhouse women did it. In this insightful episode of the Hero Capital Show, Christy Brock and Margot Kennedy of WIIRE reveal how they pivoted from multifamily to self-storage and built a thriving commercial real estate portfolio—all while raising over $14M in capital. They break down their path from early missteps to mastering capital raises, securing seller-financed deals, and building long-term investor trust. Learn how they structured JV partnerships, overcame investor hesitation post-COVID, and now lead a momentum-driven acquisition pipeline of mom-and-pop self-storage properties with strong cash flow and recession resistance. If you're serious about scaling smart and partnering with credible operators, this is the blueprint. Top 5 Key Takeaways:Why Self-Storage Wins: Christy and Margot favor self-storage over multifamily due to easier operations, better risk management, and faster CapEx execution.Lessons from a $6M Raise Gone Sideways: Christy recounts wiring back nearly $6M due to a failed raise, sharing hard-won insights on investor alignment and structure.Credibility Through Transparency: The duo prioritizes real-time investor updates—even when things go wrong—to foster trust and long-term relationships.Investor Avatar Shift: Their ideal LPs are pre-retirees with capital in IRAs or 401(k)s, seeking cash flow, security, and diversification outside of volatile stocks.Team Sport Scaling: They emphasize partnerships with fund managers and others in the HERO community to raise faster, scale smarter, and close more deals.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

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This week on The Creator Spotlight Podcast we are joined by Adam Biddlecombe, co-founder of Mindstream, a successful AI-focused newsletter which was recently acquired by HubSpot only 17 months after its inception. Adam shares his journey from being a musician to an entrepreneur, the ability to identify and seize an opportunity, and how to prep for acquisition.__AdamLinkedInX/Twitter__Links & ReferencesMindstream__Timestamps00:00 Introducing Adam and Mindstream01:48 Adam's first business in the music industry06:38 The creator/entrepreneur spectrum10:34 Getting started in the newsletter world15:13 The first 1k subscribers and early investments20:51 The skill of identifying an opportunity27:31 Monetizing strategies following rapid growth31:57 The value of using LinkedIn as a creator entrepreneur37:56 How to prepare for acquisition49:06 The three types of exits in business52:20 The biggest opportunities in the creator economy right now

A few weeks ago, we told you that Acquired is doing something in New York City on July 15 with our good friends at J.P. Morgan Payments. Well, the big announcement is finally here: We are doing our 2025 Live Show…  at Radio City Music Hall!Radio City is of course the iconic New York City theater that hosts the Rockettes and the Tony Awards, and has hosted the Grammys, the MTV VMAs, and the NFL Draft. And it's also a storied part of Rockefeller Center, as chronicled on our Standard Oil episodes. We can't think of anything more "Acquired".If you want to be part of the ticket pre-sale, you can sign up at acquired.fm/nyc. While Radio City is the world's largest indoor theater (with room for 6,000 Acquired fans), more than 6,000 folks came to last year's Chase Center show! So get cracking on figuring out which friends and co-workers you want to go with (seats are assigned), and get your hotel + plane tickets booked! Tickets will be available in $100 and $200 tiers.This is — without a doubt — the biggest undertaking we've ever done here at Acquired. In true Broadway fashion, we're keeping the show details under wraps… but trust us, it'll be an evening of surprise and delight. If your idea of fun is the world's greatest business and technology nerds gathering together for a night on the big stage, this is for you. Oh, and a huge thank you to all our friends at J.P. Morgan for making this possible.We can't wait to see you there!Sign up for ticket pre-sale: https://acquired.fm/nyc

David from the Acquired podcast joins us to talk about the fascinating, mysterious and incredible history of Nintendo. From selling concrete, to cards, to toys, and ultimately video game systems, Nintendo has left an intriguing trail behind them. Thanks for watching this episode on the history of Nintendo! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you have the means. Thanks for watching! **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resonantarc

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WrestleMania week is officially in the books and on this episode of No One's Ready For Wrestling we discuss both nights of WrestleMania & NXT Stand & Deliver! WWE drops a major bombshell as they announce the acquisition of Lucha Libra AAA and details on this bombshell. My thoughts on the ending of Night 2 WrestleMania 41. Is Mariah May leaving AEW for WWE? My live experience at my 3rd AEW show. WWE is considering adjustment to WrestleMania schedule for next year and what I would recommend. Karrion Kross' pipebomb promo on the Sam Roberts podcast. Location for Money In The Bank revealed. Blair Davenport (now Bea Priestly) addresses her WWE release. The passing of Steve "Mongo" McMichael. Kairi Sane return is imminent. The best RAW after Mania I've seen. Rusev makes his WWE return. Stephanie Vaquer & IYO SKY put on an amazing match until Roxanne Perez & Giulia attacked them. JD McDonagh makes his return to WWE after an injury. A new stable involving Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins, & Bron Breakker! Zelina Vega wins her 1st WWE title on the SmackDown After Mania. Aliester Black makes his return to WWE. Finally, the TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Championship proves my point on why this match should've been on the WrestleMania card.All this & so much more RIGHT HERE on No One's Ready For Wrestling!

Don't you love the smell of a corporate takeover right after legacy brand portfolios experience cycles of weakness? On April 16, the board of directors of Science in Sport released a statement that confirmed it had received a possible takeover offer from the private equity firm bd-capital. Moreover, it noted that discussions were at an advanced stage…but there could be no certainty that a firm offer (with acceptable terms) will be made. But then about 24 hours after the takeover interest emerged, the legacy sports nutrition brand portfolio announced that it reached agreement on the terms of an all-cash acquisition by bd-capital. But while Science in Sport and PhD Nutrition are still two highly regarded supplement brands, the relentless pursuit of top line growth, during primarily the “Great Shutdown” era, led to some poor historic strategic decisions and an inflated operating structure. So, in the latter portion of 2023, Science in Sport established a new leadership team, performed a full business review, and reset strategic focus. And while these tough strategic decisions provided a more stable platform for future growth, and Science in Sport saw both operational and financial performance improvements…revenue did decline 17.5% YoY to around $69 million in 2024. And based on the Science in Sport Plc closing share price on April 15, the takeover offer by bd-capital represented a 24% premium…valuing the company at about $109 million. But while revenue and EDITDA multiples are a bit wonky, I'd suggest judging the purchase price beyond a set of financial metrics. Firstly, Science in Sport isn't the typical supplement company found everywhere within the U.S. market that deploys an “asset light business model” and essentially is a marketing company. In fact, three years ago, Science in Sport invested ~$10 million to build a state-of-the-art consolidated manufacturing and logistics hub. Next, the private equity firm had closely followed Science in Sport for several years…and believed the declining revenue period presented an opportunity to acquire two strongly positioned sports nutrition brands. And since Science in Sport is within the early stage of a strategic reset, bd-capital likely established enough confidence in early turnaround indicators, that along with its operator-led investment model, sector-specific expertise to support the development of the business (it also owns Symprove and Bonusan), and access to additional capital…could unlock growth potential over a reasonable timeframe. But then, the final portion on my latest first principles content will predict how bd-capital will unlock this next phase of Science in Sport Plc growth potential? And this includes the taking full advantage of the growing endurance nutrition niche of the supplement industry, geographical expansion, and omnichannel footprint expansion. Lastly, I'm fully aware that this corporate takeover isn't the largest, but at just over the $100M mark…it arguably represents a more typical exit event size (especially for a legacy sports nutrition brand portfolio that doesn't generate the bulk of its sales activity from functional foods and/or functional beverages). Unfortunately, the recent collection of billion-dollar M&A transactions, that involved brands that were incubated within the supplement industry, has started to wrongfully set an expectation of what success looks like. So, while those M&A transactions should be applauded…don't miss other categorical learning opportunities (like this one) by only obsessing over outliers.

If you remember from about two weeks ago…within the opening portion of another content piece about the specialty retail brand, I stated that “while we patiently wait for the approved chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring proposal involving Franchise Group, which is the portfolio company that owns The Vitamin Shoppe.” And I recognized that a big announcement would be coming soon because I've closely watched the court proceedings, which was a promise I made to my audience within that original Franchise Group Chapter 11 bankruptcy from more than six months ago. Moreover, at the very end of that November 2024 content, I mentioned that "while it's highly-unlikely…The Vitamin Shoppe could be owned by a group that isn't the current debt holders. And if that happens…well, this content series will get a whole lot more interesting!" But here we are! On April 16, 2025, Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners announced that they had collectively entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Vitamin Shoppe from Franchise Group. And subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close later within this current quarter. But I already know what everyone is going to think next…how much? Well…along with assuming liabilities, the private equity firms will make a cash payment of $193.5 million to purchase the assets of The Vitamin Shoppe. But after learning that information…you might be thinking, isn't that acquisition price quite low for a specialty retail brand that was generating over a billion dollars in revenue, reporting YoY growth, and achieving operational profitability in the trailing twelve months before the May 2023 Franchise Group management buyout? If I had all the updated financial information, I could answer definitively…but compared to the revenue or EBITDA multiples of CPG brands that you usually hear me breakdown, retail trade businesses are much lower. Yet, we can assume the private equity firms involved got a great deal, especially because of the Franchise Group bankruptcy situation. Though, if The Vitamin Shoppe was never off-limits, and the Franchise Group were always looking to make deals…why not sell it before the bankruptcy filing (you know) when you arguably have more leverage to increase the potential purchase price? Well…as we've learned through this bankruptcy process, Franchise Group did indeed gauge market interest and initiated a broad search for any potential buyers in connection with a potential sale of The Vitamin Shoppe on a few occasions, but no actionable proposals were received. And before I dive into any of my strategic commentary or predictions, it's probably contextually relevant to understand the asset purchase agreement stated that The Vitamin Shoppe was currently not growing revenue and failing to meet the Franchise Group profitability targets. So, this is not a specialty retailer that was thriving (or obviously in a place of strength) heading into a challenging consumer spending year…within a category reverting back to growth rates seen prior to the “Great Shutdown” era. But for the final part of my latest first principles thinking content, I'll analyze how the new ownership potentially impacts The Vitamin Shoppe. Also, I'll look for any established patterns of action within the private equity buyers...like when Kingswood Capital Management acquired G Fuel in 2023, it replaced the CEO. And that's exactly what it will officially do when The Vitamin Shoppe transaction closes...bringing back the previous CEO Sharon Leite.

Whew! We've got a doozy with today's episode! We're joined by Jen McIntyre, a former rep for Epicure who's got an inside look into the failed MLM. As one of the first American consultants, Jen saw A LOT of things that rubbed her the wrong way, and she couldn't wait to share the second the went under. AND! Since recording this episode in February, Epicure is under new ownership in the shadiest of ways, and you're not going to want to miss the bonus audio at the end of the show! Show Notes Connect with Jen! : Instagram Epicure Closes Wildtree Closes Epicure is Acquired by Magic Scoop Epicure Auction Video D.I. WhyNot's TikTok Out of MLM The BITE Model LAMLM Book Club MLM Dupes How can you help? MLM Change Report Fraud Truth in Advertising Report to your state Attorney General's office! Not in the U.S.? No Problem! Support the Podcast! Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch! Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025. Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action *Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Shoot the Moon, Revenue Rocket's Mike Harvath, Matt Lockhart, and Ryan Barnett explore one of the most overlooked tension points in M&A: the financial document request.You've nailed the strategic and cultural fit — but when it comes time to share financials, things stall. Why? It often boils down to trust, financial hygiene, and timing.

Jack Ellis is the co-founder of Fathom Analytics, a simple, privacy focused analytics tool launched in 2019. I last spoke to Jack on the podcast in 2021, where he talked about the inception and growth of Fathom, taking on a massive incumbent and why Jack loves working with a co-founder. In December 2024, Jack acquired his co-founder's share in the business, making him the sole owner (i think). Today, we're going to talk about why he made this unique move and what's next for Fathom.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:20 Jack finds out about EmailOctopus02:34 Why Jack acquired Fathom05:03 How can Jack afford this?05:28 Why did they not get an external buyer?07:17 Back to being a solo founder08:19 Innovating the the crowded analytics space11:09 Fathom's marketing and growth in 202512:34 How is Jack having fun?13:14 RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - Dopamine NationPodcast - Huberman LabIndie Hacker - Ruben GamezMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

ABOUT VINOD MARURVinod Marur is the SVP of Engineering at Databricks. He was previously at Rubrik where he served as SVP Engineering and established a mature engineering organization geared for rapid product development and innovation with a deep focus on product quality and organizational development. Prior to that Vinod spent nearly 15 years in leadership roles across some of Google's most critical business units, including Search, Ads, and Payments as well as tapping into his passion for developer platforms to create and lead the Actions on Google platform, used by third parties to develop for Google Assistant and other Google products. Build AI Voice Agents with ElevenLabsElevenLabs is the leading Voice AI platform for developers with thousands of ultra-realistic, human-like voices across 32 languages.Developers use ElevenLabs to build life-like, conversational AI voice agents to handle customer support queries, appointment scheduling, and even offer personalized 1-1 tutoring.Get started for free at elevenlabs.io/elc SHOW NOTES:Vinod's process for recalibrating his leadership focus / priorities (2:25)Why routine can be dangerous & the mental shift required to prioritize impact (4:17)Examples of pivoting & how Vinod's leadership priorities adapted (7:57)Strategies for assessing core priorities when scaling (9:39)Identifying where the most leverage is for your time (11:05)Signals that it's time to recalibrate your organization's priorities (13:27)Solving for information asymmetry: designing communication and collaboration structures (16:20)Rewriting hiring playbooks & tailoring recruitment pitches in a shifting market (18:56)Hiring tactics that worked five years ago that don't anymore (21:21)The impact of AI on hiring practices (22:55)Current factors impacting hiring engineering leaders (25:30)Vinod's framework for identifying the right problems to solve when transitioning to a new role (27:14)“The best leaders often start small, and progress to tackle larger problems” (28:33)Strategies for accelerating the impact of senior cross-functional partners (29:40)Obsessing over a single organizational goal & identifying champions to carry initiatives forward (31:25)Vinod's latest obsession: the implementation and evolution of operational reviews (33:48)Rapid fire questions (36:36)LINKS AND RESOURCESACQUIRED - Acquired tells the stories and strategies of great companies, hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. Acquired is a depth-first show. Episodes are 3-4 hours long, and are better described as "conversational audiobooks" than "podcasts." Episodes occasionally feature guests, such as the founders/CEOs of NVIDIA, Berkshire Hathaway, Starbucks, Meta, Spotify, Uber, Zoom, CAA, Sequoia Capital, and all five Benchmark partners.This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/

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Estos son los dos pódcast recomendados para escuchar este viernes. Contra las reglas, es un análisis sobre la epidemia de los jugos de azar. El segundo cuenta  la historia completa de Facebook y Microsoft.

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An almost billion-dollar supplement brand portfolio (you've likely never heard of before) just turned CBUM into a corporate sellout. So, let's talk about it! And even if this deal announcement was released publicly on April 1st…I guarantee there's nothing foolish about this M&A activity. But before I give you the legitimate “insider” deep dive insights I can guarantee won't be found anywhere else on the internet…it would be prudent of me to start by covering key press release details from the RAW Nutrition, BUM Energy, and The Quality Group M&A news. And since the bulk of my audience is based within the United States…maybe beginning with the “buy side” would be ideal. The Quality Group was formed in December 2020 with the business combination of the sports nutrition brand ESN and nutritional products brand More Nutrition. ESN was founded in 2004…and is now the sports nutrition categorical leaders within the German market. And then More Nutrition was founded 13 years after ESN but has leveraged a strong social media presence and influencer marketing…landing the nutritional products brand within the top 3 German market categorical leaders. The Quality Group is headquartered north of Hamburg (Germany) and employs more than 1200 people…mostly due to it currently producing more than half its massive product range in house. And while 2024 full-year financial results weren't released yet, The Quality Group reported revenue of around 680 million Euros (or about $750 million dollars) in 2023. Furthermore, the fourth largest global private equity firm, CVC Capital Partners, acquired a majority stake in The Quality Group about three years ago…valuing the business at 800 million Euros (or about $880 million dollars). So, as you can assume from that mid-2022 business valuation to the beforementioned revenue amount reported 18 months later…the two founders staying operationally active, CVC Capital Partners injection of liquidity, and experienced management team CVC brought on have grown the business substantially (and quickly). But maybe it was that last point, surrounding the desire to find a strategic growth partner and them allowing founders to stay operationally active, that ultimately led to this specific M&A transaction. So, effective immediately…RAW Nutrition's Co-Founder and CEO, Domenic Iacovone, and six-time Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Champion and RAW Nutrition co-owner Chris Bumstead will both become co-owners of The Quality Group. Moreover, RAW Nutrition and The Quality Group will remain independent partners as they seek to build long-term value for their consumers. Founded in 2019, Raw Nutrition had moderate success initially but has exploded since Chris Bumstead came onboard as a co-owner in September 2021. Over the last few years, Raw Nutrition has been recognized as the “Brand of the Year” by both GNC and The Vitamin Shoppe. Additionally, RAW Nutrition was recognized in 2024 as not only the fastest-growing sports nutrition brand (but fastest-growing CPG company overall) by Inc. Magazine. And I alluded to this earlier, but BUM Energy, an upstart energy drink brand created by Chris Bumstead in July 2023…was also included within The Quality Group acquisition. And the final portion of my latest principles thinking content will analyze the future outlook and possible implications surrounding the various stakeholders involved...including the RAW Nutrition, BUM Energy, The Quality Group, CVC Capital Partners, and the supplement industry.

Through one of our contacts in Russia, we have managed to acquire a packet of Russian Ministry of Defence documents smuggled out of Moscow. The packet pertains to a new weapons system that is about to be deployed to the battlefield, one that will catapult Russia forward in its artillery capabilities. To understand what this system is capable of and how much of a game-changer it is likely to be for the Russian forces, we brought on two key experts to dissect the documents and blueprints. On the panel this week: - Mark Galeotti (RUSI) - Eric Gomez (Missile and Nuclear Weapons Expert) Released April 1st, 2025. Follow the show on https://x.com/TheRedLinePod Follow Michael on https://x.com/MikeHilliardAus Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/c/theredlinepodcast Submit Questions and Join the Red Line Discord Server at: https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/discord For more info, please visit: https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Success in real estate isn't about where you went to school—it's about grit, strategy, and knowing how to take action. In this episode of The Color of Money, we sit down with Jonathan Miller, the CEO and founder of Miller Capital Group, a real estate investment company based in Atlanta. Jonathan has built an impressive portfolio of 157 multifamily units in just five years, using a conservative, strategic approach to acquisitions and property management.Jonathan's journey is anything but conventional. From growing up in Chicago to earning degrees from Stanford and Harvard Business School, he climbed the corporate ladder at companies like Facebook, Meta, American Express, and The Boston Consulting Group—but it was the pandemic that changed everything. Realizing the potential of real estate as a vehicle for generational wealth, he took the leap and started investing while still working his full-time job.Resources:Learn more at The Color of MoneyBecome a real estate agent HEREConnect with Our HostsEmerick Peace:Instagram: @theemerickpeaceFacebook: facebook.com/emerickpeaceDaniel Dixon:Instagram: @dixonsolditFacebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsolditYouTube: @dixongroupcompaniesJulia Lashay:Instagram: @iamjulialashayFacebook: facebook.com/growwithjuliaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/YouTube: @JuliaLashayBo MenkitiInstagram: @bomenkitiFacebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkitiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/Produced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1009. In this episode, I'll discuss the dose of methylene blue for the treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia. The post 1009: The Dose For Methylene Blue to Treat Acquired Methemoglobinemia appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

Send us a textYou weren't born timid, so why are you living timidly? You probably don't realize how you've become timid by worrying about fitting in and how others think about you. No one has your best interest in mind more than you. No one will help you achieve your dreams but you. It's time to act bold- not in a reckless, obnoxious way, but in a way living your most authentic, highest self. Download your free worksheet for today's episode or go to  https://www.marshbuice.com/blog/show-notes-episode-901-boldness-is-an-acquired-skill-featuring-robert-greenes-48-laws-of-power/Let's get it.  Support the show

Who's the biggest name the Bears have acquired this offseason? full 604 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:22:58 +0000 nxLMpwkSudpPeWawmND4i5iOnYxrSZed nfl,chicago bears,sports Mully & Haugh Show nfl,chicago bears,sports Who's the biggest name the Bears have acquired this offseason? Mike Mulligan and David Haugh lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Mully & Haugh routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Bears receiver DJ Moore, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy.Catch the Mully & Haugh Show live Monday through Friday (5 a.m.- 10 a.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @mullyhaugh. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcas

Melatonin is often marketed as a natural and harmless sleep aid, but is it really safe for kids? In this episode of How Long ‘Til Bedtime? Allison is diving into why she doesn't recommend melatonin for most children. We'll explore the lack of long-term research, the potential impact on puberty, and why relying on melatonin might be masking deeper sleep issues. You'll learn: ✅ Whether or melatonin is well studied in children ✅ What emerging research says about its potential effects on puberty ✅ Why fixing underlying sleep habits is a better long-term solution If you've ever considered giving your child melatonin or want to understand the risks, this episode is a must-listen! Check out the Acquired podcast: Costco that Allison mentioned. Learn more about the Sleep and Wellness Coach programs and services Allison mentioned: Your Preschool Sleep Champion Program 1-on-1 Coaching Services Free Guide: Help Your Child Thrive With Sleep: 3 to 10 Years Old   Click here to watch or listen on YouTube     Use code SLEEP to get free shipping on your first order at Shenanigans   Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics.  Enjoying How Long ‘Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select “Write a Review.” And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes!  Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube  

The Chicago Bears made a big trade for the second day in a row Wednesday morning, acquiring 2-time First Team All-Pro Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 4th round pick. Thuney, primarily a Left Guard, has also played Left Tackle as part of his 9 seasons in the league. Thuney has blocked for Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, and will now block for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast.

The Chicago Bears made a move in the trade market on Tuesday morning, acquiring Guard Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2025 6th-round pick. The trade is unable to become official until March 12th. Jackson has familiarity with new Head Coach Ben Johnson from their time together in Detroit. Plus, rumors are swirling that the Chicago Bears and Khalil Mack may have a potential reunion to as Free Agency is just 6 days away? Do Bears fans want him back? Also, the Franchise Tag deadline is today and it looks as if the Minnesota Vikings will let Sam Darnold test the market. All that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

How often should our patients present for their perio maintenance recall? Is it okay to graduate them from 3 mos to 4 mos recalls? How do we evaluate this? Check out this 5 minute episode with Katrina Sanders to learn more! References: American Academy of Periodontology. Acquired from: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/Perio_Disease_Classification_FAQ.pdf?la=en.  Accessed on: September 21, 2021. Magnusson, I., Lindhe, J., Yoneyama, T., & Liljenberg, B. (1984). Recolonization of a subgingival microbiota following scaling in deep pockets. Journal of clinical periodontology, 11(3), 193-207. Greenstein, G., Periodontal response to mechanical non-surgical therapy: a review. J Periodontol, 1992. 63(2): p. 118-30.

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Rolex is a series of paradoxes. They sell obsolete and objectively inferior mechanical devices for 10-1000x the price of their superior digital successors… and demand is stronger than ever in history! Their products are comparable to a Hermès Birkin bag in price, luxury status and waitlist times… yet they produce over 1m units / year (roughly 10x annual Birkin production). They make the most universally recognized and desired Swiss watches… yet their founder wasn't Swiss and didn't start the company in Switzerland! If Rolex were publicly traded, they'd almost certainly be among the top 50 market cap companies in the world… yet they're 100% owned by a charitable foundation in Geneva that (among other things) literally just gives away money to local people in the city.Tune in for one of the most fascinating and admirable companies we've ever covered on Acquired. We had an absolute blast making the episode, and hope you enjoy it as much as we did!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Spring ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowFundriseHuntressLinks:The Renaissance of the Swiss Watch Industry - Marc BridgeHODINKEE - Inside All Four Rolex Manufacturing Facilities“If you were…” campaignWorldly Partners' Multi-Decade Rolex StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:BlueyAcquired on Armchair ExpertEleven ReaderMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal (Acquired) are hosts of the critically acclaimed podcast covering business history and strategy. Ben and David join the Armchair Expert on this special Super Bowl episode to discuss the metric of being right more often but having less fun, how the Super Bowl is the best weekend for a wedding, Disneyland, and Costco, and how LA refused to participate in early games due to segregation. David, Ben, and Dax talk about Teddy Roosevelt starting the NCAA in 1905 to prevent football fatalities, JFK passing antitrust legislation for televising football, and how the NFL uniquely collectivizes resources so all teams get equally distributed resources from league-wide television deals. Ben and David explain the breakdown of the gentleman's agreement between the AFL and NFL to not poach players, how the formation of the NFL compares to the founding of the United States, and why Monday Night Football revolutionized modern television.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.