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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.

Interim Ingenuity: Ready-made Executives to Elevate Your Company

In a special episode featuring audio from the "Interim Ingenuity: Ready-made Executives to Elevate Your Company" webinar, we hear from Mark Steenhoek of The Stephens Group and Bryan West of Resurgens Technology Partners. Moderated by BluWave's Richmond Donnelly, the panel discusses the critical role of interim executives in today's business landscape, sharing insights on selection processes, value addition, and ensuring successful engagements.Episode Highlights: 3:28 - Discussing human capital as a top priority 4:42 - Utilizing interim executives effectively 9:20 - The added value and common roles of interim executives 16:49 - Criteria for selecting interim executives 22:10 - Keys to a successful interim executive engagementTo learn more about Mark and The Stephens Group, go to www.stephensgroup.com.To learn more about Bryan and Resurgens Technology Partners, go to wwww.resurgenstech.comTo learn more about BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/podcast

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Scott Estill, Lancor | Talent Dynamics in Private Equity: How Firms are Refining their Approach

In this insightful episode of the podcast, host Sean Mooney engages with Scott Estill, Managing Partner at Lancor, to explore the dynamic shifts within the private equity sector. They cover the criticality of matching the right talent to the right roles, the increasing focus on the human element in business, and strategies top private equity firms employ for talent acquisition and retention. The discussion also touches on the role of technological advancements in the industry and the imperative of adaptability in an ever-changing business environment. Join us for a deep dive into these compelling topics.Episode Highlights: 1:53 - Scott shares his perspective on problem-solving and interactions with Uber drivers 11:43 - Key factors for successful talent searches 22:54 - Strategies of leading PE firms in talent assessment and attraction 29:25 - Book recommendations from ScottFor more information on Scott and Lancor, go to www.lancor.com

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Human Capital, Podcast, PE Firms, Value Creation, Episode 037

Joe DeLuca, NewSpring Capital | Reassess and Adapt: A Conversation on Pivoting Business Models and Organizational Structures

In this insightful episode of the Karma School of Business, host Sean Mooney welcomes Joe DeLuca, Operating Partner at NewSpring Capital. They delve into the intricacies of NewSpring Capital's organizational framework, Joe's experiences with strategic pivots within a portfolio company, and more. This conversation offers a unique glimpse into the decision-making processes in private equity and the personal interests that influence professional paths.Episode Highlights: 1:17 - Joe's journey into private equity 4:08 - Exploring personal interests: books and the shore 8:12 - Navigating challenges with a NYC pharmacy portco in March 2020 15:47 - Overview of NewSpring's structured approach to strategy 21:10 - Key themes in enhancing company value 27:32 - Insights from Joe's favorite book
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Podcast, PE Firms, Operations, Value Creation, Episode 034

Ed Hine, Cold Bore Capital | Breaking the Speed of Sound: Strategic Private Equity Buy and Builds

Ed Hine from Cold Bore Capital, drawing on his US Navy experience, discusses the keys to building successful companies in private equity.Episode Highlights: 1:20 - Transition from Navy to private equity 6:32 - Navigating PE challenges 11:31 - Focus on value creation 16:22 - Integrating companies effectively 20:21 - Talent and culture as success pillars 23:13 - Professional imperatives 26:04 - Advice to younger selfFor more information on Cold Bore Capital, go to www.coldborecapital.com.For more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/podcast.
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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.
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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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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

Scott Phillips, Orix Capital Partners | How to Focus on the Things That Matter in Private Equity

Scott Phillips, a Managing Director at Orix Capital Partners, joins the Karma School of Business podcast to discuss key data monitoring and choosing the key KPIs that really help companies grow. In this episode we discuss:0:53 - Scott's path to private equity (including a background in industrial modeling)6:22 - Identifying businesses that could or will be great14:01 - The trend towards value creation and a unique approach22:38 - Working with portfolio companies to find opportunities in uncertain times27:58 - Scott's advice to his younger self: resilienceFor more information on Orix Capital Partners, go to www.orixcapitalpartners.comFor more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/podcast

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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.
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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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