Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch®

75% OF DEAL FLOW FROM SOCIAL MEDIA!!! On this week’s episode of Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch®, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Paul W Swaney III, Managing Director of Swaney Group Capital, a Tampa Bay area-based private equity firm focused on industrials. Paul’s story is one of the most fascinating we’ve ever featured, and his approach to private equity comes with many surprises, including how he finds his deals! Tune in and listen as Paul and Jeff discuss topics ranging from ⚾️ How he found his first private equity deal through Twitter and that 75% of his deal flow comes through social media ⚾️ How Paul’s ‘jungle gym’ path to private equity included operating a Navy nuclear reactor ⚾️ Why he’s not worried about other people’s fears regarding technology displacing jobs ⚾️ What Amazon and McKinsey taught him how to be an effective investor   Don’t miss this exciting episode! Listen now here: https://lnkd.in/gQSmNPKF #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #Podcast

MASTERING INFLUENCE: A KEY TO SUCCESS IN PRIVATE EQUITY In a thought-provoking conversation, Jeff Henningsen of Lockton spoke with Mark Sotir of Equity Group Investments about essential advice for college students and young professionals. Mark highlighted that while hard work and persistence are important, the ability to influence and persuade is what truly sets successful professionals apart in a competitive landscape. For anyone navigating their career path, these insights could be a game-changer. Listen to the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/g8vKeiv6 #PrivateEquity #CareerAdvice #YoungProfessionals #InvestmentBanking #Podcast

WE WANT BAD NEWS... TO TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE GOOD NEWS Getting everything out in the open and having transparent communication are bedrock values in effective private equity teamwork, as explained by our latest guest on Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch®. This week, Jeff sits down with Jack Purcell, Managing Partner at Ridgemont Equity Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm that has invested over $4.4 billion of equity capital since 1993. Listen in to Jack and Jeff’s conversation as we hear incredible wisdom from Ridgemont’s operations, including topics like: ⚾️ Why so many former college athletes are members of Ridgemont’s highly successful team ⚾️ Why patience truly is a virtue in your private equity career ⚾️ How Ridgemont makes work fun and why they celebrate the success of their employees ⚾️ Why, post-COVID, Jack feels like in-person face time is critical for career growth    This is an episode that you don’t want to miss! Listen now here: https://lnkd.in/gQSmNPKF #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #Podcast

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE SIDE YOU WATER In episode 139 of Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch®, Chris Sznewajs of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners shared valuable insights on career development. One key point he made is that "the grass is greener on the side you water." It's easy to focus on what's lacking in our current situations, but growth comes from nurturing what we have. Chris also highlighted the importance of taking the stairs rather than the elevator in your career. As he stated, “If you go through the steps, you build that confidence. No one can take that from you.” This approach is central to Pacific Avenue's philosophy, where they prioritize bringing in talent at the earliest stages of their careers, allowing them to grow and thrive in a supportive environment. Catch the full episode with host Jeff Henningsen with Lockton for more insights from Chris: https://lnkd.in/dVNvg82k #PrivateEquity #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #Northstar #InvestmentBanking

INFORMATION... IS IT FROM THE "VOTING MACHINE" OR THE WEIGHING MACHINE When making investment decisions in private equity, it’s critical to analyze whether you are just listening to the crowd’s opinions OR making decisions based on facts and reality. This is just one of the great pieces of advice from Steve Gord, this week’s guest on Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch®. Steve is the Partner and Co-Founder of Hidden River Strategic Capital, an investment fund that “supports the success of small business owner-operators.” Tune into and listen as Steve and Jeff discuss topics ranging from ⚾️ Why it’s so hard for young people to break into private equity ⚾️ What are the most important skills for entry-level investment roles ⚾️ What’s their ‘secret sauce’ to finding great deal-flow ⚾️ What Hidden River looks for in good company management when considering an investment   You don’t want to miss this incredible episode! Listen now here: https://lnkd.in/gGb5e_T3 #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #Podcast Dartmouth College

“I WILL EITHER FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE.” In a compelling conversation, Rami Cassis of Parabellum Partners shared this inspiring motto from Hannibal, the legendary Carthaginian general. This powerful mindset underscores the importance of resilience and creativity in navigating challenges—qualities that are essential in the world of private equity. Tune in to hear more from Rami and Jeff Henningsen, CEO of Lockton Texas, as they explore what it truly means to innovate and persevere in our fast-paced industry. 💡 Listen now and get inspired to forge your own path: https://lnkd.in/gvbTCcN8 #PrivateEquity #Leadership #InvestmentBanking #Podcast #Northstar 

NFL LEGEND  PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDER 49ers STEVE YOUNG We are beyond thrilled to feature a very special guest on our Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch® podcast - multi-MVP, Super Bowl winner, and Hall of Famer Steve Young. After retiring as the highest-rated quarterback in NFL history, in 2007, Steve co-founded Huntsman Gay Global Capital (HGGC), which to-date has deployed $8.2 Billion into company valuations totaling $71 Billion in value. A true superstar in everything he does, tune-in and listen as Steve and Jeff discuss topics ranging from ⚾️ Steve and Jeff's time on the football field when Missouri played BYU in the 1983 Holiday Bowl. See the play Steve ran in the last 28 seconds to win the game, that Jeff prepared the Missouri defense for (not well enough obviously) in the comments ⚾️ Why Steve believes that the most important skill to get your start in private equity is modeling ⚾️ How he balanced attending law school and winning Super Bowls - all at the same time ⚾️ His view that the “absolute truth” of the football field translates to business and family ⚾️ Why the “greatest work” is to empower like-minded people to be inspirational leaders Don’t miss out on our candid sit-down with an NFL legend! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gaeAAdjG #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #Podcast #NFL San Francisco 49ers Brigham Young University Lockton

🎙️ BE A TEAM PLAYER 🎙️ Check out this impactful clip from Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch® with Ganesh Rao, from THL Partners! Ganesh and our host, Jeff Henningsen, CEO of Lockton Texas, discuss the crucial role of mentorship in professional growth. Highlights: ⚾️ How mentorship has shaped Ganesh’s career and those he mentors. ⚾️ Tips for using mentorship to boost your career in private equity. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g7gTQqKd #PrivateEquity #Mentorship #Leadership #Northstar #Lockton #CareerGrowth #Podcast Harvard University

BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD This week on Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch® podcast, our host, Jeff Henningsen sits down with Sunaina Sinha, Global Head of Raymond James's Private Capital Advisory group. Based in London, Sunaina leads a team of nearly 60 people across seven offices worldwide, serving to help private equity GPs raise funds and execute secondary sales. In this episode, we discuss: ⚾️ Sunaina's journey from founding her firm in 2011 to selling it to Raymond James one decade later during the pandemic. ⚾️ Her advice on playing the long game when the world seems increasingly focused on short-term results ⚾️ Why young people should find a way to 'rebalance' and to find happiness in the intrinsic rather than extrinsic ⚾️ The power of storytelling and soft skills in an industry that seems to be so focused on hard-skill successes Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insights from Sunaina's journey and discover how to further your own career in finance. Tune in now here: https://lnkd.in/gxJMjV47 #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #Podcast

Show up. Go to the office.  Be curious. Be a grinder Jeff Henningsen The Pod Father Himself We are excited to flip the script as our very own Jeff Henningsen was invited to sit on the "other side of the mic" as a special guest on Middle Market Musings, hosted by our friends Andy Greenberg and Charles K Gifford, Jr. It’s not very often that Jeff talks about himself, so we are excited to bring you insights into Jeff, including how he rose to a leadership role at Lockton and a nationally-recognized influencer in the world of Private Equity. Listen in as Jeff discusses: ⚾️ His roots in Maryville, Missouri as a self-professed ‘gym rat’ with two teacher parents, who were also successful coaches ⚾️ The value that Jeff places on being kind to others ⚾️ The origins of all things Northstar ⚾️ How he went from mowing lawns, selling a lawn care business, four years in private equity into his current leadership roles in serving the M&A community Don’t miss this candid conversation with Jeff as he shares his insights, experiences, and the mindset that drives his success! Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gqini_gw Check out Middle Market Musings: https://lnkd.in/gmNGVBi #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #Podcast #MiddleMarketMusings Lockton New Heritage Capital, LLC Greenberg Variations Capital