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The Long Term Investor
Talking Shop with Ashby Daniels (EP.237)

The Long Term Investor

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 46:55


You don't have time to sift through endless financial content. That's why I do it for you. Get my top 5 must-read articles every week in a quick, easy-to-digest email. Sign up for my newsletter. -----  In this Talking Shop episode, I sit down with Ashby Daniels for an unscripted, behind-the-scenes conversation about investing, markets, and the behavioral mistakes that quietly derail long-term results. We move freely—from why simplicity keeps winning, to how investors misread risk, to what actually matters when markets feel noisy—without a single hot take in sight. If you've ever wondered how two investment professionals talk when there's no agenda and no sales pitch, this is it.   Listen now and learn: ► Why "beating the game" in investing rarely looks like working harder or knowing more ► How narratives—not numbers—drive most investor mistakes during market downturns ► What gets misunderstood about bonds, diversification, and "playing it safe" ► How experienced investors think differently about wealth, risk, and time   Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.   [04:15] – Nick Murray's Lasting Influence on Long-Term Investing and Market Thinking [05:45] – Why Investing Education Should Be Short, Simple, and Actionable [08:00] – Challenging Conventional Market Wisdom: Why Time Beats Tactics [09:45] – The Dave & Buster's Investing Lesson: How to "Beat the Game" [15:30] – Everybody Ought to Be Rich: The Power of Long-Term Stock Market Returns [18:30] – The Market Portfolio Explained: Stocks, Bonds, and Investor Distractions [21:15] – Market Corrections and Bear Markets: Why Trees Don't Grow to the Sky [24:30] – All-Stock Portfolios and Risk: When Equities Make Sense [29:45] – Investor Panic Isn't About Volatility—It's About Stories and Expectations [32:45] – Bond Investing, "Safety," and the Hidden Risk to Purchasing Power [35:45] – Private Equity, Gold, and Crypto: What Investors Get Wrong [41:30] – The $100 Million Thought Experiment: Getting Wealthy vs Staying Wealthy [46:00] – Why Timeless Investing Principles Still Win Over Time Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)     Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this "post" (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Plancorp LLC employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Plancorp LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Plancorp LLC or performance returns of any Plancorp LLC client. References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see disclosures here.

The Pediatric Lounge
223 Goal Setting fro Private Practice 2026 Click and Clack

The Pediatric Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 69:32


Setting Goals for 2026 in Pediatric Private PracticesIn this episode of The Pediatric Lounge, Dr. Bravo and Dr. Click and Clack (George and Herb), discuss the importance of setting intentional goals for pediatric private practices as they approach 2026. They cover topics such as the integration of technology, operational efficiencies, and the importance of clinical quality goals. The conversation also touches on managing practice finances, patient satisfaction, and navigating the challenges of maintaining a successful independent practice in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Additionally, the episode explores the emotional toll of recent societal events and the need for positive language and mindset shifts in the medical community.00:00 Introduction to The Pediatric Lounge00:27 Setting Goals for 2026 in Pediatric Practice00:43 The Multifaceted Role of Pediatricians01:26 Addressing Burnout and Intentional Goal Setting01:52 End of Year Reflections and Optimism03:55 The Importance of Setting Practice Goals05:43 Challenges in Implementing Clinical Goals06:46 Navigating New Medical Practices and Products22:23 The Impact of Private Equity and Hospital Systems31:28 Adapting to Changes in Medical Guidelines36:50 Real-Life Case: Early Diabetes Detection37:42 Challenges in Pediatric Diabetes Screening39:47 Physician Burnout and Job Satisfaction43:47 Operational Efficiencies in Medical Practice54:38 Financial and Business Goals for Pediatric Practices01:04:06 Top 10 Goals for Pediatric Practices01:08:00 Final Takeaways and New Year WishesSupport the show

La Martingale
Les prédictions chocs pour 2026 - Allo La Martingale #39

La Martingale

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 66:58


Émission du 30/12/2025 présentée par Amaury de Tonquédec avec Andrea Tueni, Responsable des activités de marchés chez Saxo Banque. Dans cet épisode de Allo La Martingale, Amaury et Andrea ont exploré un exercice à part dans le paysage financier : les prévisions chocs pour 2026.Des scénarios volontairement extrêmes, peu probables (et encore …) mais à fort impact s'ils venaient à se réaliser.L'objectif n'est pas de prédire l'avenir.Mais de tester les angles morts des marchés, de questionner le consensus et de réfléchir à ce que les investisseurs sous-estiment parfois.Au fil de la discussion, nous revenons sur l'ensemble des grandes prévisions évoquées par Saxo pour 2026 :— Des ruptures technologiques majeures, capables de bouleverser les équilibres financiers établis— Des scénarios de stress sur les marchés liés à l'IA, à la cybersécurité ou aux infrastructures numériques— Des chocs macroéconomiques ou géopolitiques peu anticipés par le consensus— Les conséquences possibles pour les actions, les obligations, les cryptomonnaies, l'or et les grandes classes d'actifs— Et surtout, ce que ces hypothèses extrêmes disent de notre manière d'investir aujourd'huiUn épisode pour prendre du recul, élargir le champ des possibles et réfléchir à la robustesse de ses choix d'investissement face à l'imprévu.

We Live to Build
How the Ultra-Wealthy Actually Invest (It's Not 60/40)

We Live to Build

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 31:22


Why do the ultra-wealthy ignore the traditional 60/40 portfolio? Tad Fallows, founder of a high-net-worth community, reveals that his members hold almost zero bonds and use portfolio lines of credit instead of keeping cash reserves. In this interview, he breaks down the actual asset allocation strategies used by those with $5M-$100M+ net worths, including why they prioritize private equity and real estate over public bonds. Tad also explains why whole life insurance is almost never a good investment , the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts for estate planning , and sophisticated tax strategies for selling concentrated stock positions—like Exchange Funds and Direct Indexing—without triggering a massive tax bill. Check out the company: https://longangle.com

FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | How Leveraged Buyouts Work: Inside Private Equity's Most Powerful Tool

FinPod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 16:27


The Leveraged Buyout (LBO) is one of the most powerful and high-stakes tools in modern finance. It is the primary engine of the private equity (PE) industry, where a massive amount of debt is used to acquire a company, with the goal of restructuring it for a highly profitable exit.In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we unpack the mechanics of the LBO, explore why debt is used as a management tool, and analyze the technical hurdles that separate multi-billion dollar wins from high-profile bankruptcies.The Fundamental Structure: Leverage as an EngineAn LBO is an acquisition funded by a small sliver of equity (usually 30%) and a massive layer of debt (usually 70%).The "Mortgage" Analogy: Much like buying a home with a small down payment, the PE firm uses leverage to control a much larger asset. However, in an LBO, the target company assumes the debt used for its own purchase, using its own assets as collateral. Magnifying Returns: Leverage acts as an amplifier. If a firm invests $10M in equity and the company's value grows by 50%, the return on that initial "small" equity check can skyrocket to 200% or 300% upon exit.The 4 Drivers of the LBO ModelBeyond just magnifying profit, the LBO structure forces a specific type of corporate behavior:Enhanced Equity Returns: Using "Other People's Money" (OPM) to minimize the sponsor's initial capital outlay.Disciplined Cash Flow Focus: Debt acts as a "deadline." Management is forced to ruthlessly cut waste and optimize operations to meet mandatory quarterly interest and principal payments.Strategic Flexibility: Taking a company private removes the "quarterly earnings" pressure of the public markets, allowing for long-term, painful restructurings (e.g., the Dell pivot).Multiple Expansion: The goal is to buy at a lower multiple (e.g., 6x EBITDA) and sell at a higher one (e.g., 8x EBITDA) after transforming the business into a lean, predictable machine.Success vs. Failure: Real-World Case StudiesThe Triumphs (Hilton & Dell):Hilton Hotels: Blackstone acquired Hilton in 2007, just before the financial crisis. Success came through digital transformation and a relentless focus on streamlining costs, proving that operational rigor, not just financial engineering, dictates success.Dell Technologies: Private capital allowed Michael Dell to execute a painful pivot from low-margin PCs to high-margin enterprise software without the public market "slaughtering" the stock price.The Cautionary Tale (Toys "R" Us):Took on over $5B in debt in 2005. As a low-margin, cyclical retail business, it couldn't generate enough cash to both service the debt and invest in e-commerce modernization. The debt didn't amplify success; it strangled the ability to adapt.The LBO Analytical ToolkitFinance teams stress-test deals using the LBO Model, which centers on several key technical mechanics:Debt Tranches: Modeling senior debt (low risk/cost, secured) vs. subordinated and mezzanine debt (higher risk/interest, unsecured). Cash Flow Coverage: Lenders obsess over the Debt-to-EBITDA ratio (how many years of cash flow it takes to pay off debt) and the Interest Coverage Ratio. The Exit Strategy: Success is modeled based on IRR (Internal Rate of Return), which is driven by EBITDA growth, debt pay-down, and exit multiple expansion.6 Elements of an Attractive LBO TargetStable, Predictable Cash Flow: Ideally "subscription-like" or defensive.Durable Competitive Advantage: To protect margins during the hold period.Operational Improvement Potential: A clear "fat-to-trim" or optimization thesis.Reasonable Leverage: Avoiding the "Toys R Us" trap of over-leveraging cyclical businesses.Clean Exit Strategy: A clear vision for a sale or IPO from Day 1.Realistic Assumptions: Stress-tested models that account for market downturns.

GameStar Podcast
Die AAA-Riesen sind entzaubert - Unsere Abrechnung mit 2025

GameStar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 141:09 Transcription Available


Das Jahr 2025 war eine Achterbahnfahrt für die Spieleindustrie. Während Branchenriesen wie EA straucheln und die "Live-Service-Blase" platzt, erleben Indie-Studios eine Renaissance der Kreativität. Doch der Schatten der KI wird länger: Ist sie das Ende menschlicher Kunst oder das ultimative Werkzeug? Wir analysieren den Einfluss von Private Equity, Chinas wachsender Macht und warum GTA 6 mehr ist als nur ein Spiel. Ein schonungsloser Jahresrückblick auf eine Branche zwischen Reboot und Resignation.

The Home Service Expert Podcast
Unlocking the Secrets of Private Equity with Johnny Conklin

The Home Service Expert Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 70:33


In this conversation, Tommy Mello interviews Johnny Conklin, founder and managing partner of 16 South Capital Partners. They discuss the importance of partnerships in business, the evolving landscape of private equity, and the role of founders in driving success. Johnny shares insights from his journey in private equity, emphasizing the need for authenticity, transparency, and a focus on non-economic goals. He explains the unique approach of 16 South Capital, which prioritizes legacy preservation and team culture over traditional leverage strategies. The conversation also touches on the misconceptions surrounding private equity and the importance of preparing for life after a sale. 00:00 The Importance of Partnerships 06:11 Navigating the Changing Landscape of B2B and B2C 09:03 The Role of Founders in Business Success 11:54 Understanding the Value of Non-Economic Goals 14:45 The Unique Approach of 16 South Capital 20:54 The Importance of Team and Culture 26:47 The Misconceptions of Private Equity 29:45 Preparing for Life After a Sale 32:50 Advice for Aspiring Business Owners 35:51 The Future of Private Equity and Business Growth

The Tucker Carlson Show
The Private Equity Veterinary Scam Making You Poorer and Killing Your Pets

The Tucker Carlson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 51:37


Why's it suddenly so expensive to take your dog to the vet? Here's a hint: private equity. Joe Spector on the solution. (00:00) Why Is Veterinary Care So Expensive? (02:55) The Private Equity Firms Swallowing Small Businesses (23:14) The AVMA Cartel Pushing Lobbying Politicians (27:13) The Mass Veterinarian Shortage Paid partnerships with: Masa Chips: Get 25% off with code TUCKER at https://masachips.com/tucker Battalion Metals: Shop fair-priced gold and silver. Gain clarity and confidence in your financial future at https://battalionmetals.com/tucker Last Country Supply: Real prep starts with the basics. Here's what we keep stocked: https://lastcountrysupply.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloud Accounting Podcast
What Tax Pros Charge & the PE "Dumpster Fire"

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 56:36


Is private equity turning firms into a 'dumpster fire'? Blake and David unpack Accounting Today's survey showing partners are upbeat while staff are sour on PE. They hit Andersen's $176M IPO, why Big Four ties to Big Tech raise independence questions, and how AI could finally kill the billable hour. Plus, what tax pros really charge in 2025 - and the wild 'Middle Finger Ranch' fraud.SponsorsOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpay Cloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casChapters(00:56) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms (01:51) - Sponsor Message: OnPay Payroll Solutions (04:15) - Arthur Andersen's Legacy and IPO (07:45) - Private Equity Survey Results (21:04) - Big Four and Tech Giants (28:25) - Pricing Models for CAS Engagements (30:22) - Tax Preparers' Fees Breakdown (36:12) - Cloud Accountant Staffing (37:34) - Economic Growth and Consumer Spending (40:26) - Fraud Stories: Middle Finger Ranch and More (43:24) - PCAOB Budget Cuts and Enforcement Actions (52:29) - IRS Readiness for Tax Season (53:43) - Conclusion and Upcoming Topics  Show NotesPE in accounting firms: From 'dumpster fire' to excitementhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/pe-in-accounting-firms-from-dumpster-fire-to-excitement Andersen Group Shares Gain 47% After $176 Million US IPOhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-17/andersen-group-shares-jump-34-after-176-million-us-ipo Andersen goes public, hits $2.6B valuationhttps://thefinancestory.com/andersen-group-ipo-2-6b-valuation The Big Four consulting firms are embedded in Big Tech. Here's who audits each of the Magnificent 7 companieshttps://www.businessinsider.com/big-four-accounting-audits-magnificent-seven-financial-records-2025-12 What do tax preparers charge? https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/what-do-tax-preparers-charge How much do tax professionals charge in 2025? Insights from NATP's Fee Studyhttps://www.natptax.com/news-insights/blog/how-much-do-tax-professionals-charge-in-2025-insights-from-natp-s-fee-study/ U.S. economic growth surges in third quarter to 4.3%https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/23/gdp-economy-consumer-spending/ The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/23/economy/us-gdp-q3 Kansas accountant diverted family funds to fictitious 'Middle Finger Ranch'https://kansasreflector.com/briefs/kansas-accountant-diverted-family-funds-to-fictitious-middle-finger-ranch/ Kansas Accountant, Who Created Fictitious 'Middle Finger Ranch' for Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 4 Years in Jailhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/12/04/kansas-accountant-who-created-fictitious-middle-finger-ranch-for-fraud-scheme-sentenced-to-4-years/174381/ PCAOB to tighten budget in 2026 https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/pcaob-to-tighten-budget-in-2026 PCAOB Approves 2026 Budget https://pcaobus.org/news-events/news-releases/news-release-detail/pcaob-approves-2026-budget Accounting Firms Must Stop Charging for Timehttps://cpatrendlines.com/2025/12/02/accounting-firms-must-stop-charging-for-time/ Dirty money gangster jailed over plot worth almost £12mhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/dirty-money-gangster-jailed-over-36410033 PCAOB Sanctions CPA for Violations Related to Audit Evidence and Her Former Audit Firm for Quality Control Issueshttps://pcaobus.org/news-events/news-releases/news-release-detail/pcaob-sanctions-cpa-for-violations-related-to-audit-evidence-and-her-former-audit-firm-for-quality-control-issues Ahead of Tax Filing Season, Warren, King, 15 Senators Warn of Tax Filing Chaos After Trump Admin Attacks on IRShttps://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ahead-of-tax-filing-season-warren-king-15-senators-warn-of-tax-filing-chaos-after-trump-admin-attacks-on-irsNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info?&n...

Kapital
K196. Martí Perarnau. El fútbol y su filosofía

Kapital

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 116:03


Martí Perarnau y David Llorens salían todos los lunes en el Tú diràs de Jordi Basté. Yo tenía quince años y aunque el programa deportivo de RAC1 terminaba a la una de la madrugada me quedaba despierto porque ya sabía, o por lo menos intuía, que esas historias serían de más provecho que la lección de un profesor desmotivado la mañana siguiente en el instituto. «We learned more from a three-minute record than we ever learned in school». Los lunes leía también las Historias del Calcio de Enric González en El País y lo que me gustaba de todos esos periodistas es que trataran al oyente de forma adulta, que me descubrieran las más fascinantes anécdotas. Yo tendría unos quince años y justo empezaba a configurar mi visión del mundo, pero si hoy Kapital existe es gracias a personas como Martí. Aprendemos por imitación y yo solo quería un amigo con ese fino sentido del humor, que me contaran esas vivencias en una cena. Es curiosa la vida. Te haces mayor y un día recibes un mensaje. «Soy oyente de tu podcast y me gustaría mandarte un libro». Las cosas un día llegan, como llegan las cosas en la vida, cuando ya no las esperas. Las cosas llegan aunque no puedas explicarlas, si fuiste en tu camino honesto. Las cosas llegan porque un chico tomó la decisión, cuando tenía quince años, de escuchar la radio a escondidas, porque quería un amigo como Martí.Kapital es posible gracias a sus colaboradores:⁠Crescenta⁠. Invierte como imaginas.En Crescenta son especialistas en la inversión en capital privado. EQT, Cinven, Clearlake… coinvierte con los inversores institucionales más experimentados en fondos de las gestoras más reconocidas. Crescenta selecciona menos del 3% de los fondos de Private Equity que analiza, construyendo así un portfolio concentrado, diseñado para ofrecer diversificación con una única inversión. Desde 10.000 euros hasta millones, con una propuesta adaptada a todos los inversores. Private Equity Growth, Buyouts, secundarios, activos reales. Construye tu cartera con Crescenta.* Rentabilidades pasadas no implican rentabilidades futuras. Consulta riesgos y condiciones.⁠Thenomba⁠⁠. La escuela que te hará encontrar tu propósito.Thenomba es la escuela que nunca tuviste. Un viaje de 12 etapas para entender quién eres, cómo pensar, qué da sentido y cómo transformar el mundo. Cada día, en solo 20 minutos, te acompañan algunos de los mejores pensadores y creadores del ámbito hispano: de Prada, Higinio Marín, Izanami, Miguel Anxo Bastos, Recuenco y muchos más. En un formato revolucionario con videoclases, eventos, lecturas y comunidad, Thenomba cultiva la dimensión más olvidada de nuestra época: la cultural y espiritual. Una propuesta para quienes quieren dejar de ejecutar y empezar a crear. Descubre donde la IA jamás podrá llegar en thenomba.com.Si quieres formar parte de la primera promoción, utiliza el código KAPITAL para llevarte un 10% de descuento. Las clases ya han empezado, puedes unirte hoy.Patrocina Kapital. Toda la información en este link.Índice:0:32 La trefilería de los Perarnau.6:15 Periodista gracias al Golfo.12:39 Fosbury y la invención de la colchoneta.22:50 Moscú 1980.36:38 Bendita juventud desafiando a Videla.43:42 La emoción está en la escasez.52:32 Breve historia táctica del fútbol.1:04:44 ¿Se juega hoy distinto?1:12:21 Petrosian, Kasparov y Guardiola.1:21:55 La enfermiza obsesión de los grandes campeones.1:32:07 Sísifo empuja la piedra.1:45:50 «Ama tu oficio, tu vocación, tu estrella».1:53:33 Se juega como se vive.Apuntes:El fútbol y su filosofía. Martí Perarnau.La evolución táctica del fútbol 1863 - 1945. Martí Perarnau.Herr Pep. Martí Perarnau.La metamorfosis. Martí Perarnau.Dios salve a Pep. Martí Perarnau.El mundo de ayer. Stefan Zweig.El arte de la guerra. Tsun Zu.De la guerra. Carl von Clausewitz.Medalla d'Honor del Parlament. Josep Guardiola.Suficiente. John Bogle.Algunas reflexiones acerca del mundo real de uno que echó un vistazo y se marchó. Bill Watterson.

FD Dagkoers
De noodgreep van private equity in 2025

FD Dagkoers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 13:59


In plaats van de podcast Toegevoegde Waarde een deze speciale aflevering van Dagkoers. Hierin bespreken we samen met redacteur fusies en overnames Jan Braaksma het jaar in de private-equitymarkt. Waar het aanvankelijk een jaar vol beursgangen en handel leek te worden, zorgden de heffingen van Trump voor een heel andere realiteit. Private equity, dat gekenmerkt wordt door een beperkte looptijd van investeringen (normaliter 5 à 7 jaar), moest dus creatief zijn. In 2025 verkochten partijen daarom massaal aan zichzelf. Hoe dit anders is dan een simpele vestzak-broekzakconstructie, hoor je in deze aflevering. Presentatie & montage: Floyd Bonder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disrupted
Our 2025 favorites: Megan Greenwell on the ways private equity upends the lives of everyday people

Disrupted

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 49:00


The Disrupted team is welcoming the new year by choosing a couple of the episodes we loved from 2025. We have so many favorites that we couldn't reair all of them, but these are some of the ones that we wanted to listen back to. This week, host Khalilah-Brown Dean chose our interview with journalist and author Megan Greenwell. Megan Greenwell's book, Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream, tells the story of four people whose lives were upended by private equity. This hour, we learn about the business of private equity, and how companies that many people don't understand play a big role in our lives. GUEST: Megan Greenwell: Freelance journalist and author of Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream. This episode originally aired on June 27, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scale Up Your Business Podcast
David Kenney: How To Fix Your Biggest Business Mistakes

Scale Up Your Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 35:38


Nick talks to business strategist and author David Kenny, who shares insights from his recently published book, Epic Execution.  The conversation delves into the critical importance of execution over strategy in business, highlighting common mistakes entrepreneurs make during the transition from startup to scale-up, and both stresss the need for clarity and focus on the right customer, as well as the significance of understanding the reality of customer problems KEY TAKEAWAYS Many businesses struggle not because of a flawed strategy but due to poor execution. It's essential to prioritise the quality of execution to achieve desired outcomes. Founders often fail to validate their product-market fit by not thoroughly understanding the actual problems faced by their customers. Engaging deeply with customers can prevent building products that are not useful. Businesses should concentrate on a specific customer segment rather than trying to cater to multiple audiences. This clarity helps in developing a product that truly meets the needs of the target market. The RADAR model emphasises the importance of starting with reality, aligning assumptions, deriving insights, making informed decisions, executing effectively, and recalibrating based on feedback BEST MOMENTS "What founders often get confused about is really what should they build because they haven't really done enough validation or reality check." "The things that you do at the beginning, the early stages of a business can often scale as you fail." "If you can explain what it is that their cost is, everyone talks, it's easy to explain what a price is, but it's quite another thing to explain the cost." "If you're selling me a product and you don't know my reality, you're gonna miss." VALUABLE RESOURCES To get your copy of Nick's new book, go to http://bit.ly/4ngC2hO Exit Your Business For Millions - Download This Guide: https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

FT News Briefing
Behind the Money: KKR, Bain and private equity's push into Japan

FT News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 21:43


When international private equity groups first entered Japan at the turn of the 21st century, newspapers criticised them as vulture funds and politicians steered clear of public contact. Today, it's a different story. Dozens of buyout groups have set up in the country and the establishment is courting them. The FT's Tokyo correspondent David Keohane and Tokyo bureau chief Leo Lewis explain why there's been a shift, and how private equity's presence may rejuvenate Japanese corporates. Clips from TohoThe FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.This is a repeat of an episode published on Behind The Money, a sister podcast of FT News Briefing, on November 26, 2025. Follow Behind the Money on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moving Markets: Daily News
Special episode: Private Equity in a Changing World

Moving Markets: Daily News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 10:01


Excerpt from Beyond Markets Podcast, originally published on 24.08.2025.This episode is part of a special two-week series featuring highlights from Julius Baer's recent Beyond Markets podcasts. Our regular show that starts with daily market news returns on Monday 5th January.Investing in private markets has the potential to create long-term value in portfolios. But how can qualified and professional investors navigate the current marketplace? What does the private equity market look like today? Which factors are driving potential opportunities? And where might the risks lie? In this episode of the Beyond Markets podcast, Fiona Kenyon, Head of Private Markets Specialists at Julius Baer talks to Jack Weingart, Chief Financial Officer at the global alternatives firm TPG, to discuss these questions as they evaluate the current landscape and reflect on the potential risks and rewards.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content (00:40) - Private equity: Jack Weingart, Chief Financial Officer at TPG and Fiona Kenyon, Head of Private Markets Specialists (08:43) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Tech Trek
Engineering for EBITDA and the Private Equity Playbook

The Tech Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 32:03


Joel Dolisy, CTO at WellSky, joins the podcast to reveal why organizational design is the ultimate "operating system" for scaling tech companies. This conversation is a deep dive into how engineering leaders must adapt their strategies when moving between the hyper growth of Venture Capital and the disciplined profitability of Private Equity.Building a high performing team is about much more than just hiring. Joel explains the necessity of maximizing the "multiplier effect" where the collective output far exceeds the sum of individual parts. We explore the pragmatic reality of digital transformation, the "art" of timing disruptive technology adoption like Generative AI, and how to use the Three Horizons framework to keep your core business stable while chasing the next big innovation. Whether you are leading a team of ten or an organization of hundreds, these insights on design principles and leadership context are essential for navigating the complexities of modern software delivery.Core InsightsShifting the perspective of software from a cost center to a core growth enabler is the fundamental requirement for any company aiming to be a true innovator.Private Equity environments require a specialized leadership approach because the "hold period" clock dictates when to prioritize aggressive growth versus EBITDA margin acceleration.Scaling successfully requires a "skeleton" of design principles, such as maintaining team sizes around eight people to ensure optimal communication flow and minimize overhead.The most critical role of a senior leader is providing constant context to the engineering org, ensuring teams understand the "why" behind shifting constraints as the company matures.Timestamped Highlights01:12 Defining the broad remit of a CTO from infrastructure and security to the unusual addition of UX.04:44 Treating your organizational structure as a living operating system that must be upgraded as you grow.10:07 Why innovation must include internal efficiency gains to free up resources for new revenue streams.15:01 Navigating the massive waves of disruption from the internet to mobile and now large language models.23:11 The tactical differences in funding engineering efforts during a five to seven year Private Equity hold period.28:57 Applying Team Topologies to create clear responsibilities across platform, feature, and enablement teams.Words to Lead By"You are trying to optimize what a set of people can do together to create bigger and greater things than the sum of the individual parts there".Expert Tactics for Tech LeadersWhen evaluating new technology like AI, Joel suggests looking at the "adoption curve compression". Unlike the mid nineties when businesses had a decade to figure out the internet, the window to integrate modern disruptors is shrinking. Leaders should use the Three Horizons framework to move dollars from the core business (Horizon 1) to speculative innovation (Horizon 3) without making knee jerk reactions based solely on hype.Join the ConversationIf you found these insights on organizational design helpful, please subscribe to the show on your favorite platform and share this episode with a fellow engineering leader. You can also connect with Joel Dolisy on LinkedIn to keep up with his latest thoughts on healthcare technology and leadership.

La Martingale
De l'audience au business : mode d'emploi - Allo La Martingale #38

La Martingale

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 82:10


Émission du 23/12/2025 présentée par Amaury de Tonquédec avec Maxime (Amixem) Chabroud, Créateur de contenus et Valentin Demé, Entrepreneur et PDG de Cube. L'un fait partie des créateurs francophones les plus populaires. Vous êtes plus de 10 millions à le suivre. Il a créé de véritables business autour de son audience. L'autre est un entrepreneur qui se sert de la création de contenu pour développer ses entreprises. Dans un sens comme dans l'autre, être à l'aise avec la création de contenus et ses rouages, que ce soit devant ou derrière la caméra est un véritable effet de levier. Alors aujourd'hui on vous propose une master class pour vous y investir à fond en 2026. Au programme : Comment capter une audience ? Comment s'exposer à la creator economy ? Quel avenir pour ce secteur ? Comment utiliser la création de contenu pour développer son business ? Comment monétiser son audience ?Si MrBeast entre en bourse, faut-il investir ?Les vidéos les plus couteuses font-elles le plus de vues ?L'IA menace-t-elle les créateurs de contenus ?Comment s'y mettre en 2026 ? Et les questions CASH ! PS : pour les entrepreneurs qui veulent rejoindre et postuler pour cube c'est sur www.lecube.io

Best But Never Final: Private Equity's Pursuit of Excellence
Private Equity Operating Partners as Value Creation Translators with Mike Magliochetti

Best But Never Final: Private Equity's Pursuit of Excellence

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 42:38


Mike Magliochetti, Operating Partner at Riverside Partners and former multi-time PE-backed CEO, explains how operating partners create real value by bridging deal teams and portfolio company leadership. Drawing from three decades as an operator and his book Dancing Between the Toes of Elephants, Mike shares how trust, pattern recognition, and execution discipline shape better outcomes across diligence, governance, and growth. He also addresses deal fever, founder dynamics, and why serving outcomes—not egos—matters most. This conversation offers a clear-eyed view of modern private equity value creation—worth every minute.Get Mike's Book at https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Between-Toes-Elephants-Experience/dp/1964421136For more information on Riverside Partners, go to https://riversidepartners.com/For more information on Mike Magliochetti, https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-magliochetti-9905371For more information on the podcast, visit bestbutneverfinal.buzzsprout.com and embark on your journey to private equity excellence today.Visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-but-never-final-podcast/Visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bestbutneverfinal/For information on HCI Equity Partners, go to https://www.hciequity.comFor information on ICV Partners, go to https://www.icvpartners.comFor information on BluWave, go to https://www.bluwave.net

The Broadcast Retirement Network
#PrivateEquity Must #Invest ‘#DryPowder' or #Risk an #Investor #Exodus

The Broadcast Retirement Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 13:00


#ThisMorning | #PrivateEquity Must #Invest ‘#DryPowder' or #Risk an #Investor #Exodus | Kade Thomas, Emory Oak Partners | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com #Aging, #Finance, #Lifestyle, #Privacy, #Retirement, #wellness

The Private Equity Podcast
An investors value creation plan for $100M+ revenue companies

The Private Equity Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 29:04


In this episode, host Alex Rawlings speaks with Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director at SpeySide Equity, a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market manufacturing businesses.Eric shares his “fix and build” value creation strategy, the key elements of successful human capital alignment, and why cost accounting is the hidden killer in many portfolio companies. With deep operational experience, Eric offers a grounded perspective on how to avoid overcomplicating PE value creation.

The Home Service Expert Podcast
Building Wealth Through Private Equity in Home Services with Richard Lewis and Adam Hanover

The Home Service Expert Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 74:41


In this conversation, Richard Lewis and Adam Hanover, founders of Redwood Services, discuss their unique approach to private equity in the home services industry. They emphasize the importance of partnerships, culture, and a long-term investment strategy that prioritizes the growth and success of local businesses. The discussion covers their backgrounds, the philosophy behind their 'build to hold' strategy, and the significance of operational excellence and leadership in achieving sustainable growth. They also address the perception of private equity and the role of technology in enhancing business operations. 00:00 Introduction to Redwood Services and Its Founders 06:01 Adam Hanover's Background and Investment Philosophy 08:57 The Build to Hold Strategy in Private Equity 11:46 Partnerships and the Importance of Culture 14:56 Revenue Streams and Operational Excellence 20:55 Identifying Ideal Partner Companies 23:47 Economies of Scale vs. Local Management 32:47 Marketing and Customer Retention Strategies 38:57 Lessons Learned and Advice for New Entrepreneurs 42:08 The Role of Technology in Home Services 44:46 The Perception of Private Equity

ACFAS eLearning
Private Equity - Good or Bad?

ACFAS eLearning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 37:42


Moderator: Jesse Wolfe, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Alexandra Grulke, DPM, FACFAS

The Exit - Presented By Flippa
The $50 Million Mistake: Private Equity Secrets to Selling Your Business for 11x EBITDA with Alexis Sikorsky

The Exit - Presented By Flippa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 34:35


Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- Are you running your business, or is it running you? In this episode, we sit down with Alexis Sikorsky, co-founder of Nightscale, who reveals the brutal truth about the "Grind" and the specific strategies he used to exit his banking software company for a massive multiple. If you are a founder stuck at the $5M–$10M revenue plateau, this episode is a masterclass in cashing out. Alexis breaks down the "$50 Million Mistake", a calculation of the money and time he lost by not knowing the secrets of Private Equity earlier, and how you can avoid it. What You'll Learn: The "Fish and Chip" Trap: How Private Equity firms lure founders with high valuations only to chip away at the price during due diligence—and how to stop them. Nominal EBITDA vs. EBITDA: The financial metric that matters more than your bottom line. Learn how "dressing the bride" and identifying add-backs can instantly increase your valuation. The Magic Number: Why a $40M valuation is the specific target for a lifestyle where you never have to touch your capital again. The Due Diligence Reverse Card: How to investigate a PE firm by calling the founders they don't want you to talk to. Escaping the Operator Trap: Why you need to fire yourself from day-to-day operations to make your company sellable. -- Alexis Sikorsky is a seasoned entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and #1 international best-selling author who helps founders and SMEs scale with confidence, make smarter strategic decisions, and prepare for long-term growth and successful exits. Over his career, he has founded, scaled, and led multiple companies, including building and selling a software business to private equity in a nine-figure transaction. He is the founder of Sikorsky Consulting Ltd. and a co-founder of KnightScale Partners, where he works closely with founders as a true operator partner, providing experienced, founder-to-founder guidance on scaling, leadership, and value creation. Holding an EMBA from Oxford University, Alexis blends real-world entrepreneurial experience with strategic insight to help business owners future-proof their companies and navigate critical inflection points. Website - https://www.knightscalepartners.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-sikorsky-consulting/ -- Time Stamps: (01:11) Surviving the 2008 crash: Losing 75% of revenue overnight. (03:46) The "Unbelievable" Offer: Selling for 11x EBITDA based on a future plan. (06:00) Calculating the $50 Million / 5-Year Mistake. (08:59) When is the right time to sell? (The mathematics of the exit). (14:00) Red Flags: Detecting the "Fish and Chip" strategy. (20:30) How to boost valuation using Nominal EBITDA and non-recurring costs. (27:30) Why you should do M&A earlier than you think. -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Watchdog on Wall Street
You Will Be Fooled Again: Private Equity's Exit Scam and Wall Street's Same Old Lies

Watchdog on Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 17:33 Transcription Available


LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Wall Street is running the same con—just with new packaging. As private equity investors demand their money back, fund managers are taking once-illiquid investments public, only to watch them crater far below their so-called “net asset value.” From BlueRock to FS Specialty Lending, the numbers don't lie—investors were sold fantasy valuations to keep the music playing.At the same time, the SEC is quietly dismantling the few guardrails meant to protect everyday investors, scrapping the Global Research Analyst Settlement and reopening the door for analysts and investment bankers to collude like it's the dot-com bubble all over again. Former regulators now admit what many warned about years ago: Wall Street research was never about truth—it was marketing.This is a hard warning to individual investors: don't be the greater fool in a rigged game of musical chairs. Do your homework, question valuations, and remember—on Wall Street, you're not the client, you're the product.

Better Business Better Life! Helping you live your Ideal Entrepreneurial Life through EOS & Experts

In this week's episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Kerry Boulton, an experienced exit planner, business coach, and investor, for a candid conversation about what really happens when business owners don't plan their exit. Drawing on decades of lived experience, Kerry shares her journey from running a major division in the 1980s to owning, exiting, and reinvesting in multiple businesses. She unpacks a confronting statistic from the Exit Planning Institute: 73% of business owners regret selling their business, largely because they failed to plan both the exit itself and what comes next. Together, Debra and Kerry explore what it truly means to be exit-ready, from strong financials, systems, and succession planning, to reducing owner dependency and thinking deeply about purpose beyond the business. The conversation also dives into family business succession, the emotional realities of exiting, and why starting at least three years early can make all the difference. This episode is a powerful reminder that exiting a business isn't a single transaction, it's a transition. And done well, it can set you up not just for financial security, but for a meaningful and intentional next chapter of life. CONNECT WITH DEBRA:         ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠ ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/ ___________________________________________ GUESTS DETAILS: ► Kerry Boulton – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessvaluebuildermelbourne/ ► Get Her Complimentary Valuation Assessment: https://theexitstrategygroup.com.au/value-builder-questionnaire/ ► Get Her Book, The Uncensored Truth about Exit Strategies: https://freeexitstrategybook.com.au/      Episode 251 Chapters:    0:00 – Kerry's Introduction and Background in Exit Planning   2:29 – The Journey to Business Ownership and Initial Challenges   7:33 – Implementing TQM and Attracting International Buyers   11:25 – The Importance of Exit Planning for Baby Boomers   14:35 – The Impact of Not Having an Exit Strategy   19:53 – Financial Considerations and the Role of Professionals   25:38 – Family Business Succession Planning   32:58 – The Importance of Systems and Financial Health   36:48 – The Role of Earn-Outs and Private Equity   40:22 – Top Tips for Exit Planning   

InvestOrama - Separate Investment Facts from Financial Fiction
Family Wealth. PE-Backed Wealth Management.

InvestOrama - Separate Investment Facts from Financial Fiction

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 39:43


For decades, wealth management was defined by proximity.Advisors, Families, relationships built on continuity. The industry scaled slowly because wealth is personal, and stewardship doesn't lend itself easily to industrial logic.That assumption is now breaking.Over the past five years, the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) industry has entered what has been described as a golden era of deal-making—one driven not by product innovation, but by ownership change. Wealth management is being scaled, with Private Equity-backed equity “roll-ups”.In the latest Investology episode, we're discussing the intricacies and implications of this industry trend with Andrew D. Mirolli, CEPA, the co-founder of BuyAUM.com - Growth Partner for RIA Buyers & Sellers.Enjoy the episode on every podcast platform or YouTube.About Andrew At buyAUM.com, I help Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) scale their practices and safeguard their legacies.For growth-focused firms, I provide access to curated acquisition opportunities tailored to strategic goals. For advisors exploring succession, I offer guidance and connections to ensure their clients and life's work are placed in trusted hands.With nearly a decade of experience supporting advisors nationwide, I understand that every practice carries a legacy worth preserving. That's why we take a personal, relationship-driven approach, helping both buyers and sellers find the right fit for their future.Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-d-mirolli-cepa%C2%AE-7a304259/About the Investlogy podcast:Investology is a podcast dedicated to rethinking investment management and uncovering new ways to deliver better outcomes for investors.Listen on podcast platforms, or watch on YouTube.An episode produced by Orama (orama.tv):Accelerate sales to the financial industry with content that builds trust and drives pipeline with sales-driven video strategies.About the Host:George Aliferis, CAIA, is the founder of Orama. Before that, he spent over a decade structuring, marketing and selling complex financial products to institutional clients in Europe and Asia.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-aliferis-60078312/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit investorama.substack.com

INSIDE FINANCE
Dal Terminale all'Intelligenza Artificiale: 40 anni di rivoluzioni. Intervista a Pierre Levy, Fondatore Gruppo Atlantica

INSIDE FINANCE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 37:02


L'intelligenza artificiale non è più una tecnologia emergente.È una variabile strategica che sta ridefinendo modelli di business, gestione del rischio, sicurezza e cultura d'impresa.In un contesto di crescente complessità, la sfida non è adottare nuovi strumenti,ma governare il cambiamento con metodo, visione ed equilibrio.In questo episodio di Inside Finance – Game Changers Italia affrontiamo i grandi temi che oggi interessano chi guida le organizzazioni:l'impatto dell'AI sulla cybersecurity,il ruolo della cultura aziendale nella gestione del rischio,il rapporto tra velocità decisionale e qualità delle scelte,e il confine sempre più sottile tra automazione e responsabilità umana.Lo facciamo con un ospite che ha vissuto in prima persona le principali trasformazioni tecnologiche degli ultimi decenni, e che oggi offre una lettura concreta, pragmatica e non ideologica del futuro.Pierre Lévy è un imprenditore e innovatore nel settore dell'Information Technology con oltre quarant'anni di esperienza. Fondatore del Gruppo Atlantica, ha guidato la trasformazione dell'azienda in uno dei principali system integrator italiani per infrastrutture mission critical, data center e servizi digitali avanzati. Ha collaborato con i maggiori player tecnologici internazionali e sviluppato soluzioni ad alta complessità per grandi organizzazioni, fino all'acquisizione del gruppo da parte di un fondo di private equity nel 2022. Oggi è attivo sui temi della cyber security, delle infrastrutture critiche e dell'innovazione industriale.A guidare la conversazione di oggi è Marco Mizzau — già CEO di organizzazioni complesse, oggi Strategic Advisor per fondi di Private Equity e investitori istituzionali, con una carriera dedicata alla creazione di piattaforme scalabili e con il fiuto per le imprese che cambiano davvero le regole del gioco.Un confronto utile per imprenditori, manager e decisori che vogliono comprendere non solo dove sta andando la tecnologia,ma come preparare le proprie organizzazioni ad affrontarla.Questo episodio è una produzione Zero IN – Sharing Knowledge.Stiamo definendo le prossime personalità da intervistare o coinvolgere nelle tavole rotonde di Inside Finance.Per segnalazioni di reale rilevanza: segreteria@zeroin.it.Buon ascolto.

Alt Goes Mainstream
EQT's Conni Jonsson - building a global private equity firm the Nordic way

Alt Goes Mainstream

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 25:53


It all comes back to the DNA.The firms that know who they are will know who to be.You can learn a lot about an investment firm by listening to what they say.Alt Goes Mainstream's AGM Originals Series - The DNA: Capturing Culture - is dedicated to capturing the DNA of a firm by listening to what they say.The first season of The DNA stars EQT. In Stockholm, at EQT's AIM this past summer, I sat down for conversations with nine EQT executives.Each executive came from different parts of the firm — and different parts of the world.Each had fascinating backgrounds and stories about how they ended up in private markets and worked to build EQT.But there was a single throughline threaded throughout all of the discussions: the consistency and frequency that each executive talked about the firm's mission, vision, culture, and values.That's why it all comes back to the DNA.Episode 1 features EQT Founder and Chairperson Conni Jonsson. Conni founded EQT Partners AB in 1994. He has been Managing Partner since the company's foundation and as from March 1, 2014, Conni is full time working Chairperson.Prior to founding EQT Partners AB, Conni was employed by the Wallenberg Family Holding Company for seven years as Executive Vice President.Conni Jonsson graduated from the University of Linkoping in 1984, Bachelor of Science with majors in Economic Analysis and Accounting & Finance, and he has participated in the Program for Management Development at the Harvard Business School.Please enjoy this conversation with one of the industry's leaders in Conni Jonsson.You can stream all the episodes on AGM's YouTube channel at AltGoesMainstreamAGM.Show Notes 00:00 The DNA: Capturing Culture Episode 100:21 EQT's Origins and Global Reach01:38 Conni Jonsson's Background and Journey02:00 Founding EQT: Embracing Uniqueness04:03 Balancing Responsibility and Financial Outcomes05:09 The Wallenberg Family's Influence06:36 Long-Term Thinking in Investing07:20 Operationalizing Long-Term Values08:13 EQT's Distinct Investment Approach10:12 The Importance of Culture in Business11:28 EQT's Focus on Core Competencies12:53 Global Investment Strategies13:20 Engaging with Institutional and Wealth Investors14:15 Educating the Wealth Channel17:10 Diversification and Global Exposure18:19 Investing in Asia: Structural Alpha20:40 Mitigating Political Risks20:47 Future Skills in Private Markets22:51 Aligning Good Business with Good Returns24:38 Conclusion: The Winner Takes It All

Podcast – CrimsonCast
Ep 1291- Indiana Football News (Rally Towels, OC Extension) + Andy Wittry on Private Equity, CFP & the Future of College Sports

Podcast – CrimsonCast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 68:00


Galen Clavio opens the show with a handful of Indiana football news items as the Hoosiers await their Rose Bowl / CFP quarterfinal opponent — including the wild scene at Memorial Stadium's rally towel distribution, reflections on Fernando Mendoza's Heisman win, and why keeping coordinator continuity (including Mike Shanahan's extension and Bryant Haines on defense) matters for sustaining IU as a national power. Then Galen is joined by former On3 reporter Andy Wittry for a wide-ranging conversation about the college football landscape: Utah's groundbreaking private-capital partnership and what it could mean for athletic departments nationally, the Big 12's reported pursuit of private capital, the growing financial squeeze (including high-profile student-fee debates), and how the CFP is evolving amid ongoing political pressure from major brands like Notre Dame.

The Red & White Podcast: NC State Sports Talk
Ep 381 - Bowl Games, Press Conferences, Portals & Hot Yoga

The Red & White Podcast: NC State Sports Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 87:04


Follow us on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠If you like the pod, consider supporting us @ ⁠⁠https://redwhitenetwork.com/membership⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction and Season Reflections03:01 Bowl Game Expectations and Player Opt-Outs05:57 College Football Pay and Transfer Portal Dynamics09:02 ACC Championship Game and Notre Dame Controversy11:53 Coaching Changes and Program Comparisons14:58 Soccer Championship and Program Perspectives17:51 Balloons and Budgeting in College Sports29:34 The Future of College Football Financing31:37 The Impact of Private Equity on Athletic Departments32:45 Rethinking College Football Budgets37:10 Evaluating Player Salaries and Value40:51 The Changing Landscape of College Football Coaching46:10 NIL and the Future of College Athletics55:53 The Importance of Offensive Lines59:01 Analyzing NC State's Upcoming Schedule01:01:46 Basketball Coaching Insights and Challenges01:06:40 Evaluating Will Wade's Coaching Style01:11:01 The Impact of Player Transfers01:20:07 Reflections on Bowl Games and Team Momentum

TD Ameritrade Network
How Private Equity is Entering College Sports

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 7:17


Steven OIenick explains key market drivers for the NIL, and how money is coming into college sports. “Right now, it's kind of the Wild, Wild West,” he says, but emphasizes that money is coming in “through the front door” instead of the “back door.” Changing rules about compensating student athletes have changed the dynamics significantly, along with sports betting. He speculates on how private equity will interact with donors and what kind of disparity there could be between team budgets.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

AHLA's Speaking of Health Law
Representing Physicians: Private Equity, Non-Competes, and Medical Spas

AHLA's Speaking of Health Law

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 50:42 Transcription Available


Jason Krisza, Shareholder, Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer PA, and Michael Schaff, Shareholder, Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer PA, speak with Sidney Welch, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Lymari Cromwell, Partner, Bass Berry & Sims PLC, and Ashley Creech, Associate, Epstein Becker & Green PC, about three cutting-edge topics that are of increasing importance when representing physicians: private equity transactions, non-compete agreements, and medical spas. They discuss how private equity transactions are structured, the attendant regulatory concerns, and the challenges physician practices encounter when engaging in these transactions; what physician non-competes generally look like, the legal and regulatory environment at the state level, and alternatives to non-competes; and the kinds of services offered at medical spas, how they are regulated, and considerations when structuring them. Jason and Michael are editors, and Sidney, Lymari, and Ashley are authors, of AHLA's Representing Physicians Handbook, Fifth Edition.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBEZPqAMxCcLearn more about AHLA's Representing Physicians Handbook, Fifth Edition: https://store.lexisnexis.com/ahla/products/ahla-representing-physicians-handbook-ahla-members-grpussku59002.htmlEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast
BIG 12 Expansion Watch: Private Equity Deal Ties USF — And Even Florida State to Conference

Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 10:23


The Big 12 Conference's new private equity partnership with Weatherford Capital has raised some interesting questions about the league's long-term future — including conference expansion.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains how two brothers serving as managing partners at Weatherford Capital have deep institutional ties to both South Florida (USF) and Florida State, which has sparked speculation: Could the Big 12 and USF eventually strike a deal?Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cashflow Project
From House Hacking to Private Equity Funds: Mark Khuri's Path to Diversified Cashflow

The Cashflow Project

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 42:08


Welcome to The Cashflow Project podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Mark Khuri, co-founder of SMK Capital Management and a real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Mark shares his journey from managing his father's apartment buildings to building a diversified portfolio that includes single-family homes, multifamily, mobile home parks, and self-storage. We dive into key lessons from multiple market cycles, the transition from residential to commercial real estate, and why diversification and strong partnerships matter more than ever. Mark also breaks down current market trends, bonus depreciation, and how interest rates and supply-and-demand shifts are creating new opportunities. Whether you're just getting started or scaling your portfolio, this episode delivers practical insights on managing risk, growing wealth, and navigating today's evolving real estate landscape. [00:00] "From W2 to Real Estate" [04:10] From Rental to Investment Scaling [08:07] "Investing in Passive Real Estate" [10:38] "Focused Investment for Lower Risk" [15:14] Challenges in Building Mobile Home Parks [17:20] Investing in Mobile Home Parks [22:43] Restoration of 100% Bonus Depreciation [24:35] "Tax Incentives Fuel Private Investment" [26:58] "Commercial Real Estate Prices Rebound" [30:51] "Market Trends Amid Uncertainty" [36:05] "Clear Communication is Critical" [38:33] "Start Investing: Visit SMKCap" [40:36] "Investing & Networking Opportunities" Connect with Mark Khuri! Website LinkedIn Connect with The Cashflow Project! Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram

Mindy Diamond on Independence: A Podcast for Financial Advisors Considering Change
Beyond Goldman: How a $4.4B Firm Scaled Without Shortcuts or Private Equity

Mindy Diamond on Independence: A Podcast for Financial Advisors Considering Change

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 45:13


Quotient Wealth Partners proves that enterprise-scale growth doesn't require private equity or shortcuts. This episode breaks down how discipline, culture, and organic momentum drove the firm's rise to $4.4B—without sacrificing independence or client experience.

La Martingale
#296 - Comment s'enrichir en France ? - Mounir Laggoune

La Martingale

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 77:48


Le sujet :La plupart des Français laissent leur argent dormir sur des comptes peu rémunérés ou font des choix d'investissement désordonnés. Apprenez à construire votre pyramide patrimoniale étape par étape, que vous partiez de zéro ou que vous ayez déjà commencé à investir.L'invité du jour :Mounir Laggoune est le CEO de Finary, une application de gestion de patrimoine. Au micro de Matthieu Stefani, il nous dit tout sur la pyramide patrimoniale.Découvrez :Les 3 niveaux de la pyramide patrimonialeCombien mettre de côté avant d'investir ?PEA, assurance vie, compte-titres : quel support choisir ?Faut-il investir dans l'immobilier ou acheter sa résidence principale ?Quelle est la place des cryptomonnaies dans cette stratégie ?Avantages :Bonne nouvelle ! Nous avons négocié pour vous un avantage exclusif. Avec le code LAMARTINGALE, obtenez 20 % de réduction sur votre abonnement Finary. Rendez-vous ici pour en profiter.Ils citent d'anciens épisodes de La Martingale :Le premier passage de Mounir dans La Martingale (épisode 70)L'épisode 237 sur l'assurance vie luxembourgeoiseL'épisode 160 sur la société holdingOn vous souhaite une très bonne écoute ! C'est par ici si vous préférez Apple Podcasts, ou ici si vous préférez Spotify.Et pour recevoir toutes les actus et des recommandations exclusives, abonnez-vous à la newsletter, c'est par ici.La Martingale est un podcast du label Orso Media.Merci à notre partenaire Enky de soutenir le podcast.Bénéficiez de 100€ à 300€ crédités selon le montant investi en cliquant sur ce lienHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

TUE POD @SpenceChecketts on CFB Private Equity, Coach Whitt, Scalley... NBA Cup + more

"The Drive" with Spence Checketts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 138:37


Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

David C Barnett Small Business & Deal Making
7 Questions to Ask When Competing with Private Equity

David C Barnett Small Business & Deal Making

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 34:14


Magic of a roll-up strategy: https://youtu.be/i_4_shRzEsQ New Video Alert! Ever been outbid when trying to buy a business? Here's the thing: sometimes losing is actually winning. This week, I unpack the collapse of Renovo Home Partners, a private equity-backed roll-up that went bankrupt with hundreds of millions in debt and almost no assets left. I'll walk through what went wrong, why leverage kills good deals, and the 7 questions you should ask anytime you're up against big-money buyers. If you've ever wondered how to compete with private equity without overpaying, you'll want to watch this one. Helping you buy, grow, and exit small businesses — the smart way. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/KnAL7xSc1vA #BusinessValuation #SmallBusiness #SellMyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessExit #BusinessValue #BusinessBuyerAdvantage #DavidCBarnett **** YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – The Renovo Home Partners Collapse 02:00 – What a Roll-Up Strategy Really Is 04:00 – How Private Equity Builds (and Breaks) Deals 06:30 – What Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Tells Us 09:00 – Real Human Impact: Customers & Employees 11:00 – Why Roll-Ups Often Fail 13:30 – The Role of Leverage and Rising Interest Rates 15:00 – What Went Wrong at Renovo 17:00 – Why Being Outbid Isn't Losing 18:30 – The Danger of No Personal Guarantees 20:30 – The “Brittle Machine” Problem 22:00 – My 7 Questions to Spot Risky Overbids 29:30 – How Smart Buyers Avoid These Traps 31:00 – When You Lose a Deal, You Might Be Winning 33:00 – Learn to Buy a Business the Right Way **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business
Private Equity Value Creation Through Focus, Talent, and Go-to-Market Discipline

Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 43:10


Rob Turano, Operating Partner at Bloom Equity Partners, breaks down the playbook he uses to transform lower middle-market software companies—from sharpening product focus to elevating talent and building repeatable go-to-market engines. He shares how Bloom integrates operating partners early in diligence, accelerates transformation in the first 12–18 months, and instills a performance culture rooted in data, speed, and ownership. Rob also gets personal, from his love of cooking to the practices he uses to think more clearly as a leader. It's a sharp, candid look at what real value creation in private equity demands today—hit play and take notes. Episode Highlights 1:31 – Growing up in New Jersey, Villanova roots, and the consulting-to-private-equity path 5:56 – Why food matters in Rob's life and how he became Bloom's unofficial in-house chef 9:22 – The three traits Bloom looks for: focus, management strength, and GTM maturity 14:38 – Selling value vs. selling features—and why every salesperson must think like a CFO 20:49 – How Bloom's deal, BD, and operating teams collaborate from diligence through execution 27:45 – The urgency of the first 6–12 months and the sequencing of transformation in PE 36:18 – Rob's top advice to PortCos today: talent first, disciplined KPIs, and repeatable GTM engines 40:25 – The book shift that made Rob more creative—and the life hack that helps him think clearly For more information on Bloom Equity Partners, go to https://www.bloomequitypartners.com/ For more information on Robert Turano, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-turano

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity
Healthcare Private Equity, and Setting the Agenda for the Year Ahead with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 12-16-25

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 11:16


In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares insights on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, goal setting in a changing market, and what she is watching across healthcare and private equity. She also previews the upcoming McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity Conference and discusses priorities shaping dealmaking in the year ahead.

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB
"We Were Living Month to Month" - YT CEO, Sam Nicols

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 100:23


In this special edition of the Inside Line podcast, Jeff Brines interviews Sam Nicols, the former CEO of YT Industries from 2021 to 2024, exploring his journey from a career at Amazon to leading a prominent bike company during tumultuous times. He reflects on his experiences as CEO of YT Industries, discussing the challenges faced in the bike industry, particularly around demand fluctuations, inventory management, and the impact of cash flow on business decisions.00:00 Introduction to Sam Nicols and YT Industries01:49 Sam's Background and Career Path09:28 Challenges of Stepping into YT During the Pandemic11:35 Navigating Supply Chain Issues and Customer Care16:01 The Private Equity Interest and Acquisition Process23:45 Aligning Goals with Private Equity30:15 Understanding the Risks of Private Equity34:11 The Impact of Market Conditions on YT's Valuation37:05 Transitioning to In-House Assembly49:43 Demand Fluctuations and Market Realities50:21 Navigating Demand Fluctuations54:08 Strategic Decisions Amidst Overstocks01:00:05 The Impact of Cash Flow on Business Decisions01:03:43 Cost Management Challenges in the Bike Industry01:10:08 Marketing Strategies: Balancing Brand and Performance01:17:48 The Role of Data in Business Operations01:25:12 Leadership Dynamics and Company Culture01:30:12 Reflections on Competition and Industry Evolution

Amy Donaldson(@ADonSports) on Utes Latest, Coach Whitt, Private Equity in CFB + more

"The Drive" with Spence Checketts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 47:43 Transcription Available


Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Hans & Scotty G.
HOUR 3: Have to trust that University of Utah President Randall & AD Mark Harlan have done their private equity due diligence | Diego Pavia says F Scotty G after Heisman Snub

Hans & Scotty G.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 31:26


Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
MBA Wire Taps 462: From Brazil, Booth part-time. New York schools, only. Investment banking to private equity

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 39:59


In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season. Last week, admissions decisions rolled out for several top MBA programs including Harvard, Stanford, UPenn / Wharton, MIT / Sloan and Northwestern / Kellogg. This upcoming week, USC / Marshall, Rice / Jones, Texas / McCombs, UNC / Kenan Flagler, Vanderbilt / Owen and Washington / Foster are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. The next livestream AMA with Graham and Alex is scheduled for this Tuesday, December 16th; here's the link to Clear Admit's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/cayoutubelive. Last week Clear Admit livestreamed its first Decision Day Watch Party. We scheduled this for December 10, when several top MBA programs were scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Several admissions officers joined us for the event, and it was a huge success. Graham highlighted a recently published Financial Times 2025 ranking of European business schools that ranks institutions across multiple programs (MBA, MiM, EMBA, and Executive Education), rather than individual programs, which we thought was a strange approach. Graham noted several admissions-related pieces of content recently published on Clear Admit. The first focuses on how to choose between MBA programs, once you have your offers. The second focuses on the dreaded wait list, and what steps can be taken. The third article looks at how candidates who didn't get positive results can reflect. The final admissions-related piece focuses on MBA essay construction, which led to a conversation about how best to use Clear Admit's AI Chat Bot. Graham highlighted two Real Humans pieces spotlighting students from Chicago / Booth and Emory / Goizueta. We then discussed the recently published employment reports from Stanford and NYU / Stern. Finally, Graham profiled a podcast that focuses on The Forté Foundation. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected three ApplyWire entries. This week's first MBA admissions candidate is from Brazil but now resides in Chicago. They are looking at the Booth part-time MBA program. A potential concern is their 313 GRE score. This week's second MBA applicant is working in research, looking at the impact of tech on young people. They reside in New York City and are only looking at Columbia and Stern. This week's final MBA candidate has a strong professional background, transitioning from investment banking to private equity. They have a 3.8 GPA and a 325 GRE score. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity
Private Equity in Healthcare: Current Trends & Issues 12-13-25

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 9:17


In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the current trends, risks, and opportunities in private equity investing in healthcare.

The Right Time with Bomani Jones
Pat Forde on College football's Playoff Crossroads, Notre Dame's frustrations, Private Equity Problems | 12.10

The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 54:57


Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the College Football Playoff committee and the mistakes they have made along the way. Later, they break down Notre Dame's decision to skip a bowl game and whether or not they will attempt to disrupt college football's postseason structure. Finally, they react to Lane Kiffin sending his LSU staff back to Ole Miss to coach in the College Football Playoff and to Utah's decision to get into bed with private equity money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard & Friends Network
NPDS - So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Utah private equity, Paramount update, MLB Draft Lottery, and more! (Episode 1389 Hour 2)

Le Batard & Friends Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 53:22


Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with a question about Utah athletics and its new partnership with private equity. Here we go! (13:00) Paramount made another bid for Warner Bros. This is getting ugly. How high will Paramount go? What will Netflix do? (21:00) What is going on with the Astros? The team just sold its minor league teams to Diamond Holdings! What does this mean? (28:00) The White Sox won the draft lottery! The Rockies, the worst team in baseball, was ineligible for the lottery! (35:00) Why are the Marlins grievances not finished yet? What is baseball waiting for? (41:00) Chris Paul bobblehead nigh was canceled. (46:00) Will a new Rays ballpark be done by the start of the 2029 season? No. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Daily Zeitgeist
Private Equity Eats Vegas, Taking #2s On The Clock 12.10.25

The Daily Zeitgeist

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 57:10 Transcription Available


In episode 1977, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by comedian and host of I Said No Gifts!, Bridger Winegar, to discuss… Oh No Way... Katie Miller Is Also A Lying Piece of Sh*t? Las Vegas Getting Taken Over By Private Equity, Liam Neeson And Pam Anderson Are No More…, Capitalism Doesn’t Want You To Poop and more! Katie Miller’s Excuse for Free Military House Falls Apart in Damning Police Report Las Vegas Getting Taken Over By Private Equity Las Vegas casinos see gaming revenue surge despite summer tourism slump How to make yourself poop regularly in the morning before going to work 1 in 3 Gen Z workers too scared to use office bathroom, study reveals ‘It’s okay to poo at work’: new health campaign highlights a common source of anxiety The Corporate War on What Constitutes an Employee Poop Break Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker’s rule to do it on your own time Man claims he was fired from stone works job after sharing a meme of Elmo pooping on 'company time' - before later admitting that he quit because of 'bad blood' and offensive texts from his boss New sloped toilet designed to reduce time workers spend in the bathroom Managers Are Literally Obsessed With Their Employees’ Bathroom Breaks LISTEN: Yes I Do by Leon Knight & DE'WAYNESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing Personal with David Samson
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Utah private equity, Paramount update, MLB Draft Lottery, and more! (Episode 1389 Hour 2)

Nothing Personal with David Samson

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 53:22


Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with a question about Utah athletics and its new partnership with private equity. Here we go! (13:00) Paramount made another bid for Warner Bros. This is getting ugly. How high will Paramount go? What will Netflix do? (21:00) What is going on with the Astros? The team just sold its minor league teams to Diamond Holdings! What does this mean? (28:00) The White Sox won the draft lottery! The Rockies, the worst team in baseball, was ineligible for the lottery! (35:00) Why are the Marlins grievances not finished yet? What is baseball waiting for? (41:00) Chris Paul bobblehead nigh was canceled. (46:00) Will a new Rays ballpark be done by the start of the 2029 season? No. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices