Private Equity Predictions 2026
<p>It's our annual Predictions episode (and by annual, we mean just the years we remember to record one).<br /> Devin and Jim offer their hot takes on fundraising, liquidity, why artificial general intelligence (AGI) is still years away, and whether or not the world is officially "over-softwared."</p> <p>PE FunCast</p> <p>New Episodes Every Wednesday<br /> <br /> Follow us on social media and subscribe to our Substack!<br /> <br /> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkergale-capital<br /> Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pefuncast<br /> Substack: https://substack.com/@pefuncast<br /> Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/PE-FunCast/61580605382460...
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2026 February 25
Larry C. Johnson #1331
<p >Larry C. Johnson is a veteran of the CIA and the State Department's Office of Counter Terrorism. He talks war in the Middle East, what's next for Iran, Israel picking a fight it cannot win, Russia, Ukraine, China, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!! </p> <p > </p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v771916-why-iran-is-holding-back-larry-johnson.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be/ln9YRICjsVc</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p> <p >X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike</p> <p >IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/</p> <p >Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Coff...
David Jensen #1335
<p >Precious metals analyst and mining executive David Jensen comes on the podcast to talk precious metals, London Metals Exchange halted, oil, war, short supply of silver, bitcoin as a deliberate distraction, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p > </p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v77a66y-270t-of-risk-to-commodities-david-jensen.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be/hnLo9TWb088</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p> <p >X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike</p> <p >IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/</p> <p >Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/</p> <p >YouTube- https://www...
Business Disputes, Celebrity Lawsuits & AI: Legal Lessons Entrepreneurs Should Know | Ross Pitcoff
What do celebrity lawsuits, AI, and partnership disputes have in common? They all reveal the same truth: most business conflicts aren't caused by bad people — they're caused by unclear agreements and unspoken expectations. That's the perspective Ross Pitcoff, founder of Pitcoff Law Group and a seasoned commercial litigator, brings to this conversation. Drawing on years of handling complex business disputes, Ross shares why operating agreements matter more than most founders realize, what the legal realities behind high-profile lawsuits actually teach us, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape the legal profession. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to discover how be...
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E326: What Happens When AI Starts Replacing Analysts?
Will AI soon write investment memos, analyze deals, and run workflows inside investment firms? In this episode, I speak with Chaz, founder of Model ML, about the rise of agentic AI and how investment firms are beginning to automate complex workflows across private markets. Chaz explains how Model ML originally started as an internal tool built inside his family office to manage investments more efficiently — before evolving into a fast-growing AI platform used by asset managers, banks, and consulting firms. We discuss why chat-based AI tools have limitations for professional workflows, how firms can achieve major productivity gains through automation, an...
E330: EuropeanKid: The $32B Future of Influencer Marketing
What if influencer marketing isn’t about chasing mega-followers, but activating the creators who already love your brand? In this episode, I sit down with Aris Yeager, Founder of Storytime, to explore how he built a platform connecting brands with nano and micro creators to run highly targeted campaigns at scale. A creator himself known online as European Kid, Aris leverages his own social experience to help businesses automate gifting, engage loyal audiences, and measure campaign effectiveness while focusing on authenticity over follower count. <h3>Highlights:</h3> How Storytime turns influencer marketing into a scalable, data-driven platform Why nano and mi...
What High-Performing Salons Do Differently | EP 229 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>In this episode, Kayla and Jason unpack what it really means to be a high-performing salon and why the biggest difference isn’t intelligence, luck, or even talent.</p><p>What you’ll hear in this episode:</p><p>What “high performance” actually means (and why it’s the foundation of everything at HPSA)</p><p>The true separator of the top 1% from the rest</p><p>Why high performers don’t overthink, stall out, or wait for perfect plans</p><p>How top owners get their team to execute quickly</p><p>Why “corrective action” is the cheat code for growth<...
The Investment Big Banks Don't Want You to Know About!
<p>Is your money ACTUALLY safe right now? 💰</p><p><br></p><p>Gas prices are rising. The stock market is all over the place. We're in the middle of a war. And while most Americans are stressed about their finances — the smartest investors in the world are quietly doing ONE thing: buying gold.</p><p><br></p><p>As a Finance Professor and #1 National Bestselling Author, I sat down with gold expert Brandon Thor of Thor Metal Group to have the conversation most financial advisors WON'T have with you — and what I learned completely changed how I think about protect...
E333: Why a $19B Allocator Is Betting on Lower Middle Market Buyouts
Why do most institutional investors still allocate heavily to large private equity funds? Alex Abell of RCP Advisors explains why the lower middle market has consistently outperformed, driven by less competition, faster exits, and stronger value creation. He breaks down the structural reasons LPs stay in large buyouts, including access constraints, manager selection difficulty, and career risk. The conversation also covers how top LPs evaluate managers, what actually predicts performance, and where alpha exists in private markets today. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why lower middle market private equity often outperforms large buyouts over decades How manager selection, pattern recognition, and “superpowers” driv...
Wealth Expert: These 5 Moves Grow Your Net Worth to $100K+ (Most People Ignore #3!)
<p>In 2026, most people think building wealth is about making more money. Wrong.</p><p><br></p><p>It's about how much you KEEP.</p><p><br></p><p>I'm breaking down the 5 moves that actually grow your net worth—backed by real stats and real results.</p><p><br></p><p>If your net worth is under $100K, this video will change everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Here's what you'll learn:</p><p>✅ The 1% rule (this alone saved me $455,000)</p><p>✅ Why trading time for money keeps you broke</p><p>✅ What to do with every bonus, tax refund...
The "Super Bowl" of energy
<p>Top brass at the most consequential energy companies in the world are meeting in Houston this week for the annual CERAWeek. Energy industry leaders are meeting at a time when war in the Middle East has caused a major disruption in the global supply of oil and gas. We'll hear more. Then later, exactly how concerned should we be about artificial superintelligence? We'll jump in with the president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute.</p>
The super PAC spending flooding the primaries
<p>Primary season for the 2026 midterm elections is underway. And the money from super PACs is already flowing. But how well is it working? On today’s show, Kimberly talks with democratic strategist Tim Lim about how spending from outside groups is shaping this year’s races so far and why strategists are waiting on the outcome of an under-the-radar Supreme Court case that could loosen the rules on how parties can coordinate with candidates.</p><br/><p>Here’s everything we talked about today:</p><br/>"MAGA Inc.’s $300 Million War Chest Waits for Go-Ahead From Trump" from Bloomberg "Super PA...
The Leadership Team Blueprint: Right People, Right Seats, Real Growth | EP 233 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>Here's what you'll learn from this episode:</p>The real difference between a manager and a leaderThe “right person, right seat” rule (and why it matters)How a weekly 90-minute leadership meeting creates real accountabilityWhat to do if someone isn’t a fit in a leadership roleHow to find leaders even in a small teamThe biggest mistakes salon owners make when building leadership teams<p> </p><p>Learn More About Our Sponsors:</p>Collins: http://collins.co/hpsaL'ANZA: https://www.lanza.com/MYA: https://joinmya.com/AURA: https://aurasalonware.com/hpsa/ (Use promo code HPSA for your first 2 months FREE)
The #1 Ingredient to Training Your Salon Team | EP 238 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p> Celebrating all wins means recognizing effort, risk, and progress, not just outcomes Immediate celebration creates emotional connection and builds confidence faster Struggling team members improve when owners focus on what they are doing right Celebration should be personalized so it feels encouraging, not performative A stronger culture is built when teams learn to celebrate themselves and each other consistently <p> </p> <p>Learn More About Our Sponsors:<br> Collins: http://collins.co/hpsa<br> L'ANZA: https://www.lanza.com/<br> MYA: https://joinmya.com/<br> AURA: https://aurasalonware.com/hpsa/<br> (Use promo c...
Career Advice: She teaches sports media at George Washington University and stresses ethics, objectivity, and authenticity.)
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kelsey Nicole Nelson—award‑winning sports media personality, and entreprene...
14098 Steve Harper Interviews Susan Engel Psychotherapist, Social Worker and Certified EMDR Clinician
<p>https://susanengel-lcsw.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
From Pastor to FBI Agent: Faith, Justice & Human Intelligence | Eric Robinson | KAJ Masterclass
What does a Baptist pastor bring to the FBI? For Eric Robinson, the answer shaped 24 years of service — from counterterrorism and crimes against children to SWAT operations and human intelligence. In this conversation, Eric shares how his pastoral background gave him a unique edge in building trust, reading people, and leading under pressure. He offers a rare look behind the headlines — the humor, the humanity, and the unexpected moments that defined his career and will fill his upcoming memoir. This is a masterclass in patience, communication, and the quiet power of understanding people — whether in the pulpit or the field. Explor...
Career Change: She shares her traveling licensed massage therapist story and the wellness benefits of her job.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jasmine Hood</p> <p>Founder of Better Bodies Massage in Atla...
Brand Building: She shares strategies for educators to supplement their income and maintain their passion for teaching.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Bisa Lewis. </p> <p>🎯 Purpose of the Interview</p> <p>To sp...
14096 Steve Harper Interviews Allan Philip Gold Retired District Psychologist at Reed Union School District
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Karl Denninger aka The Ticker Guy #1339
<p >Watch every episode ad-free on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/</p> <p >Karl Denninger aka The Ticker Guy is an author, and owner of the market-ticker.org. He talks why his American Flag is upside down, the mess of the Iran war, future of the Middle East, what spent fuel being a geopolitical weapon, mass deportation failure, private credit, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p > </p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v77i7cm-iran-why-spent-fuel-is-a-geopolitical-weapon-karl-denninger-aka-the-ticker-.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be/ranw-GM_Z-U</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p>...
14103 Steve Harper Interviews Dr. Kelly Liius CEO and Founder of Kelly 121 Acupuncture
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Using Music to Reclaim Identity and Build Resilience | Kneet | KAJ Masterclass
What does it mean to find your voice when life tries to break you? For Kneet, a global independent artist, the answer lives in her music. Drawing from personal experience, identity, and resilience, she explores how voice can become a source of inner strength and connection across cultures. In this conversation, Kneet shares how she transforms her own stories into universal expression—using creativity to honor truth, reclaim identity, and stay grounded under pressure. From the inspiration behind her songs to the deeper meaning of “rising” when the world misunderstands you, this episode is a masterclass in courage, authenticity, and the po...
Building a Category-Specific Brand with Dario Phillips of Slowtide
<p>Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide, built the surf industry's most recognizable beach towel brands by betting on a single product category and surrounding it with authentic art, meaningful collaborations, and a clear brand identity. In this conversation, Dario traces the full founder arc — from marketing director at Quiksilver to rolling the dice on 800 towels in a Venice Beach garage. He talks about the realities of licensing deals, co-founding remotely across two islands, and why a decade of building has taught him to trust his team's instincts over outside hires. He also shares how Slowtide is expanding beyond towels into ou...
U.S. regulators eye rules for prediction markets
<p>Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino takes a look at how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are allowed to function in states with varying gambling restrictions, plus what the CFTC is looking at to try to rein such platforms.</p>
Author Spotlight: Terrence L. Rotering – Forever, The Chronicles of Trinian | Author's Voice with KAJ
What happens when a USAFA graduate who flew fighter aircraft and served at NORAD turns his imagination to building a multiverse? That's the origin of Terrence L. Rotering's epic Chronicles saga — a thirteen-book blend of science fiction, fantasy, and spiritual warfare. In this conversation on The Author's Voice with KAJ, Terrence pulls back the curtain on the third installment, Forever, The Chronicles of Trinian, where a resistance fighter and a college professor battle to survive as aliens and sentient AI arrive, all racing for an artifact that may control time itself. He shares what inspired this ever-expanding world, how he na...
Why Can't We Do That? Reinventing Ski Poles with Cristina Ashbaugh of Yardsale
<p>Cristina Ashbaugh, co-founder of Yardsale, shares how they reinvented the ski pole by adding magnets and modular design—starting with taped-together prototypes in her San Francisco apartment. With no industry experience, she and co-founder Kelly McGee launched their business unconventionally: through NYC subway ads, cold-calling ski shops as a "student researcher," and a rehearsed Shark Tank pitch that secured an investment from Kendra Scott. <br>Cristina discusses tactical strategies, including DIY PR that landed Fast Company coverage, managing wholesale complexity with customizable products, why they're running their own fulfillment instead of using a 3PL, and expanding beyond ski poles in...
Teacher Making $40K Built $200K Passive Income: Here's The Exact 3-Step System She Used
<p>I interviewed over 100 self-made millionaires and discovered 3 specific habits they ALL do that average people don't.</p><p><br></p><p>None of these require a six-figure income or a college degree. But if you're tired of living paycheck to paycheck and want to build real wealth, this is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Real example: A teacher making $40K spent $2,000 on a real estate course. Now she owns 15 properties and makes $200K/year in passive income.</p><p><br></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p>🎓 Regent University - $10,000 Scholarship Giveaway: www.regent.edu/anthony</p><...
How to Properly Compensate Non-Service Work | EP 236 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>What we cover in this episode:</p> Why task-based pay creates speed and ownership while hourly pay often rewards laziness. How to build a "Directed Downtime" list so staff always know what to do when they’re not booked. How to separate what’s required from paid add-ons. Why increasing commission for extra duties is not the best decision to make. Why optional education must be truly optional with no guilt or pressure.
How to Parent Strong-Willed Kids Without Yelling | Melissa Schulz | KAJ Masterclass
Why do conventional parenting strategies fall flat, leaving parents feeling guilty and overwhelmed? That's the question Melissa Schulz answers with over 22 years as a parenting coach and behavior analyst supporting families of strong-willed, sensitive, and neurodiverse kids. In this conversation, Melissa reveals how understanding the real causes behind behavior — and why a parent's own mindset matters as much as any tactic — can break cycles of yelling and guilt. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to discover evidence-based tools that help parents respond with confidence, stay connected, and find joy in the journey. Explore confident parenting at https://kajmasterclass.com.=========================================*KAJ Masterclass*A vi...
Will this oil shock push the world more toward renewables?
<p>Fuel costs can be vulnerable during geopolitical conflict. The war in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through energy markets. Over the past two weeks, oil and gas prices have been on a bit of a rollercoaster. This morning, we'll delve into what vulnerability and the lack of price stability for oil could mean for countries' renewable energy investment. Then, new data shows rent prices edging up after months of falling.</p>
Engineering The Future of Skiing with Jonathan Audet of Ferreol Skis
<p>Jonathan Audet and his two co-founders set out to build better skis. What they built instead may change entire industries. In this episode, Jonathan shares the story behind Ferreol Skis — a Quebec-based brand combining sustainability, in-house engineering, and a fierce love of skiing into one of Canada's fastest-growing ski companies. We also dig into Ferreol Technologies and the aluminum alloy they developed that the industry is calling the strongest in the world. From backyard experiments to Canadian military contracts to the French market, this is a masterclass in founder obsession and engineering-driven brand building.</p><p>A few of th...
Author Spotlight: Doug Fleener – Start With What If | Author's Voice with KAJ
A special conversation with author Doug Fleener on his book "Start With What If: 52 Weekly Questions to Spark Immediate Change and Growth".When Doug looked back at every meaningful change in his life, he noticed a pattern: there was always an interrupter — something that disrupted his automatic thinking long enough for him to choose differently. That realization became the foundation of this book. Not a 200-page explanation, but a simple tool: one chapter on the mechanism, and 52 weekly questions designed to help readers practice interruption in real life. In this conversation on The Author's Voice with KAJ, Doug shares how re...
14k Followers in 30 Days: The Playbook That Built Seniq's Growth on Instagram
<p>Tina Thompson grew Seniq's Instagram following from 10K to 42K in just one year - including 14K new followers in 30 days. In this conversation, she breaks down the exact playbook that transformed Instagram from a content channel into a revenue generator. Tina shares how she reduced her time commitment from 20 hours to just 5 hours per week while accelerating growth, the specific content strategies that unlocked hockey stick growth during the launch of their ski apparel, and how she uses trial reels and AB testing to optimize performance. This is the tactical Instagram masterclass every outdoor brand founder needs.</p><...
Everything Starts With Product - Pete Day of Mosko Moto
<p>Pete Day of Mosko Moto reveals what it takes to build a premium adventure motorcycle gear brand from the ground up. He explains why product quality is the foundation of everything, how they design for hardcore users who demand maximum utility, and the balance between innovation and accessibility. </p><p>Pete shares insights on maintaining premium status while staying within reach of working riders, building community through 50+ annual events and multi-day riding experiences, and growing his Instagram to 90K+ followers. The conversation ends with Pete's definition of success and why the interesting path beats the efficient one every time.</p...
How to protect yourself from tax season scams
<p>It's tax season. Therefore, it's also tax scam season. A new McAfee survey finds nearly one in four Americans has been a victim of a tax-related scam, and AI is only making scams more convincing. This morning, we'll share what to look out for and how to stay safe. Also, the uncertainty of war in the Middle East means that safe haven investments aren't acting all that safe, and a San Francisco jury decided that Elon Musk defrauded Twitter shareholders during takeover negotiations.</p>
E332: Why Family Offices Must Go Risk-On or Go Broke
What if the best investors aren’t generalists at all, but operators who double down on the one place they truly have an edge? In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Cooper, Founder and Managing Partner of Barrel Ventures, to explore how a family with nearly a century in food transformed itself into a focused investment platform. From early mistakes outsourcing everything to building a differentiated edge in food and beverage, Nate shares how conviction, pattern recognition, and network-driven investing compound over time. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why “money is fuel, not incentive” in operationally intense industries like food How early...
WARNING: The Dollar Is Collapsing… Invest In THIS Before April!
<p>The U.S. dollar is declining at a rate we haven't seen in 4 years—and if you're not prepared, your savings could be losing value FAST.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, financial expert Courtney Hale breaks down exactly what's happening with the dollar and the 5 strategic moves you can make RIGHT NOW to protect your wealth.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're close to retirement or just starting your investment journey, this conversation will show you how to safeguard your money during economic uncertainty.</p><p><br></p><p>🔴 If you have money sitting in a sav...
Dave Collum and Bob Moriarty #1336
<p >Watch every episode ad-free on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/</p> <p >Dave Collum is a professor of organic chemistry at Cornell University. He joins legendary investor, and founder of 321gold.com Bob Moriarty to talk the real agenda in the Middle East, Joe Kent resigning, private credit, gas shortage, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v77b4qi-the-real-agenda-in-the-middle-east-dave-collum-and-bob-moriarty.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be/j-xe4YzaKK4</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p> <p >X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike</p> <p >IG- https...
Short Form, Big Impact: Darren Rayner's Video Strategy For Outdoor Brands
<p>Darren Rayner has been shaping how brands tell stories online for more than two decades. As the founder of Magnafire, a Vancouver-based creative agency working with Red Bull, Arc’teryx, and Lululemon, Darren shares how his early days running a snowboard apparel brand gave him a unique lens on content long before “content” was a thing. </p><p>In this episode, we trace his journey from spray-painting t-shirts and hacking video streams in 2001 to leading a team producing some of the most effective short-form content in the outdoor industry today. Darren breaks down why short videos outperform long ones, how br...
Life Benefits: He explains how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) really works.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Leonard S. Graham.</p> <p>Social Security disability advocate, Leonar...
The Fixer: A Journalist's Accidental Journey Through the Middle East | Amjad Tadros
What does it really look like from the inside when wars start, regimes fall, and history is made? That's what four-time Emmy winner Amjad Tadros witnessed over 30 years as CBS News' Middle East producer — and why his lens on today's Middle East matters more than ever.In this conversation, Amjad pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of the "fixer," the local journalists who guide foreign correspondents through conflict zones. He shares what Western audiences misunderstand about the region, how media narratives are shaped, and what current Iran tensions mean for the Middle East and the world — drawing on deca...
You Just Bought A Company. Now What?
<p>Everyone loves the chase but what happens when the ink dries on the deal and you actually own a company?</p> <p>In this episode, Jim sits down with Paul Stansik to pull back the curtain on how the combined deal, ops, and management teams come together in the first few weeks and months post-close.</p> <p>They break down what life looks like immediately after an acquisition, including setting up governance, identifying talent gaps and figuring out where the real opportunities (and risks) are hiding.</p> <p>Jim and Paul also hit on the softer side of what...
Modernizing Legacy Systems: The CNX Journey from Green Screens to Great Screens
<p>In this episode of The Private Equity Funcast, Jim Milbery sits down with Jennifer Nelson (CEO of Izzy Software), Richard Malone, Rob Swanson (co-founders of CNX Corporation), and Iwona Montgomery to talk about CNX's nearly 30-year glow-up — from green screens to the cloud. After almost three decades in the biz, CNX just joined forces with Izzy Software, and the result? Legacy systems that finally got the spa day they deserved. We dive into how moving to the cloud has made life easier for developers and why low-code tools are giving old-school software a serious second act.</p>
Investors, Treasury bonds, and war in the Middle East
<p>The Treasury Department is holding several government bond auctions this week. Treasury auctions can tell us a lot about the interest rates investors are demanding to be paid, which in turn can tell us about what investors expect the economy to do in the future. We'll also learn about a ban on foreign-made consumer routers. Plus, from Marketplace's "This Is Uncomfortable," should I turn my hobby into a side hustle?</p>
AI-First (Whatever That Means): Hiring Product & Engineering Leaders with Sean Lucq from SPMB
<p>Jim sits down with Sean Lucq (Partner at SPMB Executive Search) to talk about the art of hiring senior engineering and product leaders—especially now that every job description on Earth has "AI" duct-taped to it.</p> <p>We get into why sticking with one great search firm beats "random recruiter roulette," why tech interviewing is tough (spoiler: engineers aren't always born interviewers), and the eternal tension between the two key roles - CTO (big brain science/vision) and VP Engineering (keep the trains running, preferably on the tracks).</p> <p>Then it's on to the AI gold rush: wh...
Why Your Salon Staff Won’t Step Up (And How to Fix It) | EP 234 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>Episode 234 – Profitable Salon Owner Podcast</p><p>Topic: Fixing Salon Staff Accountability</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p>Why staff don’t step up</p><p>The hidden leadership mistake</p><p>How to create ownership in your salon</p><p>The difference between managing and leading</p><p>What high-performing salon cultures have in common</p><p>If your salon feels like:<br />You’re the only adult in the room<br />You’re constantly correcting behavior<br />You can’t trust your team fully</p><p>This conversation will change how you lead.</p><p>—</p><p...
How to Make an EXTRA $5k a Month in Africa Without Living There
<p>I just discovered how to make $100K+ per year in Ghana without even living there—and you can start with as little as $40K for 3-10X returns. This conversation with Ben changed everything I thought I knew about building wealth in Africa.</p><p><br></p><p>Beachfront property for $40K that costs $500K in America? Business opportunities with minimal effort? This is the wealth-building strategy nobody's talking about. Watch until the end—this could change your financial future.</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:</p><p>• How to buy beachfront property in Ghana for $40K (costs $50...
Career Advice: Hewett emphasizes that integrity, faith, and foundation have sustained his life and career.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Howard Hewett Interview (Part 2)</p> <p>Legendary R&B and so...
Marketing: She went viral unintentionally with a review of Harold’s Chicken, most of her clients come through word of mouth.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar. </p> <p>🔹 Summary of the Interview</p> <p>Stacey Gh...
E325: Inside the $100B Continuation Vehicle Boom
What if the most compelling private equity opportunities aren’t brand-new deals, but the ones other investors have already “vetted” and are leaving on the table? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Woolhouse, Head of Continuation Vehicles at TPG Capital, to explore how he approaches the rapidly growing single asset continuation vehicle (CV) market—a space where sponsors can roll their most successful companies into new structures, creating liquidity while maintaining upside potential. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why approaching continuation vehicles like a private equity buyout is critical How positive selection bias and prior ownership reduce risk in CV deals Wh...
3 Money Habits Keeping Christians Broke (The Church Won't Tell You This!)
<p>Being broke isn't always a spiritual problem—it's a stewardship problem. These 3 money sins are keeping Christians living paycheck to paycheck, and nobody wants to talk about it.</p><p><br></p><p>In this video, I'm exposing the truth about faith, money, and why looking blessed is keeping you broke. If you're tired of struggling financially while doing everything the church told you to do, this is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>💰 READY TO FIX YOUR FINANCES?</p><p>Download the In The Black App—the #1 budgeting and coaching app that tells you exactly what to do with...
The Truth About Expanding to Multiple Locations | EP 237 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p> Why the hardest transition is moving from one location to two Why expansion must be based on numbers and not ego How and why leadership structure must evolve as locations increase Why stepping out of daily operations allows sustainable growth When does having fewer locations might mean higher profit
US–Israel Strike on Iran, Europe’s Nuclear Debate | Irina Tsukerman | Global Politics for Leaders 63
In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines a rapidly intensifying global security landscape marked by military escalation, shifting deterrence strategies, and growing geopolitical strain. He is joined by Irina Tsukerman, national security and human rights lawyer, top global geopolitical analyst, and Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider, as the discussion explores developments spanning the Middle East, Europe, and the evolving balance of global power.About the guestIrina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security lawyer, geopolitical analyst, editor of The Washington Outsider, and...
The Real Power of AI for Salon Owners: Precision Over Information | EP 232 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>In this episode, you’ll hear:</p>Why AI won’t replace haircuts or massages but will replace several roles behind the scenesThe “$20/month employee” concept (and the 6–8 jobs it can supportHow to start using AI the right way: “Go to lunch with AI”Voice prompts vs typing promptsBuilding playbooks instead of long, outdated SOPsThe “Sh*t Manual” every salon should have for emergencies and chaosOffboarding checklists: what to do when someone quits so you don’t miss stepsThe big shift: from the age of information to the age of precision
The Power of Passion Beyond the Salon | EP 235 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>In this episode, you'll learn HOW:</p> Passion fuels resilience during burnout seasons. Building something bigger than your salon strengthens culture. Serving others fills your tank faster than personal success alone. You don’t need full credentials to start, just take the first step. Purpose grows when you say yes before you feel ready.
This Couple Built Wealth on $60K Salaries and Retired His Wife (With No Side Hustle)
<p>What happens when you break every “relationship rule” and build wealth your own way? Meet Durelle and Samantha—a couple who started with nothing, fought through money drama, and flipped the script on what marriage and money are supposed to look like.</p><p><br></p><p>They got married at 22 with empty pockets. She made more than him. Now, he’s retired her in their 30s. No inheritance. No shortcuts. Just real talk, real teamwork, and a system that changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we get raw about:</p><p><br></p><p>Why “50...
14097 Jill Nicolini Interviews Mr. John Riggio Architect and CEO of John Riggio, RA Architect LLC
<p>http://www.johnriggio.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
Wine country is heating up
<p>As climate change drives hotter, drier summers, vineyard owners have to adapt. They’re turning to grape varietals more suited to warmer weather. Today, we take a trip to an Oregon vineyard and learn about its preparations for the new season. Also in this episode: Check-ins on the copper market and the barge industry. Plus, why investors are pulling out of private credit, and why labor productivity revisions aren’t too shocking. And finally, FedEx is giving same-day delivery another shot.</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or w...
The Salon Code of Honor: Fix Your Culture, Drama, and Accountability | EP 231 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>In this episode, Jason Everett joins Kayla Swanson to talk about the Code of Honor, a simple system that can transform your salon culture, reduce team drama, and strengthen accountability.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p>Why “we all get along” isn’t the same as a strong culture</p><p>What happens when you don’t have rules (spoiler: your team makes their own)</p><p>How to create a Code of Honor with your team</p><p>The biggest mistakes owners make when implementing it</p><p>How Code of Honor builds trust and performance under pressure<...
Marionettes, Metrics, and Medieval French Lit: A Conversation on UX and Life with Leah Reich
<p>Jim and Leah dive headfirst into a whirlwind chat that covers everything from the fine distinctions between puppets and marionettes to the equally delicate art of building great user experiences. Leah shares her fascinating journey from a Medieval French literature course at Berkeley to leading UX research at companies like Slack, Spotify, Instagram, and Mozilla. Along the way, they tackle why users often don't honestly know what they want, how to avoid building a product no one asked for (looking at you, Juicero), and why good design begins with understanding both people and teams.</p> <p>It's a conversation...
Sam Faddis #1340
<p >Watch every episode ad-free on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/</p> <p > </p> <p >Sam Faddis is a retired CIA operations officer, published author, and national security commentator. He talks conflict in Iran, the danger of Iran's leadership, why invading Iran is a mistake, Strait of Hormuz, how war hit's your grocery bill, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p> <p >X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike</p> <p >IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/</p> <p >Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/</p> <p >YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Cof...
WARNING: 95% Will Ignore This 90-Day Money Plan (Don’t Be One of Them)
<p>Family, 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and 69% have less than $1,000 in savings. But if you follow this 90-day plan, you’ll be ahead of 95% of people financially—no hype, just real steps that work.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>- How to track every dollar and finally know where your money is going</p><p>- Why most people never build wealth (and how to break the cycle)</p><p>- The power of a real budget—and why it’s not a prison, it’s...
Mental Health: She says Many women become consumed by titles—mother, wife, caregiver—and lose sight of their personal identity and dreams.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed D. Renee Smith.</p> <p>A transformational life coach and me...
Sal Mercogliano host of "What's Going on With Shipping?" on YouTube #1338
<p >Watch every episode ad-free on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/</p> <p >Sal Mercogliano is associate professor of history at Campbell University, Maritime Historian, and the host of the YouTube channel "What's Going on With Shipping." He talks war in Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, how drones are a 'swarm of gnats', Houthis, price of oil, impact this will have in the United States, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p > </p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v77e9e0-strait-of-hormuz-3000-ships-and-mariners-stuck-at-sea-sal-mercogliano.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be...
Married Expert Warns: If Your Partner Does This With Money, Your Relationship Won't Last
<p>Let me ask you something: Would you take financial advice from someone who's broke?</p><p><br></p><p>No? Then why are we taking relationship advice from people who are single and have never been married?</p><p><br></p><p>Today is Valentine's Day, and this is the ONLY relationship episode I'm doing all year. And I'm not bringing on just anybody—I'm sitting down with Dr. Christopher Reed, a man who's been married for 30 years, together with his wife for 32 years, and has been coaching couples since 2011.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn't theory. This is...
Financial Strategies: She explains the value of estate planning and clarifies the differences and roles of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Whitney Knox Lee</p> <p>Explains practical estate‑planning...
E324: How The University of Cambridge Built Their Privates Portfolio
What does it take to build a world-class private equity portfolio for an 800-year-old institution? In this episode, I sit down with Sam Sturge, Head of Private Equity at the University of Cambridge endowment, to discuss how he rebuilt the program with a mandate to generate inflation plus 5% returns for generations. Before joining Cambridge, Sam worked at Morgan Stanley and Partners Capital, and today he oversees a concentrated portfolio of buyout and venture relationships within the university’s £4.5 billion endowment. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why Cambridge targets inflation plus 5% and what that implies for private equity allocation The belief that buyouts and...
A Conversation on Burnout, Creativity, and Resilience with Dr. André Walton | KAJ Masterclass
What if burnout isn't just about working too hard—but about thinking the wrong way? That's the argument Dr. André Walton makes through two decades of research and work with organizations like NASA, Virgin Group, and The Smithsonian. A social psychologist and creator of the Banish Burnout™ framework, Dr. André reveals that the modern world trains us to think deductively and analytically, starving the creative neural pathways that fuel emotional intelligence and resilience. In this conversation, he explains the early signs that creative thinking is being compromised, what divergent and convergent thinking actually mean, and how restoring balance can rewire stress...
Exit-Ready Marketing: Shiv Narayanan on Making Marketing Measurable in PE-Backed Companies
<p>Paul Stansik sits down with Shiv Narayanan—founder of How to SaaS and author of Exit-Ready Marketing—to break down what most private equity firms and portfolio companies get wrong about marketing. They explore how to make marketing a measurable, scalable lever for value creation, from diligence to exit. Shiv shares the frameworks he's used across countless engagements to tie marketing strategy, budget, and team structure to real business outcomes.</p> <p><br /> If you're tired of vague brand goals and unaccountable spend—or you're just trying to figure out what "good marketing" looks like in a PE context—this epi...
Buying vs Leasing vs Paying Cash For a Car: The Reality in 2026
<p>Are car payments just a part of life? In 2026, the average new car payment is $750–$770 a month—and most people are stuck in a cycle that steals their wealth. In this video, Anthony O’Neal breaks down the real math behind buying, leasing, and paying cash for your next car. You’ll see the hidden costs, the traps, and the steps to real financial freedom. Drop your car fund goal in the comments and let’s build wealth together!</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 URLs Mentioned in Today's Show:</p><p><br></p><p>- High Yield Savings Account comparisons...
Col. Larry Wilkerson #1333
<p >Col. (ret.) Lawrence Wilkerson held a position in government Secretary of State Colin Powell's Chief of Staff. He talks Iran, likelihood of ground troops, military draft in the United States, China's plan to replace the dollar, Venezuela, Cuba, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p > </p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v774cza-trump-administration-is-ending-the-republic-col.-larry-wilkerson.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be/DrT1AHF1AMk</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p> <p >X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike</p> <p >IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/</p> <p >Facebook- https://www.fac...
Matt Smith #1332
<p >Matt Smith produces a series of videos with Doug Casey, and co-hosts the YouTube show Doug Casey's Take. He talks Operation Warp Speed and the DOD, possibility of lockdowns returning, war with Iran, if Trump is actually hurting America, why to stop trusting a secret plan, private credit, UBI, AI bubble, The Global Monetary Reset, gold, silver, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p > </p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v772q4i-is-trump-actually-hurting-america-matt-smith.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be/szYSkN5w0UQ</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p> <...
Josh Young of Bison Insights #1337
<p >Watch every episode ad-free on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/</p> <p >Josh Young invests in oil & gas stocks professionally at Bison Interests and writes about it at www.BisonInsights.info. He talks the divide in the United States, conflict in the Middle East, who's running out of oil fastest, gas shortages, optimism for America, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p > </p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v77crqm-which-country-is-running-out-of-oil-the-fastest-josh-young-of-bison-insight.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be/fcKH0wER8no</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p> <p >X- https...
How do you start a private equity firm from scratch?
<p>In this episode, Devin and Jim rewind to 2014 — and a $12 bottle of Cabernet at the Macaroni Grill — where they hatched the plan to leave their firm and build a new private equity firm from nothing. This is the insider's guide they wish they'd had.</p>
E329: How Oaktree Is Positioning $223 Billion for a Credit Cycle Shift
What if the best way to navigate credit markets is not about chasing yield but controlling risk? In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Poli, Co-Portfolio Manager of Global Credit at Oaktree, to explore how she manages a $20 billion portfolio within a $223 billion firm. Danielle shares how focusing on core income, rigorous underwriting, and a flexible toolkit allows her team to navigate complex markets while remaining defensive or opportunistic as conditions change. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why a “core plus alpha” strategy balances steady income with opportunistic credit How to underwrite borrowers through leverage, cash flow, and sector fundamentals Why AI d...
E331: Ron Biscardi, CEO of iConnections on the Biggest Mistakes Managers Make
What does it take for a GP to successfully raise capital in today’s venture and private markets? In this episode, I sit down with Ron Biscardi, co-founder and CEO of iConnections, to unpack the realities of LP relationships, fund-raising cycles, and scaling a global platform for capital introduction. Ron shares insights on how humility, patience, and responsiveness differentiate managers, why business risk matters more than returns for LPs, and how building trust over years compounds into large-scale success. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why capital is abundant but only flows to managers who invest in relationships over time The trend from bl...
E328: Why Most Funds Get Rejected in the First Five Minutes
What if the best venture returns come from managers no one else can access? In this episode, I sit down with Jorge Felippe, CEO of Almulla, a Dubai-based single family office, to explore how he builds high-conviction private markets portfolios while managing a multi-generational family and complex governance. Jorge shares why alignment, patience, and process matter more than flashy deals, and how a thoughtful approach to fund selection can capture early-stage alpha without the chaos of direct investing. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why GP commitments below 2% are a red flag, and why 10–30% signals real alignment How fund size, management fees, and ca...
How Private Equity ACTUALLY Buys Companies
<p>It all starts with an acquisition, but most people don't understand how private equity firms actually find and buy companies. Devin sits down with Ryan Milligan to break down the mechanics of deal sourcing, banker-led processes and direct founder relationships. </p> <p>From the early days of rotary phones ringing with deals to today's hyper-competitive sourcing environment, we discuss how firms build pipelines, win founders over, and decide which companies to buy. </p> <p>If you've ever wondered how private equity truly functions behind the scenes, this is your go-to guide for the entire process.</p>
A Conversation on Career Growth & the Operating System of Work with Laura Massetti | KAJ Masterclass
What if the most important rules of professional success are the ones nobody ever teaches you? That's what Laura Massetti discovered after 15+ years inside Fortune 100 organizations hiring and evaluating professionals. She saw a consistent pattern: ambitious, capable people stalled not because they lacked talent, but because they lacked the operating system — the invisible rules managers evaluate but never explicitly share. In this conversation, Laura reveals why smart professionals hit walls in their careers, what managers actually look for that they never tell employees, and how to build trust, credibility, and momentum from day one. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to di...
Meet the 19-year-old Taking on Gore-Tex: Sam Digiambattista of Indersity
<p>Sam Digiambattista was shopping for a ski jacket when he discovered that Gore-Tex—the gold standard in outdoor fabrics for 50 years—is made with PFAS, harmful forever chemicals. Rather than accepting the status quo, the then-teenager decided to do something about it. In the two years since, Sam has developed his own PFAS-free waterproof breathable fabric and launched Indersity, a technical outerwear brand committed to environmental responsibility without sacrificing performance. At just 19 years old, Sam demonstrates remarkable conviction and values-driven leadership that makes you believe sustainable innovation is possible in the outdoor industry.</p><p>Topics Covered:</p>Why this...
25 Years of Packrafting with Thor Tingey of Alpacka Raft: From Innovation to Industry Leadership
<p>Thor Tingey, CEO of Alpacka Raft, discusses what it takes to establish a new category in the outdoor industry and to build an independent, family-owned company. Twenty-five years after pioneering modern packrafting, Thor shares hard-won wisdom about balancing innovation with customer feedback, navigating explosive COVID-era growth, and why maintaining in-house production is critical to his long-term strategy. Thor explains how thoughtful, sustained growth and deep customer relationships define market leadership in the outdoor industry.</p><p>Episode Highlights</p>Domestic manufacturing philosophy: Why in-house USA production preserves critical manufacturing knowledge that offshore production erodes.Establishing a new sport: The...
E327: $7B CIO: The Right Way to Invest in Emerging Markets
What if emerging markets aren’t a trap, but most investors just approach them wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Robert Koenigsberger, Founder and CIO of Gramercy, to explore how he has built a $7 billion emerging markets platform by focusing on high conviction, structured private credit, and long-term partnerships. After nearly four decades in emerging markets, Robert has pioneered strategies that capture the upside while managing risk, proving that careful underwriting, local knowledge, and disciplined execution outperform passive index approaches. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why emerging markets are often misunderstood and mishandled by passive, late-cycle investors How index investing ca...
How to Survive Raising Your First Private Equity Fund
<p>Raising your first private equity fund is humbling. Like Lloyd Dobler holding a boombox outside an LP's window, you need to be committed and creative.</p> <p>It took us over 150 meetings and almost 2 years to get to the finish line. One LP fell asleep mid-pitch. We got stranded in a monsoon in Connecticut. Kenny the Associate torpedoed us in Manhattan. Jim got locked out, and Devin had to fly solo.</p> <p>We survived. You can too.</p> <p>From hiring a placement agent to practicing your pitch to getting LPs to tell you what they want, to...
The Shopify Advantage: Mike Blarowski on Smarter E-Commerce
<p>Mike Blarowski, co-founder of Pinkbike and Shopify expert, joins the KORE Outdoors Podcast to unpack what he calls the Shopify Advantage—how outdoor brands can simplify e-commerce and build businesses that support their lifestyle. From early lessons at Pinkbike to helping founders optimize their online stores, Mike shares practical insights on using Shopify effectively, creating high-converting email flows, and adapting to the future of AI-driven search. This episode is a field guide for makers and entrepreneurs who want to grow online without losing their connection to the outdoors.</p>What “the Shopify Advantage” means for outdoor brandsCommon e-commerce mistakes and ho...
14099 Steve Harper Interviews Marilyn Horowitz Writing Coach/ Author /New York University Professor, Emerita
<p>https://marilyninitiative.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
14094 Steve Harper Interviews Becky Ringler Owner and Founder of Simple Kona Beach Weddings
<p>https://www.simplekonabeachweddings.com</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
The road (or light-rail) to the World Cup
<p>Starting in mid-June, soccer fans will flock to 16 cities across North America for the World Cup. Each match will draw tens of thousands of fans, many of whom will take public transit. That’s spurred transit agencies in host cities to expand service or finish big infrastructure projects. We'll learn more. But first, a quick update on the Middle East and a look at changes to the state and local tax deduction.</p>
Financial Tips: She breaks down long‑term wealth: insurance, asset allocation and retirement accounts for individuals and business owners.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Joxavier Jackson.</p> <p>A financial advisor with over 15 years...
A shock to the oil system
<p>The war in Iran has cost the global oil supply roughly 15 million barrels a day so far. Today, International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol said the war’s impact on oil is worse than the two oil shocks of the 1970s, combined. On today’s episode, a look at how long this shock could last. Plus, how skyrocketing natural gas prices will impact U.S. data centers, and why the stock market isn't “baking in” the long-term impacts of the war with Iran. Also, a journey to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, a former steel hub looking toward a different kind of...
Michael Yon #1334
<p >Michael Yon is a war correspondent, author, and photographer. He talks Iran, how Trump is not coming to the rescue, Netanyahu disappearing, war, famines coming, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!</p> <p > </p> <p >Watch Show</p> <p >Rumble- https://rumble.com/v778ho8-war-routes-resources-and-ideology-michael-yon.html</p> <p >YouTube- https://youtu.be/mkBXIfn879M</p> <p > </p> <p >Follow Me</p> <p >X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike</p> <p >IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/</p> <p >Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/</p> <p >YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike</p> <p >Rumble- htt...
Employment: Launch health care staffing to serve Green Bay, but national demand found her—clients from Texas and Arizona.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ronnie Williams.</p> <p>Founder & CEO of Forever Staffing Healthc...
14101 Jill Nicolini Interviews Dr. Grant Venerable Author, Artist, Teacher and Chemical Scientist at ArtMolecular Concepts, LLC
<p>http://www.grantdvenerablephd.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
Software Holdcos in Australia
<p>Devin sits down with Funcast listener and Terem Capital CEO Scott Middleton. Terem is a software holdco in Australia, and Scott shares his strategy, investment criteria, sourcing approach, and the difference between US holdcos. </p>
14102 Steve Harper Interviews Sherri Ann Alexandrovich Owner of New Beginnings Wellness Center
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14095 Steve Harper Interviews Dr. Kelly Liius CEO and Founder of Kelly 121 Acupuncture
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14100 "WHATS LAW GOT TO DO WITH IT?" with Carol A. Sigmond Partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP and Steve Harper
<p>https://www.gmlaw.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
Why digital archiving is more than "store and ignore"
<p>There are few worse feelings for a radio journalist than when you realize some tape you thought you had nicely stored is actually gone. And when we say tape, we mean the digital sound recording. All digital files are stored on physical media, such as hard drives or what's called in the industry of digital archiving, "LTO data tape." And anything physical can fail. So, some companies and libraries and public radio stations turn to digital archivists. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Linda Tadic, who leads the company Digital Bedrock, about her horror stories about tape that just se...
How to Develop 6-Figure Stylists Without Burning Them Out | EP 230 | Profitable Salon Owner
<p>In this episode, Kayla sits down with Danielle Cherewyk to talk about how salon owners can build a culture where team members grow into high-performing, six-figure earners.</p><p><br /> </p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p><br /> </p><p>Danielle’s story and why she built a career-path culture early</p><p>How she helped her team realize they were closer than they thought</p><p>How the program grew from 6 qualifiers to 14</p><p>What salon owners can do to expand belief and break income ceilings</p><p>How Danielle supports her team with a 7:1 mentorship model</p><p>H...
AI and the Outdoor Industry with David Kenworthy and Michael Rueckert
<p>David Kenworthy (MMGY Origin) and Michael Ruckert (Centium AI) break down what outdoor industry founders and marketers need to know about AI visibility. Learn how AI models train on internet content, why there's often a gap between how brands see themselves and how AI describes them, and what AEO (AI Engine Optimization) means for your business. From understanding tokenization to exploring vibe coding opportunities for startups, this conversation delivers actionable insights on positioning your brand in the AI era. <br><br>Episode Highlights</p>How AI Models Train: Understanding tokenization, word associations, and how AI predicts brand recommendations by...
