operating partners

We're joined by Cici Zheng, a Partner from ParkerGale Capital to give her operations-focused perspective on many different private equity topics. Listen to the conversation as we discuss:

2:30 - Cici's path to private equity

8:19 - What traits show a company has potential

13:06 - Focusing on all facets of a company

17:18 - The strategy behind working with portco management teams

20:31 - Navigating uncertain economies

24:05 - Getting buy-in from portco sales teams on pricing changes

27:31 - Cici's advice to her younger self

To learn more about ParkerGale Capital, go to www.parkergale.com.

To learn more about BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/podcast.

 

Have you ever wondered how to supercharge your business growth?

 

Operating partners can be one answer.

 

In this episode, Erik is joined by Nick & Molly Pastermack to explore how having a good operating partner onboard is like hitting turbo mode on your success journey.

 

Nick and Molly share their experience in what they look for in a solid operating partner as well as give practical advice on how you can find just the right fit for a business partner.

 

Want some proof it works in real life? Don't worry; there are plenty of examples in this episode!

 

Enjoy!

 

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