The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Investing in the hospitality industry with Nate Edgerly


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In this insightful episode, Nate Edgerly, CEO of Enzo Group Inc., discusses his journey from CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers to a seasoned private equity investor and executive leader in the hospitality industry. Nate shares valuable insights on leadership, long-term investing, and what makes hospitality businesses thrive or fail.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nate’s journey from CPA to CEO, highlighting his pivotal experiences in private equity and operating roles.
  • Lessons learned from running a business, enhancing empathy, and effectively partnering with leadership teams.
  • What separates exceptional CEOs: empathy, people-focus, and creating a supportive culture.
  • Common private equity mistakes: prioritizing short-term gains over long-term strategic growth and cultural investment.
  • The decision behind Enzo Group's unique approach to raising capital—democratizing access beyond institutional investors.

Notable Mentions:

  • Book Recommendations:
    • Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
    • Warren Buffett’s investor letters
    • Leadership insights by Simon Sinek, Daniel Pink, John Maxwell
    • Mastery by Robert Greene
  • Brands Admired:
    • Ladybird Taco, Original Chop Shop, Cava, McDonald’s, Chipotle, Golden Corral

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Introduction to Nate Edgley
  • 02:30 – Nate’s early career and transition to private equity
  • 06:10 – What Nate learned from operating roles
  • 10:00 – Qualities of exceptional CEOs
  • 13:15 – Mistakes private equity firms make and Nate's long-term investment philosophy
  • 17:20 – Enzo Group’s unique capital-raising strategy
  • 21:45 – Why choose the volatile hospitality industry?
  • 27:30 – Critical success factors for restaurant businesses
  • 32:00 – Brands admired by Nate and reasons behind their success
  • 38:00 – Nate's insights on executive search firms
  • 42:00 – Influences, recommended readings, and learning resources
  • 45:20 – How to connect with Nate Edgley

Raw Selection partners with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies to secure exceptional executive talent. We focus on de-risking executive recruitment through meticulous search and selection processes, ensuring top-tier performance and long-term success.

🔗 Connect with Alex Rawlings on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrawlings/
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