Best But Never Final Podcast’s Post

There’s so much to learn from hearing how leaders have navigated tricky decisions or challenging circumstances. This video series explores how CEOs think, feel, and act when faced with career-defining moments of truth. In this episode, EQT’s CEO reflects on an acquisition that repositioned the private equity firm on the global stage. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eDtTixBj

[LINK IN COMMENTS] In this episode of "The Breakdown," join hosts Paul Giannamore and Nick Bartolo as they dive deep into the intricacies of private equity and its impact on the pest control industry. Filmed in the vibrant setting of Puerto Rico, Paul and Nick discuss the nuances of rolled equity, majority and minority investments, and the strategic decisions business owners face when partnering with private equity firms. Learn about the different types of transactions, the potential for significant returns, and the emotional aspects of selling a business. With real-world examples and expert insights, this episode is a must-watch for pest control business owners considering private equity investments.

Are you thinking about selling your business? Hollie Choe, CEPA is a Business Broker and Certified Exit Planning Advisor at Transworld Business Advisors. On the latest episode of Transaction Talk, she joins hosts Eric Sigman and Jennifer Fox, CBI to provide critical insights on determining the right time to sell and preparing for it, both personally and in your business. Key takeaways from this episode include:  ✅ Hollie's first question to potential sellers and what steps to take to ensure your business is ready to sell. ✅ Real-life examples of moments where the market converges with personal reasons. ✅ How to understand the transition process before engaging in a sale. ✅ The hurdles you may face in the sale preparation process. 🎧 Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Y7XYBa #TransactionTalk #RIW

What are the current and future trends shaping the landscape of cross-border M&A? In an episode of “Dentons Business Insights Podcast”, Blair McCreadie teams up with Andrea Johnson to delve into the fascinating topic of cross-border dealmaking in private equity. Drawing from Dentons' exclusive report, "Beyond Borders: Private Equity Fund Managers' Survey of Current Topics in Cross-Border M&A," the discussion sheds light on invaluable insights gleaned from private equity fund managers. Listen here to discover how to navigate the complexities and seizing opportunities in the global private equity market. #PrivateEquity #CrossBorder #MergersAndAcquisitions

What does it take to turn trust into growth? On my most recent episode on Coffee with Cam, I sat down with Billy Wells, April Wood, Matthew Tielker, CRPC® and Emily Flores our Financial Center Investment Services team to find out. From doubling assets under management to building lifelong member loyalty, they’re showing how relationships drive results. Explore my reflections on the conversation at: https://lnkd.in/ghVzgQPe

Danielle Patterson, CEO of Family Office List, shares key advice for emerging fund managers: Do your research. 🧐 Understand the structure, values, and goals of each family office. Personalize your outreach and focus on building long-term partnerships. Relationships and alignment matter as much as returns. Watch the full episode—link in comments!

Here’s the real question: When you invest, are you in it for this company or the life journey of the founder? Because let’s be honest, for many young founders, this isn’t their last act. The real wins come from sticking with the person, not just the pitch. Don’t miss the full episode tomorrow with Chris Redlitz, as we dig into what really matters when it comes to investing and building relationships!

If you get to a final meeting with a VC firm, you should know your company well. Does that mean you'll have answers for every single question that comes your way? No... but you should be able to talk intelligently about all parts of your business. Sometimes it's okay if you don't have a specific answer to their very detailed question. For example... if they say what's day 30 retention, you might not have that statistic right off the top of your head. But you should be able to speak to the quality of your product and its ability to engage with consumers on some level. You should have some data point or some story to be able to share that at least gives you an opportunity to talk to them about what they're curious about. And if you really don’t know the answer, it’s okay to say, “I don’t have that right now, but I can get it to you in my follow up.” The goal in a final meeting isn’t to have every answer that gets thrown at you, it’s to show you understand your business deeply. That's what VCs are looking for. I dropped a full episode on VC meetings today, check it out - https://lnkd.in/dureqG3s

Yepppppp, we got CJ Bachmann on Legacy’s Journey, and she dropping all kinds of 💎!! From how her company got bought out, to making sure you pick the right private equity firm, to balancing 4 kids while being the CEO, you don’t need to miss this episode! Episode 55 is live now! 👇🏾

In this episode snippet, Ron Thomas of Rise Above Ventures shares insights on the strategic approach his real estate firm adopts, functioning like a major player by prioritizing data-driven decisions. He stresses the value of analytical rigor over instinct, ensuring every business move is backed by solid data and research, embodying a larger-than-life business mentality within a compact company structure. To watch the full episode, click on the link in the comments!