Even Now, Reasons for Hope
Stress experienced during the pandemic may reveal that old models of customer management, culture, supply chain, operations and human capital are ripe for innovation.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The House approves a stopgap budget to prevent a government shutdown, and some businesses are feeling the pinch without a stimulus plan.
Resilient Pet Industry Shows Private Equity Is Barking up the Right Tree
Investors are scooping up companies serving a growing pet market in hopes of capitalizing on an industry expected to withstand an economic downturn.
Cannabis M&A in a Tough Spot
The current downturn hasn't been kind to the cannabis industry. Many expect it to be the end of many small businesses, while larger players acquire upstarts for cheap.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The Fed expects to keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future, a slimmed stimulus fails in Congress, and an SEC subcommittee talks PE.
Now Is the Time to Build Your Leadership Bench
Bob Ryan of Shields Meneley Partners and Keith Goudy of Vantage Leadership Consulting join the podcast to discuss talent planning, succession and more.
How Will the 2020 Elections Impact M&A?
From taxes to trade, here’s what policy items deal-makers are watching ahead of the November elections.
In Challenging Times, Lender Relationships Are Key
Working through multiple credit cycles, Twin Brook has witnessed how important open communication can be to its borrowers and their sponsors.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Senate to vote on "skinny" stimulus, and lawmakers urge the Fed to expand MSLP for small and midsize companies.
Surveying Risk in the Middle Market with QBE
On the podcast, the president of QBE North America’s Specialty & Commercial business discusses the findings of a recent survey about risk.