Best LMP Podcasts (2026)

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LMP 18: "Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla: A Soul Suspended Between Two Worlds" with author Jorge Xolalpa-Vazquez 32:19

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Alright, Neplantleras- get ready for a fun and engaging conversation with Jorge Xolalpa-Vazquez, author of "Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla: A Soul Suspended Between Two Worlds." We will get into the experience of straddling different identities and his journey towards re-affirming identity and self-acceptance, and tie it back to the StepMamacita experience…

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Ep. 106: John Messer, Copilot Capital | Scaling Software Without Losing Focus 35:51

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On this episode, John Messer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Copilot Capital, breaks down how value is built in scaling European B2B software businesses—including how to professionalise go-to-market, sharpen customer segmentation and pricing and use M&A as a focused growth lever. Get practical guidance on sequencing international expansion, mai…

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LMP 17: Tarot Chisme with Rochelle Valdez aka Brown Bruha 39:36

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Are you curious about tarot, but need a little more info before you run out to get yourself your own deck? If this is you, you're going to love this episode as we're joined by Rochelle Valdez, founder of Brown Bruha, who shares her journey connecting with the spirit world and the influences that shaped her path. We're going to get into ancestral ro…

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How to rebuild trust after betrayal Ep 411 7:31

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I want to support you. I’ve made this training completely free to help you rebuild trust, strengthen your inner foundation, and move forward with clarity and self respect. Click the link below to get instant access and begin the process at your own pace. You don’t have to do this alone. There is a reason betrayal hurts so deeply. It doesn’t just br…

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Ep. 105: Andrejka Bernatova, Dynamix | Public-Market Pathways and Investing in Energy 58:17

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On this episode, Andrejka Bernatova, Founder and CEO of Dynamix Corporation, shares how investors can evaluate mission-critical energy and infrastructure businesses by focusing on fundamentals such as contract quality, customer durability and operating reality, rather than market sentiment or emerging-tech narratives. Learn about approaches to publ…

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From Trauma to Peace for Women Ready to Heal with Rebecca Matthey 36:23

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Take your next step toward transformation Book your free brainstorm call with my team here https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeVipLMP ️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community) Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://www.Lukemindpower.com/iwc-start ️ Join Luke Chlebowicz's Inner Circle on Whatsapp. Stay up t…

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Ep. 104: Dave Lambert, Right Side Capital | Navigating Pre-VC Growth and Funding Paths 38:57

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On this episode, Dave Lambert of Right Side Capital Management shares what thousands of early-stage investments reveal about how pre-VC companies actually grow. Get clarity on how to evaluate early traction, set realistic fundraising paths and use capital efficiency to extend runway long enough for product-market fit to emerge. Tune in to hear how …

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If You Dont Feel Enough It's Your Fault! #409 24:08

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In this episode, I explain why the inner critic becomes so loud, why we unconsciously allow it to take control, and why taking responsibility for our conditioning is the key to breaking free. This isn’t about blame, it’s about awareness. Because the moment you realize you played a role in how your mind was shaped is the moment you reclaim the power…

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LMP 16: Plantita Love: Houseplants, Flowers, and Herbal Jewels 42:40

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Are you curious about the different ways plants, flowers, herbs, and comidita can support and uplift during difficult moments? Yes? Then you don't want to miss this episode in which we get into herbal teas, traditional remedies, limpias, essential oils, and more. As stepmamacitas- we can find much beauty and support in the plantitas, especially dur…

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Ep. 103: Giacomo Sonnino, Charlesbank | Driving Growth and Efficiency in Services Businesses 50:56

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In this episode, Giacomo Sonnino, Advisory Director and Operating Partner at Charlesbank Capital Partners, shares how top PE firms connect diligence, underwriting and value creation to shape the first 12–24 months of an investment. This discussion highlights how to identify and prioritize the value levers that matter most in services businesses—fro…

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Ep. 102: Caroline Tarpey, Lead Edge Capital | Moving Beyond AI Hype to Real Operational Impact 41:44

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Caroline Tarpey, Managing Director at Lead Edge Capital, outlines a practical approach to AI adoption in PE-backed companies—grounded in trust, clear goals and disciplined execution. She explains why most AI initiatives fall short and where teams can quickly unlock better decision-making and operational efficiency. You’ll learn how AI is transformi…

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LMP 15: Being the Eldest in a Mexi Family, Crystals, & Reiki with Daisy of Reiki By Daisy Part 2 56:47

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My first 2-part interview- se pone re-bueno el chisme! In this episode, we dive into the daughter of immigrant identity (heavy on the eldest daughter experience), the hustle, and finding crystals. We get into Reiki a little bit more in the 2nd episode... To be continued... If you would like to learn more about Reiki, or book a Reiki session with Da…

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Ep. 101: Vik Thapar, Cypress Growth Capital | Non-Dilutive Funding with Royalty-Based Capital 36:55

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Shiv sits down with Vik Thapar, Managing Director at Cypress Growth Capital, to explore how royalty-based growth capital helps bootstrapped B2B companies scale without dilution. Vik breaks down when this structure works best, how repayment is designed to support continued growth and why many founders use it to double down on proven sales and market…

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She Survived Family Suicide, Divorce, and Raised 6 Kids Alone 31:40

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👇Take your next step toward transformation: ➡️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community)Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://www.lukemindpower.com/iwc-start ➡️ Join the Juice Fasting WhatsApp GroupHeal your body, lose weight, and reset your energy with daily accountability https://chat.whatsapp.co…

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LMP 15: Being the Eldest in a Mexi Family, Crystals, & Reiki with Daisy of Reiki By Daisy Part 1 47:06

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My first 2-part interview- se pone re-bueno el chisme! In this episode, we dive into the daughter of immigrant identity (heavy on the eldest daughter experience), the hustle, and finding crystals. We get into Reiki a little bit more in the 2nd episode... To be continued... If you would like to learn more about Reiki, or book a Reiki session with Da…

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How to Stop Caring What Others Think and Finally Be Free 57:16

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👇Take your next step toward transformation:➡️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community)Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://www.lukemindpower.com/iwc-start➡️ Join the Juice Fasting WhatsApp GroupHeal your body, lose weight, and reset your energy with daily accountabilityhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/K…

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Ep.100: Rafael Telahun, Altaline | Rerating Companies Through Hands-On Operational Strategy 40:54

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On this episode, Shiv is joined by Rafael Telahun, Managing Director at Altaline Capital Management, to discuss value creation that is built on strategy, rather than just institutionalization. Rafael breaks down how to meaningfully rerate a business by getting hands-on to make improvements like increasing mission criticality, making strategic prici…

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LMP 14: Limpias, Spiritual Hygiene, and Energy Work with Diana Zuniga from Tres Lunas Consulting 51:38

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Let's talk limpias and spiritual hygiene! In this episode, we are joined by Diana Zuniga, a healer, coach, cultural worker, medicine woman, organizer, certified Liberatory Coach, and Founder of Tres Lunas Consulting. We take a deep dive into the healing traditions that we love, including limpias, danza azteca, connecting with plants, and more. This…

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Ep. 99: Josh Christensen, Mercato Partners | Building Billion-Dollar Ecosystems as a Minority Investor 36:03

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Josh Christensen, Director at Mercato Partners, shares how minority growth investors can turn ecosystem-building into a true competitive advantage—without taking control or over-engineering outcomes. Drawing on his experience scaling Mercato’s playbook across non-coastal markets, Josh breaks down what it takes to embed sales, marketing, and human c…

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LMP en Español E13: Quítate la Mascara! o no... 20:29

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En este episodio vamos a hablar de ... la máscara. Las máscaras son un símbolo de límites, protección, escondite y hasta actuación. De una u otra forma, todas nos ponemos la máscara de vez en cuando. En este episodio nos vamos a preguntar: ¿qué estamos ocultando… y por qué? ¿Y cuándo, dónde, y con quién estamos dispuestas a quitarnos esa máscara pa…

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Ep. 98: Riccardo Basile, Permira | How to Focus Your Operating Team for Real Impact 39:38

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Riccardo Basile, Operating Partner, Head of Value Creation at Permira, shares how firms can turn value creation into a true competitive advantage—without overcomplicating the model. Drawing on his experience building and scaling Permira’s 24-person value creation team, Riccardo breaks down what it takes to embed operating excellence from diligence …

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She Survived a Toxic Marriage and Rebuilt Her Life with Joan 38:45

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👇Take your next step toward transformation: ➡️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community)Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://www.lukemindpower.com/iwc-start ➡️ Join the Juice Fasting WhatsApp GroupHeal your body, lose weight, and reset your energy with daily accountability https://chat.whatsapp.co…

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Ep. 97: Rita Ferrandino, Arc Capital Development | The Downturn Playbook: How to Thrive When Growth Stalls and Disruption Accelerates 39:53

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On this episode Shiv interviews Rita Fiorentino, Co-Founder of Arc Capital Development, to unpack a battle-tested playbook for steering portfolio companies through economic downturns—especially when AI disruption, political volatility, and geopolitical shocks are compressing growth. Rita lays out a disciplined sequence that starts with risk assessm…

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How to Let Go of Fear and Build the Peaceful Relationship 57:43

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👇Take your next step toward transformation: ➡️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community)Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://www.lukemindpower.com/iwc-start ➡️ Join the Juice Fasting WhatsApp GroupHeal your body, lose weight, and reset your energy with daily accountability https://chat.whatsapp.co…

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LMP 13: Quitate La Máscara, Take that Mask off! or not... 27:37

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As Halloween is around the corner, this episode will be all about masks- mascaras! Masks are a symbol of boundaries, protection, hiding, and/or performance. In one way or another, we all wear a mask sometimes, or in specific setting. In this episode, we are going to ask ourselves: what are we covering up and why? And- when and where, and with who, …

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Ep. 96: Jeremy Schein, Corsair Capital | Driving Enterprise Value in Financial Services with Strategic Collaboration 39:53

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On this episode Shiv interviews Jeremy Schein, Partner and Member of the Buyouts Investment Committee at Corsair Capital, to discuss how private equity firms can drive enterprise value in financial services through collaborative operating expertise. Jeremy shares Corsair’s approach to partnering with management teams in fintech, payments, and adjac…

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What Happens When Two Healed People Fall in Love 58:48

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👇Take your next step toward transformation: ➡️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community)Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://www.lukemindpower.com/iwc-start ➡️ Join the Juice Fasting WhatsApp GroupHeal your body, lose weight, and reset your energy with daily accountability https://chat.whatsapp.co…

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The Number One Habit That Will Change Your Life Forever 44:13

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👇Take your next step toward transformation: ➡️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community) Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://bit.ly/InnerWorkClub ➡️ Join the Juice Fasting WhatsApp GroupHeal your body, lose weight, and reset your energy with daily accountability https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kqq2PRdL…

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Ep. 95: Ed Byrne, Scaleworks | Scaling SaaS with Sustainable Growth through Venture Equity 40:16

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On this episode Shiv Narayanan interviews Ed Byrne, co-founder of Scaleworks, a venture equity firm based in San Antonio. Ed shares his background as a software entrepreneur and the lessons learned from his experiences that led to founding Scaleworks ten years ago with partner Lou Moorman. The discussion explores the concept of "venture equity" as …

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This Is the One Decision That Took My Power Back 45:48

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👇Take your next step toward transformation: ➡️ Join the Inner Work Club (Free Community)Live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and breakthroughs most people never access: https://bit.ly/InnerWorkClub ➡️ Join the Juice Fasting WhatsApp GroupHeal your body, lose weight, and reset your energy with daily accountability https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kqq2PRdLW…

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You Will Never Sleep Peacefully Until You Face This Truth 26:17

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Ready to transform your life? Join my private "Inner Work Club" — a free community of like-minded people with live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and support to help you grow and find freedom. 👉 Join free now: https://bit.ly/Inner_WorkClub --------------------------------- In this powerful episode of The Luke Mind Power Podcast, Luke Chlebowicz ta…

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Ep. 94: Lindsey Gray, Pacific Lake | Thesis-Driven Search and the Playbook for Scaling CEOs 48:28

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On this episode Shiv interviews Lindsay Gray, Partner at Pacific Lake, to explore how the firm backs entrepreneurs through the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) or search fund model—an approach that turns traditional private equity on its head by starting with the entrepreneur before the company. Lindsay walks through Pacific Lake’s indust…

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The Power You Need Is Already in Your Mind 40:02

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Ready to transform your life? Join my private "Inner Work Club" — a free community of like-minded people with live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and support to help you grow and find freedom. 👉 Join free now: https://bit.ly/Inner_WorkClub —------------------------------------ In this powerful episode of The Luke Mind Power Podcast, Luke Chlebowic…

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LMP 12: Interview with Full-Spectrum Doula and Stepmom Daisy Hamory from Monarca Birth 53:32

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Have you ever heard of the term "Doula?" In this episode, Doula and Stepmom, Daisy Hamory, founder of Monarca Birth joins us as we discuss doula life and step-motherhood, how doulas support birthing folk, and the benefits of having a doula have your back through birth. She also shares with us, her story, her journey into step-motherhood. Join us as…

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Ep. 93: Kelly Ford Buckley, Edison Partners | Driving Enterprise Value Through Execution-Focused Growth Strategies 45:04

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On this episode, Shiv interviews Kelly Ford Buckley, General Partner at Edison Partners, a growth equity firm with over 39 years of experience investing in high-growth software companies in secondary markets. Kelly dives into Edison's hands-on approach to value creation, emphasizing their preference for taking on execution risk over product or mark…

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You’ll Never Grow Until You Let the Wrong People Go 41:52

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Ready to transform your life? Join my private "Inner Work Club" — a free community of like-minded people with live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and support to help you grow and find freedom. 👉 Join free now: https://bit.ly/Inner_WorkClub ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this powerful episode of The Luke Mind…

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Ep. 92: Drive Pipeline & Revenue Amid Market Uncertainty | Shiv Narayanan, How To SaaS 41:30

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In this solo episode of the Private Equity Value Creation Podcast, Shiv Narayanan breaks down the challenges facing portfolio companies in today’s market—and shares a clear roadmap for investors, CEOs, and revenue leaders to drive growth. From slowing sales pipelines to rising competitive pressures and the impact of AI, many companies are underperf…

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LMP en Español E11: La Vida Despues de la Deportación con Erika y Nancy de Al Otro Lado 1:02:57

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Y si me llegaran a deportar? Tu te has hecho esta pregunta? O tal vez, te gustaria saber que les espera a seres queridos que pudieran ser deportados? En este episodio vamos a hablar con dos expertas en el tema, Erika y Nancy de Al Otro Lado, una organización bi-nacional que apoya a inmigrantes deportados al llegar a Mexico. Hablaremos sobre como pr…

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If You Stay Stuck, Your Dreams Will Die With You 35:51

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Ready to transform your life? Join my private "Inner Work Club" — a free community of like-minded people with live Zoom trainings, powerful tools, and support to help you grow and find freedom. 👉 Join free now: https://kjUT5e.short.gy/inner-work-club ------------------------------------------------------------- In this insightful and energizing epi…

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Ep. 91: Craig Jones, TPE Boulder | Scaling Value in the Lower Middle Market through Strategic Growth 37:48

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On this episode Shiv Narayanan interviews Craig Jones of TPE Boulder to discuss value creation in lower middle market private equity, focusing on smaller companies with $2-5 million in EBITDA. Craig shares TPE Boulder’s approach to scaling businesses through organic growth, emphasizing diversification by location and provider, strengthening managem…

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Ep. 90: Gus Araya, Cordillera Investment Partners | Finding Value in Alternative Assets 42:32

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On this episode Shiv interviews Gus Araya, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Cordillera Investment Partners, to discuss how PE firms can generate alpha by investing in alternative assets like marinas, music royalties, and spirits. Gus shares Cordillera’s approach to targeting niche, less correlated markets, using a repeatable process to source,…

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Ep.89: Andy Lund, Houlihan Lokey | Navigating Fundraising and Liquidity in a Challenging Private Equity Market 55:20

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On this episode, Shiv Narayanan interviews Andy Lund, Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Primary Capital Advisory at Houlihan Lokey, to discuss strategies for private equity firms navigating today's challenging fundraising and liquidity environment. Andy shares insights on how GPs can differentiate themselves in a crowded market, leveraging to…

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LMP en Español E10: La Perdida, El Luto, El Duelo... y una Torta Cubana?? 44:57

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En este episodio, vamos a hablar de la pérdida, del duelo, del miedo —en especial ese miedo a perder a la familia, y cómo todo eso se conecta con la experiencia de ser madrastra. Nos enforcaremos en entender exactamente que es el luto y el duelo despues de una gran perdida, y cuales son reacciones fisicas, mentales, y emocionales. Se compartirán al…

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Ep. 88: Eliot Kerlin, Broadwing Capital | Building Value in the Lower Middle Market with an Operational Playbook 37:01

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On this episode Shiv interviews Eliot Kerlin, Co-Founder of Broadwing Capital, to explore how PE firms can create value in the lower middle market by combining a systematic playbook with deep operational resources. Eliot explains Broadwing’s five-part framework—from fortifying the foundation and scaling for growth to talent development, stakeholder…

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Why Most People Die Before They Ever Live? 43:45

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👉 Click here to apply and join the LMP Coaching Institute: https://bit.ly/life-coachcertification-lmp I’ll teach you exactly how to become a powerful life coach, launch your own coaching program, grow your audience on social media, master sales and marketing, and build a $10k/month online business from scratch. 👉 Check out my new book YOUR POWER PL…

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LMP 10: Grief, Loss, and ... a Torta Cubana??? 44:51

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In this episode we are going to dive into why so many of us are feeling a strong sense of loss, grief, and fear, specifically around losing family, and how that ties into the stepmother experience. We're gonna get historical. We're gonna get psychological. And we're gonna get practical as we review tools, tips and strategies to help us process some…

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Ep. 87: Michael Wilkins, Shamrock Capital | How Sector Focus Impacts Deal Flow and Growth 45:15

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Shiv interviews Michael Wilkins, Partner at Shamrock Capital, to explore the opportunities PE firms can unlock through deep expertise in sectors including media, entertainment and sports. Michael explains how industry focus and long-term networks translate into proprietary deal flow, why value creation plans need to be tailored to each company rath…

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Why Procrastination Is a Lie and How to Beat It for Good 37:22

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👉 Click here to apply and join the LMP Coaching Institute: https://bit.ly/life-coachcertification-lmp I’ll teach you exactly how to become a powerful life coach, launch your own coaching program, grow your audience on social media, master sales and marketing, and build a $10k/month online business from scratch. 👉 Check out my new book YOUR POWER PL…

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Ep. 86: How To SaaS Team | Turning Marketing into a Growth Engine for PE-Backed Companies 53:51

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In this episode, Shiv Narayanan sits down with members of the How To SaaS client services team to talk about the most common marketing challenges inside PE-backed portfolio companies—and how to solve them. Chief Client Officer Farhad Chikhliwala, VP of Marketing Taylor Moore and Director of Marketing Tatiana Morand discuss why poor tracking and mis…

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Break Free from the Toxic Cycles and Build the Life You Deserve 34:54

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👉 Click here to apply and join the LMP Coaching Institute: https://bit.ly/life-coachcertification-lmp I’ll teach you exactly how to become a powerful life coach, launch your own coaching program, grow your audience on social media, master sales and marketing, and build a $10k/month online business from scratch. 👉 Check out my new book YOUR POWER PL…