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:<ul><li>Nate’s journey from CPA to CEO, highlighting his pivotal experiences in private equity and operating roles.</li><li>Lessons learned from running a business, enhancing empathy, and effectively partnering with leadership teams.</li><li>What separates exceptional CEOs: empathy, people-focus, and creating a supportive culture.</li><li>Common private equity mistakes: prioritizing short-term gains over long-term strategic growth and cultural investment.</li><li>The decision behind Enzo Group's unique approach to raising capital—democratizing access beyond institutional investors.</li></ul>Notable Mentions:<ul><li>Book Recommendations:<ul><li>Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara</li><li>Warren Buffett’s investor letters</li><li>Leadership insights by Simon Sinek, Daniel Pink, John Maxwell</li><li>Mastery by Robert Greene</li></ul></li><li>Brands Admired:<ul><li>Ladybird Taco, Original Chop Shop, Cava, McDonald’s, Chipotle, Golden Corral</li></ul></li></ul>Timestamps:<ul><li>00:00 – Introduction to Nate Edgley</li><li>02:30 – Nate’s early career and transition to private equity</li><li>06:10 – What Nate learned from operating roles</li><li>10:00 – Qualities of exceptional CEOs</li><li>13:15 – Mistakes private equity firms make and Nate's long-term investment philosophy</li><li>17:20 – Enzo Group’s unique capital-raising strategy</li><li>21:45 – Why choose the volatile hospitality industry?</li><li>27:30 – Critical success factors for restaurant businesses</li><li>32:00 – Brands admired by Nate and reasons behind their success</li><li>38:00 – Nate's insights on executive search firms</li><li>42:00 – Influences, recommended readings, and learning resources</li><li>45:20 – How to connect with Nate Edgley</li></ul>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 <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrawlings/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrawlings/</a> 🌐 Visit Raw Selection <a href='https://www.raw-selection.com'>www.raw-selection.com</a>

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