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In this episode, the ReSolve team is joined by Dr. Robert Frank, the Henrietta Johnson Lewis Professor of Management Emeritus and Professor of Economics at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. They delve into the role of luck in success, the myth of meritocracy, and the dynamics of free markets. They explore various topics, including:Topics Discussed• The approach to both microeconomics and macroeconomics in the textbooks co-authored with Dr. Ben Bernanke• The impact of behavioral economics on the understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics• The role of luck and meritocracy in success and how policy is informed by this understanding• The concept of 'smart for one, dumb for all' in the context of competition• The implications of the Darwin Economy and the interplay between individual self-interest and societal outcomes• The effects of tax structures on entrepreneurial initiative and economic growth• The need for effective human coordination to solve major problems and improve the futureThis episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of economics, the role of luck in success, and the impact of policy decisions on societal outcomes. It provides valuable insights into the intricacies of economic theories and their practical implications.*ReSolve Global refers to ReSolve Asset Management SEZC (Cayman) which is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a commodity trading advisor and commodity pool operator. This registration is administered through the National Futures Association (“NFA”). Further, ReSolve Global is a registered person with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.

Our consultants receive a lot of questions from clients about applying to MBA programs through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. I've heard myths that suggest that applying to one (or more) of the 22 Consortium schools through The Consortium's application is disadvantageous. But as the former director at two Consortium schools, I can assure you that nothing could be further from the truth — provided you meet The Consortium's minimum qualifications. Though the requirements, participating schools, and corporate partners have changed over The Consortium's 57-year history, not only is the organization the best deal in town but it also gives its members an alumni network that extends throughout the 22 member schools. The Consortium history and mission Initially, The Consortium provided opportunities for young African-American men to have a fair chance at rising up the corporate ladder via the MBA. Later, The Consortium added Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and women to its mix. Membership came along with the fellowship. However, after the Supreme Court decided the Gratz v. Bollinger and Grutter v. Bollinger cases, The Consortium opened its doors to offer membership to selected applicants that further The Consortium's mission to promote the “inclusion in global business education and leadership . . . of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans.” Members do not need to belong to one of these groups but must demonstrate the mission through community and professional action and impact. Thus, membership is no longer race based but rather mission driven. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to succeed in a Consortium member school's MBA program. Consortium member benefits Like the undergraduate Common App, candidates can apply to up to six schools with only one application for a fraction of the cost that the candidate would incur by applying to each school separately. The Consortium membership grants the candidate access to the orientation and corporate partners. Many members receive internship offers before the start of school. To summarize the benefits: Applicants can use a single application for up to six schools at one low cost. Members gain access to a vast alumni network of 22 schools, including mentorship from among the approximately 9,000 Consortium alumni (formal or informal). Students gain access to corporate sponsors at orientation if selected as a member. If selected as a fellow, students receive full tuition and a stipend. READ: The Consortium Application: Tips for Your CGSM Essays >> Consortium member schools Consortium Member SchoolAverage GMAT Score (Class of 2024)Average Undergraduate GPA (Class of 2024) Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business7023.33 Columbia University, Columbia Business School7293.60 Cornell University, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management7103.30 Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business7263.52 Emory University, Goizueta Business School 7003.38 Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business6973.29 Indiana University-Bloomington, Kelley School of Business6853.38 New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business7333.62 Indiana University-Bloomington, Kelley School of Business6853.38 New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business7333.62 Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business7023.43 Stanford University, Stanford Graduate School of Business7373.76 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School 7063.43 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business7063.48 University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business7293.64 University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Anderson School of Management711NA* University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan Ross School of Business7203.50 University of Rochester, Simon Business SchoolNA*NA*

Gautam Ahuja is a Professor of Management and Organizations at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. He has also served at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan from 2001 to 2017, and at The University of Texas at Austin (1996-2001), and as Visiting Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School (2014-2015). Ahuja's research interests include competitive analysis, technology and innovation, globalization, and the use of inter-organizational arrangements such as mergers, acquisitions, and alliances in these contexts. His research on these issues has received several global awards, including TIM Distinguished Scholar for lifetime achievement, the highest award given by the Technology and Innovation Management Division of the Academy of Management (2019), Schendel Best Paper Award from the Strategic Management Society (2016), SMS Knowledge & Innovation Best Paper Award (2015),and the SIEE-EBS Best Paper Award for the best paper on innovation management (2013). He was also felicitated as an SMS Foundations Scholar (2016) for his contributions in the field of strategy and innovation by the Innovation and Knowledge group of the Strategic Management Society. At the invitation of the Indian Government, he delivered the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Oration (2011), the formal speech on the occasion of Pravasi Divas, the festival to celebrate the achievements of the Indian diaspora (non-resident Indians). Other honors include Lectio Magistralis, Luiss University, Rome; the Il Sigillum Magnum Medal from the University of Bologna in Italy, the world's oldest continuously functioning university; the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2008 from the Ross School; and the Senior Faculty Research Award for sustained “path-breaking research as a thought-leader in the field of strategy” in 2010, also from the Ross School. Other global research awards include the TIM Best Paper Award for Technology and Innovation Management (2003), the Sage-Pondy and West Publishing Awards for outstanding research in Organization Theory (1998), the Free Press Award for Best Dissertation in Strategic Management (1997), all from the Academy of Management; and the College on Organization Science Best Dissertation Award (1995) from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). Ahuja's research has been cited more than 23,000 times by other scholars and various federal and international bodies such as the EPA, OECD, and UNEP. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Organization Science, one of the premier journals in the field, and has also served as Associate Editor for Management Science and as a Senior Editor for Organization Science and Strategy Science. He served as the Co-chairperson (2001-04) and Chairperson (2004-2013) of the Strategy Area at Ross. For several years through this period, the Strategy Area was ranked in the top three departments (including number one) globally by the Financial Times. He has also served as the Division Chair for the Technology and Innovation Management Division of the Academy of Management. As a doctoral advisor, he has trained many students who are now faculty at some of the best institutions across the world. Visit https://www.aib.world/frontline-ib/gautam-ahuja/ for the original video interview.

Danielle Guindo and Kimberly Pennington  This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guests, Danielle Guindo and Kimberly Pennington. The three of them talk about how Read Alliance has been accelerating the academic trajectory of early elementary students through the power of teen leaders for the last 21 years and how they work together to make programming happen successfully.In this episode, we discuss: How Read Alliance has been accelerating the academic trajectory of early elementary students through the power of teen leaders for the last 21 years Danielle's path to becoming the executive director, Kimberly's path to becoming a volunteer, and how they work together to make programming happen What Read does to get high school students involved as empowered community members What they did to bring the kids together in the struggles of the pandemic, and otherwise The win-win-win for all involved in this program, and the impact they are making How developmental workshops incentivize long-term involvement for young leaders The data-driven measurement tool that ensures progress in the children's academic progress The growing need for reading intervention, and how Read Alliance's virtual delivery model has doubled their relevance and impact How the dual mission impacts volunteers, teen leaders, and young readers The well-structured corporate partnership model that connects funds and resources with the humanity behind them What we can do to give of ourselves for this mission, and help with the expansion of it Danielle Guindo is the Executive Director of Read Alliance, an organization with a 20+ year history of effectively improving the literacy skills of striving early readers by pairing them one-on-one with paid teen leaders trained to implement a leveled phonics-based curriculum. Read Alliance partners with NYC public schools in under-resourced communities, and through a community empowerment model recruits and employs young people who live or attend high school in the same neighborhoods as individual reading tutors and role models.  Before joining Read Alliance as its Executive Director in July 2018, Danielle served as Chief Program Officer at YWCA Brooklyn, where she led the expansion of programs serving young women of color in the borough in college access, leadership development, and economic empowerment. Prior to YWCA Brooklyn, Ms. Guindo was Vice President for Programs and Policy at The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. where she was responsible for expanding and implementing youth programs and education initiatives across the five boroughs including: robust after school programming for elementary schoolchildren and community school partnerships; teen pregnancy prevention and young men's initiatives in middle and high schools; and collaborating with multiple partners to advocate for programs and policies that promote equity in education.  Ms. Guindo has been published and presented on topics ranging from effective family engagement, implementing and measuring social and emotional learning in youth programming, elements of high quality early education for multilingual learners, best practices in youth development, and effective K-12 non-profit/school partnerships. Danielle is a member of the Education Trust NY Advisory Council, and is the daughter of NYC public school educators. Kimberly Pennington is the Business Development Officer for Key Merchant Services covering the Hudson Valley/Metro New York Region at KeyBank. At Key, Kimberly focuses on helping mid-size to small businesses in the $0-25MM space with merchant processing solutions. Kimberly also serves as President of the Key Young Professionals and sits on the Key4Women Committee which supports the financial progress and empowerment of businesswomen. As a civic leader, Kimberly is heavily involved in the community. She sits on the Board of Directors for various nonprofits including READ Alliance, Girls Inc. of Westchester County, and the United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region. Kimberly also volunteers with ArtsWestchester, Center for Prevention against Child Abuse, New York City Parks Foundation, and the Women's Leadership Alliance. Kimberly holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and communications from Berkeley College in addition to various program certificates from Cornell University's Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. Kimberly is also part of the Business Council of Westchester's Rising Star Class of 2021 and Leadership Dutchess Class of 2022.Website: https://readalliance.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readalliancenyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readalliance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadAlliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAH51LAPECiTLJptDBSBig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-alliance-read- Kimberly PenningtonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penningtonkimberly Danielle GuindoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-g-guindo-msw-598b634

Lourdes Casanova discusses the rise of Chinese multinational companies and the growth of the Chinese economy in a discussion with Present Value host Ghady Arida. The conversation starts off with a discussion about strategic mergers and acquisitions conducted by Chinese companies after the financial crisis of 2008. This M&A activity allowed Chinese companies to expand internationally, acquire knowledge, and improve their industries. She also discusses the challenges, such as brand recognition, faced by Chinese multinationals and the efforts these companies are undertaking to overcome them. Lourdes Casanova is the Gail and Roberto Cañizares Director of the Emerging Markets Institute and a senior lecturer at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. She specializes in international business with a focus on emerging market multinationals. She was a Fulbright scholar and earned her Master’s degree from the University of Southern California and her PhD from the University of Barcelona. She is a member of the Global Agenda Council on Latin America as well as the Competitiveness in Latin America Taskforce of the World Economic Forum. She was also a member of the B20 task force on Information and Communication Technology and Innovation in the 2012 G20 summit. Along with co-author Anne Miroux, she recently published her latest book, the Era of Chinese Multinationals which examines common characteristics of Chinese companies and their efforts to make china an innovation hub. Links from the Episode at presentvaluepodcast.com Faculty Page: Lourdes Casanova

In this episode, Michelle Duguid discusses the effects of diversity on group performance, its relationship to status, power, and influence, and the importance of sponsorship and allyship within organizations. Newly appointed Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the College of Business, Duguid also reflects on what those three words really mean and how they inform her vision for change. Michelle Duguid is the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Dean Duguid received her MS and PhD in organizational behavior from Cornell and her primary area of research investigates the interplay of social status, power, politics, influence, and diversity in organizations.  She also does research which examines individual and group processes that affect creativity and decision-making. Dean Duguid serves on the editorial board of several publications and her work has been published in numerous academic journals. Her research has also been cited in media outlets such as Forbes, the New Yorker, NPR, the New York Times, and the Economist. Links from the Episode at presentvaluepodcast.com Faculty Profile: Michelle Duguid  LinkedIn: Michelle Duguid (LinkedIn)

Welcome to the 5th episode of the podcast. I am joined by a very very special guest, Mark W. Nelson, The Dean at Cornell University’s School of Business.Mark W. Nelson is the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean and Professor of Accounting at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business. He received his BBA degree from Iowa State University and his MA and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University.Dean Nelson is responsible for Johnson’s three residential MBA programs, four Executive MBA programs, and two MPS programs. In that role, he oversees the research and teaching of Johnson’s faculty and the activities of Johnson’s staff in both Ithaca and New York City, as well as partnerships with Queens University, Tsinghua University, Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Tech. Dean Nelson also serves on the leadership team of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and has responsibilities relevant to the overall activities of the College as well as to various research centers and institutes.Dean Nelson’s teaching has focused on intermediate financial accounting and financial reporting, as well as judgment and decision making in accounting. He has received ten teaching awards at Cornell and Ohio State, including the American Accounting Association’s inaugural Cook Prize for graduate teaching excellence. He is a coauthor (with Spiceland and Thomas) of Intermediate Accounting.Dean Nelson’s research examines psychological and economic factors that influence how people make decisions with financial information; interpret and apply accounting, auditing, and tax regulations; and trade in financial markets. His research has been published widely in accounting and psychology, and has been acknowledged with the AAA's Notable Contribution to Accounting Literature Award, the AAA’s Wildman Medal, AJPT’s inaugural Best Paper Award, and the Johnson School's Faculty Research Award.Dean Nelson’s external service includes three terms as an editor of the Accounting Review and four years on the FASB’s Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council.

Professor Michael Waldman, a Professor of Economics at Johnson, discusses his decades of research into labor economics, including the role of job promotions, the benefits of lateral moves, and how resume padding may improve social welfare. He also describes his research in rational thinking, planned obsolescence, and product bundling and tying. At the end of the interview, he reflects on the personal life lessons he learned from his father, who survived the Holocaust.  Professor Waldman is the Charles H. Dyson Professor of Management and Professor of Economics at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. He is widely recognized as a top researcher in the fields of industrial organization, labor economics, and organizational economics. He first joined Cornell in 1991 and since that time has served both Johnson and the university in multiple capacities - including serving on the school’s Strategic Planning Advisory Council. Professor Waldman received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from MIT and a PhD in Economics at the University of Pennsylvania.  Links from the Episode at presentvaluepodcast.com Faculty Profile: Michael Waldman - Johnson Research: IDEAS / SSRN NY Times: Planned Obsolescence Article Faculty Last Lectures: 2016 - Michael Waldman

Allen Adamson explains how to successfully stay ahead of change! As I finish many of my Vistage CEO workshops, I marvel at how these CEOs run their businesses while also trying to push them forward, find new markets and stay relevant. Often, their clients are moving fast and furiously, leaving vendors or support teams far behind. The times they are a-changin,' as Bob Dylan sang to us a long time ago. And, they are continuing to change. The skills to adapt are often missing among the leadership of companies, men and women who know how to run their operations today but not how to adapt them for tomorrow. This conundrum is why I was so excited to have branding expert Allen Adamson as my guest for this podcast. Enjoy! The ability (or inability) to stay relevant spells success or failure today Allen's quote captures the challenge for businesses today: “The number one reason for organizational success or failure is the ability to stay relevant. Having the wherewithal to strategically shift ahead of accelerating marketplace changes is the single most critical skillset an organization can possess.” You will enjoy our conversation. You will also come away with lots of ideas about how you, too, can spearhead the changes your own organization needs to make to drive change and survive in these fast-changing times. The three things we dig into: Why people hate to change. How can business leaders see what is happening in the field if they only step out and observe what their clients are doing. Once they ‘get it,‘ how can they actually make the necessary transformations if they are going to sustain their growth. Sound like a conversation that's right up your alley? If you are On the Brink and want to get off that brink, you should listen carefully and try some of Allen’s ideas. They will work. Are you relevant? Are you sure? How organizations do—or do not—stay relevant is the subject of Allen’s most recent book, Shift Ahead. Using fascinating first-hand accounts and detailed case studies, it explains how the best organizations recognize when it’s time to change direction, and how they pull it off while bolstering their brands.  Who is Allen Adamson? Allen is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Metaforce, a disruptive marketing and product consultancy which, unlike traditional firms, takes a multi-disciplinary channel-agnostic approach to marketing challenges. Metaforce combines the best aspects of brand management, strategy, and experience consultancies to deliver solutions that ensure its clients shift ahead of the dramatic changes in the marketplace in order to meet fast-evolving customer needs. A noted industry expert in all disciplines of branding, Allen has worked with a broad spectrum of consumer and corporate businesses, including packaged goods, technology, healthcare, financial services, hospitality and entertainment. With his perspective and depth of experience, Allen helps his clients understand and activate strategies that enable them to shift ahead of the market and the competition, generating long-term value and increased brand equity. He also helps them identify what truly matters to the audiences they serve—what is relevant to their customers—and to brilliantly deliver on it. A sought-after industry commentator, Allen has appeared on ABC News Nightline, NBC’s The Today Show, CNBC’s Squawk Box and Closing Bell and Fox Business Network. He regularly writes a column on current branding topics for Forbes, and is a frequent guest lecturer at New York University’s Stern School of Business, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University and the Harvard School of Continuing Education. In addition, he is a member of the American Management Association and speaks on branding for a range of professional organizations, corporate events and industry conferences. A few blogs and podcasts about driving change you might enjoy: Why Change Is So Scary—And Why That Dooms Businesses To Fail Hate Change? Anthropology Can Make You and Your People Love It! Michelle Turman—Positive Changes Needed To Keep Your Business Growing Ask Andi—Why Companies Have Got To Change Or They Will Not Thrive "All In: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Think Bigger, Build Sustainable Businesses, and Change the World" with Stephanie Breedlove Additional resources: Allen's company: Metaforce Allen's books: Shift Ahead, BrandSimple, BrandDigital and The Edge:50 Tips from Brands That Lead My book: On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants    Download the 1-page synopsis of my book, "On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights" here

Mark Nelson is the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean at Cornell University’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. Robert Libby is the David A. Thomas Professor of Management. Both are longtime Johnson professors and experts in financial accounting. In this episode, we learn about some infamous accounting fraud cases and then delve into academic research that illustrates how managers slide down the "slippery slope" to accounting fraud by justifying their own actions against egregious examples. We also discuss how new revenue recognition standards could shape future financial frauds and could make fraud more difficult to catch. Links from the Episode at presentvaluepodcast.com Episode Article: Nelson and Libby on financial accounting fraud, past and future Faculty Page: Dean Mark Nelson - Johnson, Cornell ; Robert Libby - Johnson, Cornell Textbook: Financial Accounting (Amazon link) 

This podcast is with brand and marketing guru Allen Adamson and sheds light on the world of branding in business and how it applies to the music industry. Allen Adamson is a noted industry expert in all disciplines of branding. He’s worked with a broad spectrum of clients in industries ranging from packaged goods and technology to health care and financial services, to hospitality and entertainment, as well as brands in the non-profit sector. Given his perspective and depth of experience, Allen has helped his clients not simply understand, but, more critically, put into play strategies that enable them to shift ahead of the market and the competition, generating long-term value and increased brand equity. How organizations do – or do not – stay relevant is the subject of Allen’s most recent book, Shift Ahead. Using fascinating first-hand accounts and detailed case studies, Shift Ahead explains how the best organizations recognize when it’s time to change direction, and how they pull it off while bolstering their brands. Following the approach of Allen’s previous books, BrandSimple, BrandDigital, and The Edge: 50 Tips from Brands That Lead – which are used in universities across the country – Shift Ahead offers up practical and readily applied lessons learned. Prior to Metaforce, Allen was Chairman, North America of Landor Associates, a global branding firm. Under his leadership, the company partnered with a wide array of iconic brands, including Accenture, GE, Johnson & Johnson, FedEx, HBO, Marriott, MetLife, P& G, Sony, and Verizon. Before Landor, Allen was an executive at Unilever, responsible for leading marketing for a number of major packaged goods brands. Previously, he held senior management positions at Ogilvy & Mather and DMB&B. A sought-after industry commentator, Allen has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, CNBC’s Squawk Box and Closing Bell, and Fox Business Network. He is often quoted in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Advertising Age, USA Today, the Washington Post, and Forbes, for which he also writes a column on brand strategy. He is a frequent guest lecturer at New York University’s Stern School of Business, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University, and the Harvard School of Continuing Education. Allen is a member of the American Management Association and speaks on brand and marketing strategy for a range of professional organizations, corporate events, and at industry conferences. Allen received his BS from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Aaron Bethune.

Jesse and Brittany welcome Robert H. Frank to discuss all things luck, meritocracy, and the simple policy changes that could make life better for everyone. Robert H. Frank is the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management and a Professor of Economics at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. He is... The post BONUS #069 – “Robert H. Frank, author of “Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy.”” appeared first on I Doubt It Podcast.

Mike O'Neill is the director at Stone Arch Capital. Stone Arch is a mid-market, mid-western based private equity firm. I met Mike on a panel, during which he gave a very clear and articulate explanation of how the “second bite of the apple” works for companies who work with private equity firms. Today, Mike and I discuss why business owners choose to work with a private equity firm. He also gives us some insight into how it works from the firm's side of the deal. Mike covers who Stone Arch serves, what they offer to their clients. He also touches on how the firm gets their money and what Stone Arch considers before they enter into a deal. You will learn about: Mike's background in family business. How he got involved in private equity. Who Stone Arch serves and what they offer them. Private equity customers are the investors. How Stone Arch calculates the value of your business. The importance of maintaining a positive relationship. The 3 reasons people seek out private equity firms. Establishing expectations on both sides of the partnership. Why Stone Arch consults market experts before moving forward. The process of “getting the second bite.” The 3 levers that every business needs to pull to make their private equity deal work. The importance of working with the right people. Being in the business of creating goodwill. Mike's final advice for my listeners. Takeaways: Planning an exit involves so many decisions. It is important that you research and are aware of all of your options. There is so much to think about that it is okay to seek out advice and counsel. Private equity is an option and it is a lucrative option, but consider everything before you are completely committed. Links and Resources Mike on LinkedIn Stone Arch Capital GEXP Collaborative About Mike: Michael O'Neill joined Stone Arch Capital in 2008. His primary responsibilities include sourcing, reviewing and structuring new investment opportunities for the firm. He also has experience in add-on acquisitions, debt and equity financing and supporting investment management activities from the board level. Prior to joining Stone Arch Capital in 2008, Michael was an investment banker at Lazard Middle Market. While at Lazard Middle Market, Michael focused on mergers and acquisitions transactions within a variety of industries, including industrial products, oil and gas services, business services, food and agriculture, and technology. Mike lives in Edina with his wife, son, daughter and dog. In his spare time, he enjoys running, drinking local beer, and letting the Iowa Hawkeyes get his hopes up. Michael is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas (B.A. in Finance and History) and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University (M.B.A.).

Mike O’Neill is the director at Stone Arch Capital. Stone Arch is a mid-market, mid-western based private equity firm. I met Mike on a panel, during which he gave a very clear and articulate explanation of how the “second bite of the apple” works for companies who work with private equity firms. Today, Mike and I discuss why business owners choose to work with a private equity firm. He also gives us some insight into how it works from the firm’s side of the deal. Mike covers who Stone Arch serves, what they offer to their clients. He also touches on how the firm gets their money and what Stone Arch considers before they enter into a deal. You will learn about: Mike’s background in family business. How he got involved in private equity. Who Stone Arch serves and what they offer them. Private equity customers are the investors. How Stone Arch calculates the value of your business. The importance of maintaining a positive relationship. The 3 reasons people seek out private equity firms. Establishing expectations on both sides of the partnership. Why Stone Arch consults market experts before moving forward. The process of “getting the second bite.” The 3 levers that every business needs to pull to make their private equity deal work. The importance of working with the right people. Being in the business of creating goodwill. Mike’s final advice for my listeners. Takeaways: Planning an exit involves so many decisions. It is important that you research and are aware of all of your options. There is so much to think about that it is okay to seek out advice and counsel. Private equity is an option and it is a lucrative option, but consider everything before you are completely committed. Links and Resources Mike on LinkedIn Stone Arch Capital GEXP Collaborative About Mike: Michael O’Neill joined Stone Arch Capital in 2008. His primary responsibilities include sourcing, reviewing and structuring new investment opportunities for the firm. He also has experience in add-on acquisitions, debt and equity financing and supporting investment management activities from the board level. Prior to joining Stone Arch Capital in 2008, Michael was an investment banker at Lazard Middle Market. While at Lazard Middle Market, Michael focused on mergers and acquisitions transactions within a variety of industries, including industrial products, oil and gas services, business services, food and agriculture, and technology. Mike lives in Edina with his wife, son, daughter and dog. In his spare time, he enjoys running, drinking local beer, and letting the Iowa Hawkeyes get his hopes up. Michael is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas (B.A. in Finance and History) and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University (M.B.A.).

How have your dreams played into what you have accomplished in life? For some people, their dreams remain unchanged over the years, and others see their dreams take detours and U-turns as life progresses. In celebration of our 150th episode, I’ve invited some of my beloved family members to join us for a chat about their lives and how they’ve chased their dreams.   I want you to meet my sister Jamie Joshua, my sister Gina Wright, and my brother-in-law Josh Wright. I’ve assembled them from across the globe for this virtual chat in which there is no script and there are no prepared questions. Let’s have fun getting to know them and putting them on the spot as only a sister can do.   We start by getting their take on the world of podcasting and some of their favorites that they listen to regularly. I’m even sharing some of my newfound faves, so listen closely for one or two that you might want to catch also.   How their dreams have played out in life   A common thread among my siblings is the desire to help people and make an impact. You hear that passion as they share their occupations and if that career has truly been the one of their dreams. Jamie is Director of Diversity Inclusion at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. It’s not something she imagined herself doing in her former life as an attorney, but it allows her to help people and make a deeper impact. She says it’s fun to work with a variety of people who have the passion to be change agents in the world. Josh is a dentist at Cornerstone Dental, as is his wife, Gina. Josh started the practice with his brother, and their goal has always been to elevate dental care into a less fearful experience. He has wanted to be a dentist since 8th grade, and even though there have been detours along the way, he has kept his constant vision. He loves establishing relationships with his patients and not just running them in and out of the chair. Gina always wanted to be a doctor, but ended up a dentist. She likes the hands-on approach of dentistry and finds great pleasure in helping people with their smiles.   TWEET: “Write it down and tell someone. It’s the first step toward getting there.” #chasingdreams     How they see others following their dreams   Jamie works with people who are interested in using education to help them figure out their dreams. She loves being the person to remind them of those dreams. Josh sees patients ages 1-98, but he says part of his fun in dentistry is seeing kids grow, develop, and chase their dreams. Gina sees younger staff in their office who want to learn and make their dreams come true. Most of them are in the work because it’s a career they love, and not just a way to make a living.   TWEET: “Do research on what interests you and keep a log of what you find.” #chasingdreams   How they stay sane and their advice for those who think they CAN’T   With busy and demanding careers, it’s vitally important to have other interests that bring joy and peace. Jamie likes to see movies, collect comic books, and spend quality time with friends. Gina has a lifelong passion for calligraphy and is always seeking to do new things with lettering styles. She says it’s a great stress release and gives her a way to make things for people, who are always appreciative of her efforts. Josh gravitates toward woodworking projects like spice racks, wooden pens, and cutting boards. Sometimes he and Gina collaborate on a special project that includes his woodworking and her calligraphy. To the people who think they can’t take on a hobby or don’t have time for self-care interests, they give the following advice: Josh says it comes down to making time for dreams with small, manageable steps; Jamie says you should learn to multitask in small batches of time and always make time for self-care; Gina’s advice is to be a little selfish in taking care of yourself and don’t compare yourself to others. It’s about the progress and the journey you can take joy in that matters most.    Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take-- From Jamie: “Write it down and tell someone. It’s the first step toward getting there.” From Josh: “Take the first step and start small.” From Gina: “Do research on what interests you and keep a log of what you find.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:   [2:31] The podcasts that interest them most [9:12] What they do today as compared with what they THOUGHT they would do [16:59] Their interactions with people of all genders and ethnicities [21:28] What they do to stay sane [27:54] Their advice to those who think they CAN’T [34:46] ONE action for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:   Podcasts mentioned: At Home With The Read Let’s Unpack That Daytime Confidential Embedded How I Built This S-Town The Impact Theory MTR Network Jesus and Jollof   TWEETS YOU CAN USE:   TWEET: “Be a little bit selfish in taking care of yourself.” #chasingdreams   TWEET: “I love helping people figure out their dreams and how to follow them.” #chasingdreams   TWEET: “Practice makes perfect and practice makes progress.” #chasingdreams   TWEET: “There is a lot of stuff happening in our country that we can’t pretend is NOT happening.” #chasingdreams  

What does it take to be a good leader? This question and more are explored in this episode. George Casey, Jr. is a four star General who served 41 years as an American soldier, eventually leading as the 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Known for his integrity, candor, and humor, General Casey is widely credited with restoring balance to the Army during one of the most unusual periods in political and military history, and in leading efforts to keep the army relevant in the 21st century. He is on the board of directors of a number of veteran services groups, continuing to be a leading advocate for military families, wounded soldiers, and survivors of the fallen. He now teaches at Cornell's Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies, and he also lectures to leaders at companies like Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, and General Electric.