Beer Stories for Private Equity

Episode 6: Human Capital Essentials: THE critical requirement for deal success

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Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our sixth episode, Scott is joined by MaryJeanne (MJ) Scott, a Managing Partner at JM Search in Philadelphia.
The two engage in a stimulating convo focused on why smart, effective recruiting for C-suite talent is a must for all PE deal execs, and how JM Search uniquely approaches this process for optimal results. They discuss what skills and experience go into effective search and on-boarding for A-level leadership talent, as well as MJ’s personal journey regarding the JM recruitment process.
We know you'll enjoy their convo.
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If you would like to be considered as a guest in our lineup, please email smarkman@monogramgroup.com. 
To learn more about MaryJeanne Scott, or JM Search, please visit: https://jmsearch.com/team/maryjeanne-scott/  

Episode 5: Change is Hard: PE’s Kaizen-led Firm on Founders, Families and Football

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Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our fifth episode, Scott is joined by GeorgePilafas of Continuim Equity Partners for a very rousing discussion. 
Among their many beer stories, Scott and George share a great discussion about PE's Kaizen-led firm, Continuim, whose name is derived from Continuous Improvement. They talk about applying Kaizen to Pennsylvania manufacturing companies and Pittsburgh's legendary NFL team; how success starts at the shop floor rather than the C-suite; insights for young professionals entering private equity; and which Pittsburgh sports legend to have dinner with. 
We know you'll enjoy their convo (even if you're not a Steelers fan).
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If you would like to be considered as a guest in our lineup, please email smarkman@monogramgroup.com. 
To learn more about George Pilafas, or Continuim Equity Partners, please visit: https://www.continuim.com/team/#george-pilafas

Episode 4: A Family (office) Affair: Arkansas values, tech sector PE deals, and being a muggle in a duck blind

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Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our fourth episode, Scott is joined by Aaron Clark of Stephens Group for a great show. 
Among their many beer stories, the two share some laughs, mixing in some thoughtful commentary on working for a family office. Aaron has been Managing Director since the firm's founding in 2006; advising partners across internet infrastructure, technology-enabled services and business software. It's no surprise that 13 of his 15 deals as Lead Partner derive from the tech sector. They also discuss Arkansas values, maintaining a multigenerational legacy within a company, and advice for recent college graduates.
We know you’ll enjoy their convo. 
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If you would like to be considered as a guest in our lineup, please email smarkman@monogramgroup.com. 
To learn more about Aaron Clark, or Stephens Group, please visit: https://www.stephensgroup.com/team/aaron-clark/ 

Episode 3: Leaps of Faith: Prospect’s 8 P’s, Pre-Middle Market, and Partnering with a Packers fan

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Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our third episode, Scott is joined by Brett Holcomb of Prospect Partners for a great show. 
Among their many beer stories, Brett and Scott discuss Brett’s two decades of experience across a wide range of industries, focusing on Brett’s 14-year tenure as a partner, as well as the ‘8 P’s’. They also chat about taking leaps of faith in pre-middle market, private equity collaboration, partnerships across football fandom, and advice for those early in their career. 
We know you’ll enjoy their convo.
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As referenced during the episode, here is the M&A Source article, 10 Key Questions to AskBefore Choosing a Private Equity Partner.
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If you would like to be considered as a guest in our lineup, please email smarkman@monogramgroup.com.  
To learn more about Brett Holcomb, or Prospect Partners, please visit: https://www.prospect-partners.com/brett-holcomb/  

Episode 2: The Funniest Man in Private Credit: Lower Middle Market Trends: Independent Sponsors, Interest Rates, and Peer-to-Peer idea sharing

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Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our second episode, Scott is joined by his friend of over 20 years, Joe Gaffigan of O2 Sponsor Finance (often referred to as the “funniest man in private credit”).
Among their many beer stories, Scott and Joe discuss Joe’s successful career of more than 30 years of financial entrepreneurship and leadership experience. Joe also offers his insights on rising trends, such as the rise of independent sponsors or the impact that interest rates have on deal flow. Joe talks about the importance of peer-to-peer idea sharing through his memberships with YPO and his lifelong commitment to philanthropy, by giving back to the community in a meaningful way. 
We know you’ll enjoy their convo. 
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If you would like to be considered as a guest in our lineup, please email smarkman@monogramgroup.com. 
To learn more about Joe Gaffigan, or O2 Sponsor Finance, please visit: https://www.oldsecond.com/business-banking/o2-sponsor-finance/#meet-the-team 

Episode 1: The Rotunda Way, Spaghetti Map, Entrepreneurial Success (and the Baltimore Ravens)

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Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our first episode, Scott is joined by John Fruehwirth, Managing Partner of Rotunda Capital Partners.
Among their many beer stories, John shares the origins of how he founded his firm in 2009. The pair chat about The Rotunda Way, a strategic framework affectionately dubbed the Spaghetti Map, entrepreneurial successes, company culture, and their mutual admiration for the Baltimore Ravens.
We know you’ll enjoy their convo.
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If you would like to be considered as a guest in our lineup, please email smarkman@monogramgroup.com. 
To learn more about John Fruehwirth and Rotunda Capital Partners, please visit: https://www.rotundacapital.com/leadership-team/john-fruehwirth

TRAILER (1 minute)

This is Beer Stories for Private Equity.
Time moves slowly, but it can pass rather quickly. It explains why the oldest (and perhaps the best) ways of measuring time is through stories. Stories are what give us inspiration. Make life more meaningful. And it's stories that help us cultivate relationships with those around us. Which is why over the past four decades, I've adopted a business philosophy:Do business with people I can sit down and have a beer with, sharing stories. 
My name is Scott Markman, and Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity. On this podcast, we’ll share war stories of portco and fundraising success.Deep dives into trending topics. And also, personal stories of career paths, risks and rewards, and ultimately what matters. So I invite you to pull up a virtual bar seat, and listen to PE’s best podcast devoted to sharing beer stories from the world of private equity.