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KARMA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PODCAST 

The Business Builders’ Podcast

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The Karma School of Business Podcast provides one-of-a-kind insights into the private equity industry, business best practices and real-time trends. You'll learn from leading private equity professionals, visionary business executives and top industry thought leaders who will help you take action, improve your business and enhance your life.

Matt Cole, SBJ Capital | No One Gets Through Life Unscathed: A Guide to Private Equity Problem Solving

Matt Cole, a Managing Director at SBJ Capital joins the Karma School of Business podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including:1:20 - Matt's journey to private equity7:58 - Overcoming challenging situations11:34 - "Professionalization" and acceleration16:13 - Becoming scalable with clean data, AI and key KPIs23:25 - Matt's advice to his younger selfTo learn more about SBJ Capital, go to www.sbjcapital.com.To learn more about BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/podcast. {% module_block module "widget_72d052c9-d045-4b92-8e32-e16fa272fea1" %}{% module_attribute "child_css" is_json="true" %}null{% end_module_attribute %}{% module_attribute "css" is_json="true" %}null{% end_module_attribute %}{% module_attribute "label" is_json="true" %}null{% end_module_attribute %}{% module_attribute "module_id" is_json="true" %}208551128721{% end_module_attribute %}{% module_attribute "platforms"...
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Podcast, PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs, Episode 031

Scott Becker, McGuireWoods | The Window of Opportunity: Healthcare and PE Insights

The Karma School of Business is joined by a recognizable name in both the private equity and healthcare communities. Scott Becker, founder of Becker's Healthcare and Partner at McGuireWoods shares valuable insight to business owners and PE professionals:2:09 - Scott's background in PE and founding Becker's Healthcare6:14 - The origin story of Becker's Healthcare and the window of opportunity13:29 - Top healthcare trends for PE and business executives19:27 - How machine learning and AI factor into the healthcare ecosystem22:26 - Governmental regulations around investing in healthcare for PE29:30 - Private equity bringing healthcare to underserved populations32:09 - Experience with getting investment from a PE firm41:33 - Scott's book recommendationsTo learn more about Becker's Healthcare, go to https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/To learn more about McGuireWoods, go to https://www.mcguirewoods.com/To learn more about BluWave and this podcast, go to https://www.bluwave.net/podcast/
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Podcast, PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs, Episode 030

Gabe Mesanza, Huron Capital | An Expert Perspective on Culture, Growth and Cash Flow in Private Equity

A Partner and Resource Group Lead from Huron Capital, Gabe Mesanza, joins the Karma School of Business to discuss a wide variety of tactics for business leaders and private equity professionals. In this episode, we discuss:1:20 - Gabe's path to private equity and engineering mindset9:58 - The traits of a great business: people and culture17:27 - Perspective into the evolution of value creation in the PE industry25:42 - Growing through uncertain economies33:10 - Gabe's advice to his younger self38:58 - A life hack for handwritten note takersFor more information on Huron Capital, go to https://www.huroncapital.com/For more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to https://www.bluwave.net/podcast
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Podcast, PE Firms, CEOs, Due Diligence, Episode 029

John Kirk, Tuckerman Capital | The Key to Modern Private Equity and Business Growth: People

The Karma School of Business is joined by John Kirk, a Deal Partner and Operating Advisor at Tuckerman Capital. John shares his unique perspective on people, business growth, and perseverance. We discuss:1:20 - John's path to private equity6:04 - Hiking the Appalachian Trail and a lesson in perseverance11:32 - Finding a great business: growth mindset13:31 - Finding a great business: alignment to secular trends14:30 - Finding a great business: identifiable differentiation18:18 - The modern private equity process: managing the motion offense25:28 - The differentiators between businesses that are successful and those that aren't29:55 - How the best business builders in the world act in times of uncertainty34:01 - John's book recommendationFor more information on Tuckerman Capital, go to www.tuckermancapital.com
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Podcast, PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs, Episode 028

Paul Stansik, ParkerGale Capital | The Sales Metric Playbook: A Private Equity Guide to Measuring Sales Growth

The Karma School of Business podcast is joined by Paul Stansik, an Operating Partner at ParkerGale Capital, to discuss his Sales Metric Playbook and overall approach to growth within portfolio companies. In the episode, we discuss:2:06 - Paul's origin story and path to private equity8:01 - The Sales Metrics Playbook and the importance of clean data15:42 - What to do after you've got clean data20:08 - Analyzing specific cohorts of revenue30:04 - Managing long-term revenue goals versus short-term36:42 - What benefits the key questions in the Sales Metric Playbook have in portcos40:17 - Prioritizing sales opportunities44:20 - The importance of marketingTo get in touch with Paul and ParkerGale, go to parkergale.com.To get on the list for the weekly Sales Metric Playbook, go to parkergale.com/weekly-sales-metrics.For more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to bluwave.net/podcast. {% module_block module "widget_44868436-2a17-4c9a-bfde-e6a45ff60e4c" %}{% module_attribute...
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Podcast, PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs, Episode 026

AI Roundtable: Tangible Takeaways to Help Leverage Artificial Intelligence

In this special episode, we have exclusive audio from our recent webinar: Activating AI: Empowering Your Business for Success. The panel of experts from this webinar includes:Alex Castrounis, Founder and CEO, Why of AINik Kapauan, Principal, Access HoldingsKen McLaren, Partner, AI, Frazier Healthcare PartnersKeith Thomas, National Practice Lead, Security Operations, AT&TThe panel, moderated by Karma School of Business host, Sean Mooney, includes the following topics:4:40 - What pre-cursor activities to perform before diving in to AI10:20 - Things that companies should keep in mind to remain secure13:50 - Expert opinions on best in class tools27:23 - Most addressable use cases for everyday companies34:07 - Considerations that companies should take when implementing tools off the shelf39:03 - Things that may take shape in the near future46:55 - Answering FAQsTo view the on-demand webinar, go to www.bluwave.net/demystifying-ai-webinar-registration/.For more information on this...
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Podcast, PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs, Episode 025

Cici Zheng, ParkerGale Capital | Private Equity Advice on Pricing, Human Capital and More

We're joined by Cici Zheng, a Partner from ParkerGale Capital to give her operations-focused perspective on many different private equity topics. Listen to the conversation as we discuss:2:30 - Cici's path to private equity8:19 - What traits show a company has potential13:06 - Focusing on all facets of a company17:18 - The strategy behind working with portco management teams20:31 - Navigating uncertain economies24:05 - Getting buy-in from portco sales teams on pricing changes27:31 - Cici's advice to her younger selfTo learn more about ParkerGale Capital, go to www.parkergale.com.To learn more about BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/podcast.
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Podcast, PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs, Episode 022

David Hellier, Bertram Capital | Harnessing Data to Innovate, Differentiate and Evolve

We're joined by David Hellier, a partner at Bertram Capital, to discuss:1:31 - His background and what brought him to private equity5:40 - How private equity is evolving 9:18 - David's story about throwing out the first pitch11:09 - Overcoming adversity and being differentiated16:23 - Running private equity like a business22:37 - How data and AI will impact productivity27:50 - Finding opportunity admidst uncertainty34:08 - David's life hackFor more information on Bertram Capital, go to their website: bertramcapital.comFor more information about this podcast, go to bluwave.net/podcast
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Podcast, PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs, Episode 021

Filling a Need: Unraveling the History and Growth of the Private Equity Industry

In this captivating episode, we delve into the history of private equity, exploring its origins, confronting industry stigmas, and witnessing its evolution into a dynamic force. Join us as we:(0:54) Uncover the ideas that gave birth to the first private equity firms, laying the groundwork for an industry that would reshape the business landscape.(5:37) Challenge the prevailing stigma personified by 1980s Wall Street movies, to explore how the industry has and continues to evolve.(10:05) Highlight the shifting focus of private equity towards the people involved and the value they can create, from investors to management teams.(13:18) Touch on the importance of being the best in private equity, engaging the right third party resources to help.(15:20) Revisit the current state of PE and predict where it's going.
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Podcast, PE Firms, CEOs, Episode 020

Hernan Saenz, Bain & Company | A Glance into the Future of the Planet, the Power of Circular Transformation and the Role Private Equity Can Play

The Karma School of Business is joined by Bain and Company Global Head of Performance and Improvement Harnan Saenz to take a deep dive on the future of the economy as it relates to sustainability, viewed through the lens of private equity. The conversation topics include:2:30 "Remanufacturing" and forces applying pressure to traditional operations5:21 What is the circular economy?13:13 The current policies set up by the government related to the circular economy16:03 Barriers to a circular economy25:21 How can tech be leveraged to support the circular economy?27:13 Measuring progress toward circularity29:25 The role of private equity in promoting circularity30:28 Incorporating circular principles into investment strategies33:01 Investment opportunities and most promising sectors35:46 Challenges a PE firm might face when investing in a circular economy37:13 How can firms work with portcos to improve sustainability?39:39 How PE can collaborate with governments and other stakeholders...
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Podcast, PE Firms, CEOs, Episode 017

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