In Part 3 of this special 3-part series on The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson and Jeff Rogers walk through the most complex and personal era of OneAccord’s history. Jeff shares the bold steps into private equity and M&A advisory—and the painful clarity that followed when growth outpaced alignment. From boardroom tensions and leadership transitions to outside assessments, team mutiny, and the unlikely path that led to Nick becoming CEO, this episode is an unflinching look at what it means to lead through humility, conviction, and deep accountability.

This chapter is about ownership—of mistakes, of mission, and ultimately, of the future.