executive sessions

MiddleGround Capital
  • 5.0 (4)
  • INVESTING
  • UPDATED MONTHLY
executive sessions

Industrial manufacturing, operational excellence, middle market investing, specialty distribution, and other complex topics made simple with executive sessions. Join MiddleGround Capital, as we invite industry experts to share key insights from from the factory floor to the board room about topics ranging from ESG and automation, to industry 4.0. 

  1. MAY 29

    Episode 22: successfully merging companies & cultures

    On MiddleGround’s twenty-second episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullet leads discussions with Ryan McComb, our Managing Director on the Transaction Team, and Dan Stoettner, CEO of A. M. Castle & Co. This episode covers:  Strategic Benefits of Company Mergers Culture Alignment in MergersEffective Merger Communication and IntegrationOvercoming Merger ChallengesCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/4mzCmZA Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/ Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/  Find Ryan McComb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mccomb-1b512663/ Find Dan Stoettner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-stoettner-928a77/

    28 min

  2. APR 23

    Episode 21: practical automation for manufacturers

    On MiddleGround’s twenty-first episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullet leads discussions with John Dotson and Miles Anderson from MiddleGround’s Automation. This episode covers:  Automation as a response to labor shortages How to identify tasks to automateEnsuring success: training, ROI, and cultureCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3Ry8BdE Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/ Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/  Find John Dotson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dotson-5ab9142a/ Find Miles Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miles-anderson-155a694/

    39 min

  3. MAR 18

    Episode 20: marketing - the key to winning new business

    On MiddleGround’s twentieth episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullet leads discussions with Nate Wheeler, Founder of marketing agency weCreate, and Leanne Walmsley, Communications & Marketing Manager at our portfolio company, Xtrac. This episode covers: Developing an effective marketing strategy The importance of digital marketing in B2B manufacturingLeveraging cost-effective marketing for growth Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/4iYFHie Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/ Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/  Find Nate Wheeler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-wheeler-91920622/ Find Leanne Walmsley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-walmsley/

    29 min

  4. FEB 13

    Episode 19: bringing innovation to market

    On MiddleGround’s nineteenth episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullet leads discussions with John Stewart, MiddleGround’s Founding Partner, and Steve Myers, former operations leader at Parker Hannifin. This episode covers: Innovation process and customer-centric developmentChallenges and risk managementSuccess factors for innovation Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/4gHJUpc Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/ Follow John Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstewartky/ Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/

    43 min

  5. JAN 16

    Episode 18: changing careers from auto to rail

    On MiddleGround’s eighteenth episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullet leads discussions with Bill Krueger, President of Global Manufacturing Operations at The Greenbrier Companies. This episode covers: Transitioning from automotive to rail Key differences between automotive and rail manufacturingDeveloping ESG practices in a new industryCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3E1PSnk Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/ Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/  Find Bill Krueger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-bill-krueger-3916803/

    39 min

  6. 12/10/2024

    Episode 17: infrastructure today

    On MiddleGround’s seventeenth episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullet leads discussions with MiddleGround's very own Ryan McComb, Managing Director and Infrastructure Thesis leader, and David Walden, Director, from the Transaction Team. This episode covers: Trends driving growth in the sectorHow aging infrastructure creates pressure to innovateStrategies for overcoming hurdles such as labor shortages and rising costsEmphasizing our thesis-driven approach Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3ZMCKum Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/ Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/  Find Ryan McComb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mccomb-1b512663/ Find David Walden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwwalden/

    27 min

  7. 11/14/2024

    Episode 16: building a successful workforce

    On MiddleGround’s sixteenth episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullet leads discussions with MiddleGround portfolio CEOs Ron Lindsay of Lindsay Precast and Tom Brockley of Arrow Tru-Line. This episode covers: Creating an Engaged WorkforceStrong Management, Communication, and TrustAdapting to Labor Market ChallengesCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/4fDzQ0i Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/ Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/  Find Tom Brockley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombrockley/

    38 min

  8. 11/13/2024

    Episode 15: cutting energy use in manufacturing

    In episode 15 of Executive Sessions, we explore practical approaches to cutting energy usage in manufacturing with MiddleGround Capital’s Director of Operations, Jason Jacob, and Director of ESG, Madelyn Tutewiler. In this episode, they explore: 1. Strategies for improving energy efficiency with case studies from across the MiddleGround portfolio  2. Common barriers to implementation 3. Creating a culture of sustainability 4. How sustainability can impact the bottom line Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/4fpdkbP Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/ Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/  Find Jason Jacob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-jacob-210bb011/ Find Madelyn Tutewiler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelyn-street-tutewiler-460356115/

    36 min
See All (21)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Industrial manufacturing, operational excellence, middle market investing, specialty distribution, and other complex topics made simple with executive sessions. Join MiddleGround Capital, as we invite industry experts to share key insights from from the factory floor to the board room about topics ranging from ESG and automation, to industry 4.0. 

Information

  • Creator
    MiddleGround Capital
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 executive sessions
  • Show Website
    executive sessions

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada