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Demystify the world of private equity with insider knowledge. Join hosts Ed Barton, Rory Liebhart, and Emily Sander - seasoned professionals who have worked from all angles as C-suite leaders, private equity managing directors, and investors. In this podcast, they break down complex private equity concepts into everyday language. You'll gain a clear understanding of the PE landscape, key players, and market dynamics. Expect practical insights on deal-making, growth strategies for founders and management teams, and exit strategies. Plus, hear real-world examples and real-time breakdowns of trending news stories. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, considering selling your company to a private equity firm, or simply curious about this lucrative world, this podcast will help you navigate the private equity landscape with confidence.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDemystify the world of private equity with insider knowledge. Join hosts Ed Barton, Rory Liebhart, and Emily Sander - seasoned professionals who have worked from all angles as C-suite leaders, private equity managing directors, and investors. In this podcast, they break down complex private equity concepts into everyday language.
Recent episodes include "LIV Golf and Leslie’s Filed Chapter 11. Here’s What Bankruptcy Actually Means" (8 October 2026, 40 minutes), "Barbarians at the Gate Movie Watch-Along: The Ultimate LBO Battle" (20 August 2026, 109 minutes), and "Trapped Capital: The $348 Billion "Zombie Fund" Crisis in Private Equity" (6 August 2026, 37 minutes).
Private Equity Experience publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 44 episodes.
Booking probability for Private Equity Experience is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Private Equity Experience requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Private Equity Experience's contact route on record: public web form.
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Private Equity Experience is a business podcast with 44 episodes published.
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Private Equity Experience
Two companies we previously dissected on Private Equity Experience have now filed Chapter 11: LIV Golf and Leslie’s Poolmart. Same bankruptcy chapter. Very different businesses — and very different reasons for ending up...
Episode #41
Grab your popcorn! In this special inaugural watch-along episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Emily Sander, Ed Barton, and Rory Liebhart watch and react in real-time to the 1993 financial classic...
Episode #40
What happens when a private equity fund reaches the end of its 10-year lifespan and can't sell its assets? Welcome to the era of Zombie Funds. In Episode 40 of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Emily Sander...
Episode #39
In Episode 39 of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, the hosts answer listener questions and discuss the biggest topics shaping today's Private Equity landscape. From AI and recession concerns to valuation trends...
Episode #38
In Episode 38 of the Private Equity Experience, hosts Ed Barton, Rory Leaphart, and Emily Sander break down the cautionary tale of Leslie's Pool Mart. They dive into an Inc. Magazine feature detailing how a successful...
Episode #37
Is private equity still stuck with its 1980s "corporate raider" reputation, or has the industry evolved into something entirely different? In this episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast , hosts Ed Barton, Rory...
Episode #36
Is big business ruining the purity of youth sports, or is it funding the modern infrastructure families actually want? In this episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Ed Barton, Rory Liebhart, and Emily...
Episode #35
Is the "Crazy Math" of private markets masking the truth about your investments? In this episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast , hosts Rory Leaphart, Ed Barton, and Emily Sander break down a recent Wall...
Episode #34
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) once positioned itself as an unstoppable financial powerhouse, backing massive projects like LIV Golf, NEOM, and global sports investments. In this episode, the hosts break...
Episode #33
In this episode, the hosts explore a fundamental question in Private Equity: should you build a high-performance team of top external talent, or rely on trusted family members to run the business? Through real-world...
Episode #32
In this episode, the hosts unpack a growing trend of small business owners rejecting private equity offers, highlighted by a plumber who repeatedly turned down buyout opportunities. They explore how PE firms identify...
Episode #31
In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating (and sometimes salacious) business of fishing. 🌊 We explore the journey of Simms Fishing, the iconic brand that went from a family-owned boutique in 1980 to a $1.3...
Episode #30
📉 Is the Private Equity model fundamentally broken, or is it just a pause? In this episode of the Private Equity Experience, hosts Ed Barton, Rory Liebhart, and Emily Sander dive deep into the "structural reset"...
Episode #29
Does private equity just optimize businesses, or does it optimize the entire playing field? 📈 In this episode of The Private Equity Experience, Emily Sander, Ed Barton, and Rory Liebhart pull back the curtain on the...
Episode #28
In this episode of the Private Equity Experience, Emily Sander, Ed Barton, and Rory Liebhart dive into the secretive and rapidly growing world of family offices. Think Private Equity is the only big player in town...
Episode #27
Dive into the future of private equity with hosts Rory Liebhart, Emily Sander, and Ed Barton! In this episode, they break down the top trends shaping 2026, from AI's impact on labor to soaring interest rates and...
Episode #26
Dive into the world of private equity with hosts Rory Liebhart, Emily Sander, and Ed Barton! In this episode of The Private Equity Experience Podcast, the trio discusses their groundbreaking book On Ramp to Exit—a...
Episode #25
In this trending topic episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts dive into the explosive intersection of private equity (PE) in college sports. Fueled by NIL deals, revenue sharing, transfer portal chaos...
Episode #24
Discover the secret sauce behind private equity (PE) growth strategies! In this episode, Emily Sander, Rory Liebhart, and Ed Barton break down why PE firms target founder-led businesses and reveal the tactical playbooks...
Episode #23
Breaking news! Electronic Arts (EA) – the studio behind FIFA, Madden, and Battlefield – is being acquired in the largest-ever private equity buyout ($55B! Katie stuns at the size of the deal). In this episode, we break...
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