Private Equity Experience
Demystify the world of private equity with insider knowledge.
Join hosts Ed Barton, Rory Liebhart, and Emily Sander - seasoned professionals who have worked from all angles as C-suite leaders, private equity managing directors, and investors.
In this podcast, they break down complex private equity concepts into everyday language. You'll gain a clear understanding of the PE landscape, key players, and market dynamics. Expect practical insights on deal-making, growth strategies for founders and management teams, and exit strategies. Plus, hear real-world examples and real-time breakdowns of trending news stories.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, considering selling your company to a private equity firm, or simply curious about this lucrative world, this podcast will help you navigate the private equity landscape with confidence.
Private Equity Experience
Latest Episodes
High-Performance Teams vs Family Businesses in Private Equity
In this episode, the hosts explore a fundamental question in Private Equity: should you build a high-performance team of top external talent, or rely on trusted family members to run the business? Through real-world stories, they unpack the tra...
Why Small Business Owners Are Saying No to Private Equity
In this episode, the hosts unpack a growing trend of small business owners rejecting private equity offers, highlighted by a plumber who repeatedly turned down buyout opportunities. They explore how PE firms identify and target fragmented indus...
The $1.3 Billion Hook: Did Private Equity Ruin the World’s Best Fishing Brand?
In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating (and sometimes salacious) business of fishing. 🌊 We explore the journey of Simms Fishing, the iconic brand that went from a family-owned boutique in 1980 to a $1.3 billion private equity play.<...
Is 40% of Private Equity About to Disappear?
📉 Is the Private Equity model fundamentally broken, or is it just a pause?In this episode of the Private Equity Experience, hosts Ed Barton, Rory Liebhart, and Emily Sander dive deep into the "structural reset" currently hitting the ind...
Is Private Equity Optimizing the Business or the Playing Field?
Does private equity just optimize businesses, or does it optimize the entire playing field? 📈 In this episode of The Private Equity Experience, Emily Sander, Ed Barton, and Rory Liebhart pull back the curtain on the "sophisticated" world of pub...