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Minds Capital Podcast

Will Smith & Niklas James
Private Equity
Independent Sponsorship
Investment Strategy
Hair Cuttery
Guatemala
Crunch Fitness
Lower Middle Market
Covid-19
Distressed Investing
Coltala Holdings
Minds Capital
Retail Investors
Soccer
Deal Flow
Investment Strategies
Trust
Building Products
Business Growth
Self-Funded Search
Multi-Location Retail

Your connection to the growing world of independent sponsors and deal-by-deal private equity.

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Latest Episodes

Ryan Sullivan's fully-baked & winning concept at North Park Group: buy $1m EBITDA firms at 4x, add the real estate, finance half with SBA debt, and never sell. Voila, today they have 5 operating companies, 6 acquisitions, 25% annual returns, and an i... more

Quinten Griffiths, based in Calgary, Canada, shares his journey from an empty-handed traditional searcher who walked away from 6 LOIs to a highly successful independent sponsor and co-founder of GoodCapital. Today, he leads Sportball as CEO, one of s... more

Ian Reynolds, based in Houston, founded Thesis Capital Partner, recently ranked as a Top 20 independent sponsor. Thesis recruits Executives in Residence, who run their portcos, shares in the GP, and gets involved at the Thesis-level for shared learni... more

Join the team at Minds Capital as they debrief the first day of the McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference at the Fairmont in Dallas. The MWIS Conference is the premier meeting point of independent sponsors and capital providers (such as Minds C... more

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Recent Guests

Quinten Griffiths
CEO of GoodCapital and Sportball, originally a search fund entrepreneur
GoodCapital
Episode: $100m Fund? No, Thanks!
Ian Reynolds
CEO of Thesis Capital
Thesis Capital
Episode: 8 Years, 8 Portcos Since Starting as a Searcher
Rob Casper
President and Operating Executive within Kingsway Financial Services
Kingsway Financial Services
Episode: Aggregating SMBs Inside a Public Company
Marc Cabrera
Independent sponsor with expertise in healthcare investment
Four Corners Capital
Episode: 4 of 4 Exits Above 10x MOIC
Nathan Chandrasekaran
CEO of Columbia River Partners
Columbia River Partners
Episode: The Journey to 7 Platforms
Jeff Goldstein
Former public company CEO and current independent sponsor at Breakwater Management
Breakwater Management
Episode: From Public Company CEO to Independent Sponsor
Sarkaw Aziz
Entrepreneur and former owner of a vacation rental property management company
Episode: To Exit or Not to Exit: 2x MOIC in 2 Years
Rick Apple
Founder of Upside Growth Partners, has closed multiple platforms and successful exits in private equity.
Upside Growth Partners
Episode: The 3-5-7x MOIC Underwriting Framework
Stenning Schueppert
CEO of Evolution Strategy Partners and independent sponsor since the 1990s
Evolution Strategy Partners
Episode: A Portfolio Marked Up at 10x MOIC

Hosts

Will Smith
Host and co-host known for his engaging interviewing style and natural approach to discussions, particularly in entrepreneurship and private equity.
Niklas James
Co-host who provides thoughtful insights and analysis during episodes, enhancing discussions around independent sponsorship and private equity.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    This is a great addition to the SMB podcast market. The independent sponsor model has received far too little attention. Thanks for shedding light on the space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BudFox87
    United States7 months ago
  • Svend Hansen

    Couldn’t follow the tips. Went bankrupt. Do not recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tildeeridubai
    Norway7 months ago
  • Another great show from Will Smith

    Will is a great interviewer, I have been a listener for a long time and it is easy to overlook how thoughtful his questions are because he has such a natural style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corporate_struggling
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Keep up the good work, Will & Niklas! Thank you for this terrific new resource for people, considering buying an operating their own business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plazure
    United States9 months ago

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Feedback highlights the thoughtful interview style of the hosts, particularly their ability to ask probing questions that resonate with the audience's interests.
Some reviews express that the content is invaluable for those considering buying or operating their own business, reinforcing the practical advice provided.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions that shed light on the independent sponsor model, which is often overlooked in mainstream conversations.

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8 Years, 8 Portcos Since Starting as a Searcher
Q: How do you go about finding an investment bank?
Ian explained that he typically taps into his network and discusses criteria to find a suitable investment banking partner.
8 Years, 8 Portcos Since Starting as a Searcher
Q: What did your first time out look like?
Ian discussed his initiation into acquiring a business, emphasizing the importance of starting to look for opportunities early.
The Journey to 7 Platforms
Q: How do you view the economics of your first deals compared to current opportunities?
Nathan mentions that today, first-time sponsors might be able to secure better economics than they did previously due to a more evolved market.
The Journey to 7 Platforms
Q: What advice do you have for first-time sponsors in the independent space?
Nathan suggests finding a partner and preparing for a challenging two-year runway before feeling established.
To Exit or Not to Exit: 2x MOIC in 2 Years
Q: What were the strategic motivations behind the early exit?
Factors included competitive pressures, the desire for a win on the board, and concerns over macroeconomic risks.

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1. Acquiring Minds
2. Think Big, Buy Small
3. Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
4. Built to Sell Radio
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Recent guests on Minds Capital Podcast include:

1. Quinten Griffiths
2. Ian Reynolds
3. Rob Casper
4. Marc Cabrera
5. Nathan Chandrasekaran
6. Jeff Goldstein
7. Sarkaw Aziz
8. Rick Apple

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