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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
Distressed Investing
Covid-19
Coltala Holdings
Minds Capital
Retail Investors
Soccer
Deal Flow
Investment Strategies
Trust
Building Products
Self-Funded Search
Multi-Location Retail
Franchising

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

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As early deal-by-deal pioneers, Edwin Burke and Chris Eichmann of Pillsman Partners have have completed 7 platform investments and 23 add-on acquisitions since their founding in 2012. Unlike many PE executives who embrace operations depth as a differ... more

Corbin Cook and Alex Swanston of Rise Run Capital challenge the "get rich slow" reputation of independent sponsorship. Since starting 6 years ago, after having roadmapped their firm over beers by a bonfire in Wyoming, they have acquired 5 platforms, ... more

Chris Breaux left the world of $500m middle-market deals as an investment banker to build Emberline, an independent sponsor focused on the intersection between government, defense, and vertical tech. Their portfolio consists of 3 platform companies. ... more

Edoardo Maggini is the Operating Partner at Star Step, a specialty coatings rollup. Founded in 2021 by 3 partners, Star Step pivoted away from chasing a $45m EBITDA carveout to aggregating smaller, founder-led businesses, resulting in rapid growth ac... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Breaux
Founder/CEO of Emberline
Emberline
Episode: The Applied AI Engineer: A New PE Weapon
Edoardo Maggini
Partner at Star Step Performance Coding Group
Star Step Performance Coding Group
Episode: Acquiring $10m of EBITDA as Industry Operators
Aaron Stahl
Founder and CEO of P3 Cost Analysts
P3 Cost Analysts
Episode: “I Sold My Business to an Independent Sponsor”
Justin Turner
Managing Partner at Traction Capital
Traction Capital
Episode: 11x MOIC by Scaling Revenue from $15m to $100m
Kevin Wong
Chief Investment Officer at Lang Partners
Lang Partners
Episode: A Family Office's View From 27 Platforms
Dana Robinson
Partner at Verde Equity Partners
Verde Equity Partners
Episode: A 9-Deal Rollup Without Losing 1 Customer
Alan Baca
Partner at Verde Equity Partners
Verde Equity Partners
Episode: A 9-Deal Rollup Without Losing 1 Customer
James Bohannon
Senior Vice President at Belzberg & Co., a family office
Belzberg & Co.
Episode: Family Offices + Independent Sponsors = Strong Match
Mike Healy
Independent sponsor and founder of Gardner Standard
Gardner Standard
Episode: The 16-Year Path to a $175m Revenue Portfolio

Hosts

Will Smith
Host of the Minds Capital Podcast
Niklas James
Host of the Minds Capital Podcast
Max Lummis
Host of the Minds Capital Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 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 Statesa year ago
  • Svend Hansen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tildeeridubai
    Norwaya year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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“I Sold My Business to an Independent Sponsor”
Q: Why did you decide to sell now and bring in partners to grow the business?
Aaron explains it was a combination of reaching a maturity point, wanting to take chips off the table, and the belief that growth would be accelerated with partners who shared a growth mindset; it was also about not wanting to be the bottleneck and ensuring continuity for employees.
A 9-Deal Rollup Without Losing 1 Customer
Q: How can independent sponsors leverage their acquired assets for further growth?
They can utilize a warehousing strategy where they integrate their first successful acquisition into a fund structure to facilitate access to larger capital while showcasing their management capabilities to investors.
A 9-Deal Rollup Without Losing 1 Customer
Q: What are the key ingredients necessary for a successful roll-up play?
The key ingredients include retaining 100% of employees and customers, having a strong internal M&A and integration team, access to capital for continued acquisitions, and a well-established tech stack.
The 16-Year Path to a $175m Revenue Portfolio
Q: Mike, take us up to 2025. What does Gardner Standard look like today?
Healy shares that Gardner Standard currently operates eight portfolio companies and actively seeks new investments while remaining flexible in exits.
The 16-Year Path to a $175m Revenue Portfolio
Q: How do you find deals that have legal complexity?
Healy discusses leveraging relationships within the ecosystem around distressed businesses, including turnaround advisors and workout bankers.

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Focusing on the evolving landscape of independent sponsorship and deal-by-deal private equity, this podcast offers insights into the strategies, experiences, and market dynamics that define successful investments. Regular discussions revolve around topics such as private equity strategies, emotional intelligence in investment, and methodologies for mergers and acquisitions, particularly within niche sectors like commercial landscaping and healthcare. Unique insights from diverse voices, including experienced entrepreneurs and capital providers, provide listeners with actionable strategies and real-world examples that highlight the importance of networking, relationships, and long-term thinking in business growth and investment success.

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1. Chris Breaux
2. Edoardo Maggini
3. Aaron Stahl
4. Justin Turner
5. Kevin Wong
6. Dana Robinson
7. Alan Baca
8. James Bohannon

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