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Wendel’s VP of Energy, Jason Denue, PE sat down with Jim Schafer to discuss building energy efficiency and decarbonization on his podcast. Check out the episode below.🎙️

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Company vision ≠ financial targets Does your value creation plan spell out the vision for the company? ▶️ Awesome conversation with Shiv Narayanan on the PE Value Creation Podcast! Thx for having me Shiv. #PrivateEquity #PE #ValueCreation #First100

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DealMax 2024. 3,100+ Private Equity industry professionals. Great topics and insights. Great to meet Aaron Miller , Partner at Apollo Global Management, who shared Operating Partner wisdom and experience in a Fireside Chat. Aaron noted “developing repeatable capabilities” as a key differentiator in PE. He also highlighted understanding the Trust Quotient as critical to success. #DealMAX2024 #ACG #privateequity #learning #OperatingPartner #capabilities #TrustQuotient #acgDFW

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“Repel as much as they attract.” At our Innate Capital Partners portfolio gathering last quarter, the presentation by Maureen Farmer, CEO Advisor and Stephen Pitt-Walker, JD, FGIA included a provocative insight: “Powerful brands repel as much as they attract.” I was reminded of this insight in a store when my eight-year-old son immediately gravitated towards a candy called Toxic Waste. The product is further labeled Hazardously Sour Candy. A strong brand both (1) says what it is and (2) signals what is isn’t. This applies to brands for consumer products, business services, and - very much so - to private equity investors. To build a powerful brand, don’t try to appeal to everyone. Toxic Waste is not for the faint-hearted. It’s not for people looking for established confectioneries or safe brands. The brand does, however, resonate with a segment of customers. My son eagerly bought Toxic Waste and he enjoyed the treat. Candy Dynamics Richard Deer Laura King Matthew Quint Center on Global Brand Leadership Columbia Business School Columbia Business School Private Equity Program Laura Sosa, EdD, MBA, CMA Elizabeth Rzasa, M.A. #branding #marketing

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Witnessing this firsthand when helping clients succeed with integrations and other transformations. And Bain & Company’s approach is second to none. Thanks for sharing this report, Suzanne Kumar. “Companies underinvest in communications. They underinvest in establishing a ‘sponsorship spine’ to ensure everyone is on board with the inevitable changes. They underinvest in tech tools to measure employee sentiment and employee understanding. They don’t perform retrospectives to see who stayed, who left, who got promoted, who didn’t, and why—information that can help them hone future integrations. And many don’t make any effort to attach economic value to their culture efforts. It may be the first thing CEOs talk about but the last thing they ask their teams to actually do something about.”

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When it comes to growing a business, getting past the $10M- $20M mark can feel like a very high hurdle. Even more challenging is doing it alone. At Uprisors, we know what that feels like because we’ve been there…several times. And so have our clients. Let us help you get to $100M minus the mistakes/inefficiencies and plus the expertise, partnership and tangible growth tactics. #businessgrowthstartshere

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Calling the shot here. The next frontier in PE human capital is: Leadership Development. LAST 5 YEARS: leadership acquisition ↳Building the capabilities required for hiring / selecting port-co exec talent. NEXT 5 YEARS: leadership development ↳Building the capabilities required to raise-up great leadership talent from within. #PrivateEquity #HumanCapital #Leadership

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We may be in a supply chain recession, but terrific companies are still growing, succeeding, and attracting capital. For an inside scoop, Cambridge Capital LLC is pleased to share the story of what excited us about STAT Recovery Services and led us to invest. In brief, we think STAT is the top team building the top solution to help retail suppliers optimize revenue by reducing improper deductions and compliance fines. We love their people, technology, and growth potential, and think they can continue to add tremendous value to brands. But there's a lot more to the story. Here's why we invested. With kudos to Casey Roberts, Steve Anderson, Richard Lawrence, John Gunther, Codie Threet, Jason Pluenneke, Kimberly Huntley, Brian Hughes, Steven Terry, Kamal Sundar, Kenneth Frieze, Chris O'Brien, Bill Mines, Matt Smalley, Rocco Scundi, and all involved. https://lnkd.in/exaCKgDc

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For all that KKR is bringing to Wall St., Southeast Acquisition Capital is bringing to Main St. Employee ownership is a viable model for addressing wealth inequality, and it needs to happen at scale. An ecosystem is building thanks to leaders like Peter Stavros and Michael Morosi. #employeeownership #communitywealthbuilding #impact #bigideas

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***SCORED CONTRACT WITH WALMART TO SELL PRODUCT IN THEIR RETAIL STORES IN U.S. MARKET: 7/5/2024. Serial entrepreneur, Dr. D. Anthony Miles CEO and founder of Miles Development Industries Corporation ® and CMO/Equity Partner of “Safe Drop®” secured a deal with Walmart. The company just signed a lucrative deal with the global retail giant, Walmart. They will be distributing the company’s product. They just signed a lucrative deal with the global retail giant, Walmart. They will be distributing the Safe Drop® product worldwide. The projected sales for Safe Drop® in 2024 is in the billions. The company’s CEO, founder and inventor, Bob Safstrom, the mastermind behind Safe Drop®. and Dr. Miles have secured a vendor contract with Walmart Inc. Safe Drop® will be sold in Walmart’s retail stores around the country. Also they will be selling “Safe Drop®” on Walmart.com. They are both very exited to have secured the deal with Walmart. This gives them the opportunity partner a global and dominant firm like Walmart.

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#Duediligence in #PE stays in a few core areas, from Quality of Earnings to #IT to Human Capital and market study, but how closely does it align and drive #valcue creation planning?https://ow.ly/cX1150QqEaC

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Highly Capitalized Network-HCN interviewed Laurie Parfitt at the lively MJ Unpacked show held recently in Atlantic City. Here, chatting to 420 CPA managing partner, Rachel Wright, CPA, MST, Laurie is CEO of LKP Impact Consulting, LLC specializing in providing Fractional #CMO capabilities to companies in Cannabis. Fractional #resources are in demand at Cannabis companies who need #CPG marketing expertise but are wary of adding too much headcount costs. In their wide-ranging chat, Laurie and Rachel discuss topics such as branding and what #marketing means in Cannabis. Laurie speaks about the importance of having all marketing activity dialed in for seasonal #events such as the 420 holiday. They discuss the importance of growing the total amount of consumers in the market, and topics such as the #problem of how aggressive pricing strategies lead to a #pricing ''race to the bottom'' in Cannabis. Check out the #interview below for these & other insights on how Laurie sees marketing in Cannabis, and how doing things like creating #community helps Cannabis companies unlock their true potential & position themselves for #growth. For these and other interviews, follow Highly Capitalized Network-HCN here on LinkedIn, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.highlycapitalized.com, and never miss an #HCNInterview in #Cannabis

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Defining a strong brand purpose can transform your business, and some brands excel at this with unique approaches. Consider TaylorMade Golf, Warby Parker, and LEGO. TaylorMade has built its reputation on innovation and enhancing player performance. Warby Parker revolutionized the eyewear industry with affordability and convenience. LEGO focuses on fostering creativity through play. These clear and impactful purposes resonate deeply with customers, driving loyalty and significantly enhancing their enterprise value. Focusing on brand building, as TaylorMade demonstrates, leads to remarkable outcomes. Investing time in defining and promoting your brand purpose can elevate customer engagement, drive sales, and ultimately increase your company's valuation. Identify Your Core Values: Reflect on what your brand stands for. TaylorMade focuses on innovation and performance. What core values drive your business? Understand Your Audience: Know what matters to your customers. TaylorMade’s audience values advanced technology and performance enhancement. What does your audience value? Communicate Clearly: Make your brand purpose clear and relatable. TaylorMade does this by consistently delivering messages around innovation and performance. How can you clearly communicate your purpose? Consistency Across Channels: Ensure your brand purpose is reflected in all aspects of your business—from marketing to product development. TaylorMade maintains a consistent message across all channels. Are you consistent in your messaging? TaylorMade also demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships. By collaborating with leading golf professionals and organizations, they reinforce their brand purpose and expand their reach. This approach not only enhances product credibility but also strengthens customer trust and loyalty. By combining a clear brand purpose with smart operational strategies and strategic partnerships, your business can achieve sustained growth and enhanced enterprise value.

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Kevin Lavelle has built some amazing DTC brands like Mizzen and Main. This week on The Founder's Journey Podcast, Kevin and I discussed bad lessons, advice, taking risks, and venture capital trends. At first, Kevin didn't see the need to hire an industry expert. However, by the second or third year, he discovered that bringing in industry expertise could have helped identify gaps and areas for improvement that he needed to be aware of. His advice is clear: Don't make the same mistake. Invest in an industry expert early on. Hiring is a struggle on its own. Kevin's journey through hiring shows the learning curve of starting a business. He explains how he first made every mistake in the book when hiring. The key takeaway? Embrace the process, learn from your experiences, and remember that patience is your greatest ally in business. 📌 Don't miss out! Learn from Kevin's experience in this week's edition of The Founder's Journey Podcast. Listen to the full episode today and subscribe—the link is available in the profile and comments.

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Check out my discussion with Giovanni Amodeo on cannabis investing below!

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