Jared Stein, Co-founder and Partner at Monogram Capital Partners, shares his expert approach to scaling consumer businesses, fostering customer loyalty, and driving sustainable growth. From partnering with family-owned companies to identifying sectors with lasting demand, Jared provides actionable insights for excelling in fragmented markets and navigating today's rapid disruption cycles. A must-listen for private equity professionals and business builders looking to sharpen their playbook.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:33 - Jared's family business origins and lessons learned from hard jobs
• 06:04 - Why "growth mindset" and passion are critical for business builders
• 13:23 - Scaling consumer brands: leadership, customer focus, and profitability
• 19:46 - Identifying winning brands: consumer loyalty and market potential
• 24:37 - Partnering with family businesses: trust, talent, and transformation
• 27:27 - Inside the Western Smokehouse case study: 5x EBITDA growth
• 30:51 - Building anti-fragility: Preparing businesses for rapid disruptions

For more on Jared Stein's firm, visit: www.monogramcapital.com Connect with Jared Stein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-stein-5a347820 Explore more episodes: www.bluwave.net/podcasts