With the help of industry experts and company leaders, the National Center for the Middle Market offers insights about a critical but often overlooked segment of the US economy – the middle market. Each episode, we get a new perspective from middle market leaders and stakeholders on current trends and emerging issues, allowing us to see the full picture and get an inside look into the market that moves America.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWith the help of industry experts and company leaders, the National Center for the Middle Market offers insights about a critical but often overlooked segment of the US economy, the middle market.
Recent episodes include "Building a Voice: Thought Leadership, AI, and the Growth of NCMM" (6 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Data as a Strategic Asset: How Actionable Intelligence Fuels Middle Market Growth" (8 September 2026, 27 minutes), and "Investing Through Uncertainty: The Middle Market's Next Move" (25 August 2026, 24 minutes).
The Market That Moves America publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 118 episodes.
Booking probability for The Market That Moves America is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Market That Moves America requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Market That Moves America's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Market That Moves America are Holding Companies & Corporate HQs and Investing & Wealth Management. The Market That Moves America has a business audience.
The Market That Moves America is a business show with 118 episodes published.
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Episode #118
How is thought leadership changing in the age of AI—and what makes original insight more valuable than ever? NCMM Executive Director Doug Farren sits down with Jason Mlicki, Principal of Rattleback and longtime partner...
Episode #117
In this episode of The Market That Moves America , Doug Farren sits down with Martin Wise, founder and Executive Chairman of RelPro, to explore how middle market companies can turn data into a competitive advantage...
Episode #116
Economic uncertainty is real—but America’s middle market isn’t standing still. In the latest episode of The Market That Moves America , Doug Farren talks with Roger Bailey, Associate Dean of Executive Education and...
Episode #115
In this episode, Doug Farren sits down with Tony Pietrocola, Co-Founder and President of AgileBlue, to explore how agentic AI is reshaping cybersecurity, and why middle market companies are now prime targets. They...
Episode #114
<p>What happens when a company decides its next chapter should belong to its employees? In this episode, Doug Farren sits down with John Drake, president at advertising agency Drake Cooper, to explore the agency’s...
Episode #113
<p>In this episode, Doug Farren sits down with Laura Cooke of Positive Foundry to explore why talent management has shifted from an HR function to a core business strategy. They discuss how middle market companies can...
Episode #112
<p>What separates companies that weather disruption from those that fall behind? In this episode, Justin Boardman of Chubb joins NCMM’s Doug Farren to explore how resilience is becoming a defining capability for middle...
Episode #111
<p>Host Doug Farren of the National Center for the Middle Market sits down with Jerry Grisko, CEO, and Brad Lakhia, CFO of CBIZ, to unpack new research on how middle market leaders make the hard calls that shape...
Episode #110
<p>Economic headlines can be noisy—but the data tells a clearer story.</p><p>Join NCMM’s Doug Farren and Wells Fargo economist Jackie Benson as they connect Q4 2025 Middle Market Indicator results with national economic...
Episode #109
<p>In this episode, Doug Farren sits down with Interim Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran to explore how The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business is redefining business education through experiential...
Episode #108
<p>This episode spotlights lower/emerging middle market companies—fast‑scaling businesses tackling “big‑company” challenges with limited resources—through a candid conversation on working capital, digitization and AI...
Episode #107
<p>Join Doug Farren, Executive Director of the National Center for the Middle Market, as he reflects on the state of the U.S. middle market in 2025 and previews what’s ahead for 2026. This episode covers key economic...
Episode #106
<p>In this episode of The Market That Moves America, Doug Farren, Executive Director of NCMM and Andrew Korz, Senior Vice President of Investment Research at Future Standard, explore how private equity and private...
Episode #105
<p>In this episode of the NCMM podcast, we sit down with Dr. Mike Knemeyer, Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at The Ohio State University, and Jeremy Jansen, Head of Global Originations for Wells Fargo...
Episode #104
<p>In this episode of The Market That Moves America, Minyi Su, Head of Marketing at Bluemercury and Fisher College of Business alum, joins us to share how a premium beauty retailer is adapting to rapid change. We...
Episode #103
<p>In this episode, Doug Farren is joined by Roger Bailey, Associate Dean of Executive Education and Centers at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, to explore how AI is reshaping customer-centricity...
Episode #102
<p>In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of AI in the modern workplace with Stephanie Donahue, Practice Leader at Avanade. As tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and agent-based systems gain momentum, the...
Episode #101
<p>In this episode, we dive into the growing urgency of climate risk and resilience with Amelie Fava-Verde, Chubb Resilience Services leader. As natural disasters, from wildfires to floods and hurricanes, become more...
Episode #100
<p>In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of talent strategy in middle market companies with Laura Davidson, Head of People at Homage, a Columbus-based retailer known for its nostalgic apparel and vibrant...
Episode #99
<p>In this episode, Doug Farren sits down with John Manning, Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking Market Coverage at Wells Fargo. With over three decades of experience in commercial banking, John...
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President, Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation
Associate Dean of Executive Education and Centers, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Market Development Manager, Shure Microphones
Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking Market Coverage, South African National Biodiversity Institute
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