Selling to private equity is not the end of the journey. It is the beginning of a new phase of growth.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox, CEO of 40 Strategy and 40 Accounting sits down with Neel Bhargava, founding partner at NB Group, to unpack how private equity partnerships really work for founder- and family-owned businesses.

Neel shares how his firm approaches growth-focused investing, why rolling equity is critical, and how conservative use of debt protects long-term value. The conversation also explores what typically changes in the first 18 months after an investment, including finance, leadership structure, and strategic planning.

This episode offers clear insight for founders thinking about private equity and operators preparing for their next stage of scale.

Listen now and learn how to build a business that is ready for growth, partnership, and long-term success.

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In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox sits down with real estate investor and educator Jay Conner to break down private money and why it has been the foundation of his business since 2009.

Jay explains how private money works, who private lenders really are, and why having capital ready changes everything about deal execution. He shares a real world case study where preparation and access to funding made a fast, profitable exit possible when traditional financing would have failed.

Listeners will learn why mindset matters as much as mechanics, how conservative strategy protects both sides, and why serious operators stop chasing money and start attracting it.

If you want more control, less friction, and a cleaner path to growth, this episode delivers a practical framework worth studying.

Listen now and learn how strategy shapes results.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox sits down with John Whitt, founder of Business Whitt and author of Checkmate, to explore how strategic thinking, leadership, and generosity intersect.

John explains how lessons from competitive chess apply directly to business. Small advantages, disciplined execution, and resource placement matter more than chasing quick wins. The conversation covers clarity in goal setting, identifying constraints, testing ideas before scaling, and leading with generosity as a competitive edge.

Listeners will gain practical insight into building strategy that holds up under pressure and leadership habits that create lasting results.

Listen now and learn how to think ahead, execute with intention, and lead in a way that drives sustainable success.