Second Bite Podcast

Todd Taskey
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This is the Second Bite Podcast where we talk with top entrepreneurs and CEOs about creating valuable companies through creative transactions.

  1. 18 juin

    PE Insight Series: AI Strategy

    In the fourth installment of the PE Insight Series, Todd Taskey hosts eight private equity executives about evaluating AI's impact on service businesses. In this episode… AI is changing how investors evaluate service businesses, from margin potential to long-term defensibility. When a company's work can be accelerated, enhanced, or replaced by AI, what separates a strategic advantage from a serious risk? Lee Minkoff, Larry Shagrin, Thomas Cooperrider, Stuart Coleman, Jamie Kennedy, Brian Schmidt, Bill Sommerschield, and Chad Scripps discuss how private equity firms evaluate AI's impact on new investments. With host Todd Taskey, they share how they assess proprietary data, workflow integration, customer relationships, margin expansion, and the risks facing companies that rely too heavily on repeatable processes.

    25 min

  2. 11 juin

    PE Insight Series: Founder Signals

    In the third episode of the PE Insight Series, Todd Taskey interviews eight private equity executives about the behavioral signs that reveal a founder's commitment to post-close growth beyond financial rollover. In this episode… Rollover equity may align incentives, but it doesn't always reveal whether a founder is truly ready for the next chapter. What signals do private equity investors look for when deciding if a founder is genuinely committed to building long-term value? Chad Scripps, Lee Minkoff, Larry Shagrin, Thomas Cooperrider, Stuart Coleman, Jamie Kennedy, Brian Schmidt, and Bill Sommerschield discuss founder commitment beyond financial rollover. With host Todd Taskey, they explain how founders signal real alignment, the importance of team exposure and succession planning, and how curiosity, candor, and growth planning shape investor confidence.

    24 min

  3. 4 juin

    PE Insight Series: Investment Criteria

    In the second episode of the PE Insight Series, Todd Taskey hosts eight private equity executives to discuss the non-negotiable attributes they look for in scalable platform investments. In this episode… Scaling a company after a platform investment takes more than capital and ambition. What do private equity investors consider non-negotiable before backing a business for rapid growth and exit? Bill Sommerschield, Chad Scripps, Lee Minkoff, Larry Shangrin, Thomas Cooperrider, Stuart Colman, Jamie Kennedy, and Brian Schmidt discuss what makes a platform investment scalable. With host Todd Taskey, they talk about the importance of founder alignment, how strong teams and systems support growth, and the market traits that help drive successful exits.

    17 min

  4. 28 mai

    PE Insight Series: Value Creation

    In the first installment of the PE Insight Series, Todd Taskey hosts eight private equity executives to discuss how firms can create value and drive multiple expansion during the hold period. In this episode… Private equity value creation is rarely about one sweeping change. More often, it comes from a disciplined set of upgrades that make a company more scalable, predictable, differentiated, and attractive to the next buyer. Which changes matter most? Brian Schmidt, Bill Sommerschield, Chad Scripps, Lee Minkoff, Larry Shagrin, Thomas Cooperrider, Stuart Coleman, and Jamie Kennedy discuss multiple expansion. With host Todd Taskey, they share how professionalization, go-to-market improvements, enhanced data, recurring revenue, and strategic M&A drive value.

    22 min

  5. 21 mai

    $10M Revenue Tripled in 3 Years

    John Sharkey is the CEO of Spinnaker SCA, a leading supply chain services firm providing end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and execution consulting services. He is also the Global Supply Chain Practice Leader at Publicis Sapient, where he leads supply chain strategy, client success, team development, and financial performance. With over two decades of experience in large-scale supply chain transformation, John is a trusted advisor to organizations across retail, manufacturing, distribution, and high-tech industries. In this episode… Merging two companies is rarely as simple as matching complementary services on paper. What does it take to turn a complicated first transaction into a successful second bite? John Sharkey, CEO of Spinnaker SCA, shares how the company merged with SCApath, partnered with Black Lake Capital, and scaled through organic growth and acquisition. With host Todd Taskey, John explains how they chose the right PE partner, integrated teams and go-to-market strategy, and adapted leadership inside a larger global company.

    27 min

  6. 23 avr.

    They Bought Their Agency Client… Then Scaled It Into an Industry Standard

    Chad Dudley, cj Advertising Chad Dudley is the CEO of cj Advertising, a full-service marketing agency for personal injury law firms. He is also the Founding Partner of Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers, a prominent personal injury law firm. With decades of experience in legal marketing, Chad has consulted with over 200 law firms across the US.  In this episode… What does it take to grow a professional services business beyond its core offering? When the time comes, how do you know it's the right moment to sell? Chad Dudley, CEO of cj Advertising and Founding Partner of Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers, discusses scaling a law firm and marketing agency simultaneously. With host Todd Taskey, Chad shares how consulting led to acquiring cj Advertising, why a holistic growth approach transformed client results, and how trust and team alignment shaped a successful exit.

    30 min

  7. 2 avr.

    Take the Cash (NO Second Bite) and Start Fresh

    Jordan Choo is the former Managing Partner at Kogneta, a digital marketing agency that helps local and franchise businesses scale through data-driven strategies. As an experienced digital marketing leader, he has over a decade of experience in advertising, analytics, and growth strategy. Jordan also hosts Agency Automators, a podcast about SEO automation. In this episode… Building and selling a business isn't always about maximizing the final number — it's often about timing, energy, and personal priorities. What happens when the cost of continuing outweighs the potential upside? Jordan Choo, former Managing Partner at Kogneta, shares his experience selling a sub-$1M agency. With host Todd Taskey, Jordan explains how industry shifts like AI influenced his decision, what he learned from stepping away for nearly a year, and the importance of understanding your "why" before exiting a business.

    24 min

  8. 12 mars

    Agency Collective to "Saturday Morning Call Agency" - The Agital Story

    Eric Ashworth is the CEO of Agital, an integrated marketing services company. As a seasoned marketing executive with over 25 years of leadership experience, he has built and led multiple high-performing marketing organizations and agencies. Before joining Agital, Eric was the President of SGK and led agency and marketing solutions initiatives at Quad.  In this episode… Marketing is evolving as technology reshapes how brands reach and engage customers. What does it take to build a modern marketing organization that can keep up with constant disruption? Eric Ashworth, CEO of Agital, explains how agencies are evolving to serve SMB and mid-market brands in a rapidly changing digital landscape. With host Todd Taskey, Eric shares his journey from brand marketing to building global agency networks, what founders should consider when selling their agencies, and how AI and integrated marketing will reshape the future of the industry.

    37 min
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This is the Second Bite Podcast where we talk with top entrepreneurs and CEOs about creating valuable companies through creative transactions.

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  • Création
    Todd Taskey
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    144
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © Second Bite Podcast Copyright (2021)
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