How Einstein Would Get Pregnant blog series by Circle+Bloom looks at how we can proactively use our mind-brain-body connection to improve fertility.
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Joanne Verkuilen Podcasts
Deal Sourcery is the must-listen podcast for Private Equity professionals aiming to master the art of deal origination. Hosted by Dan Herr - who’s closed over $1B in transactions in the last decade while building and leading world-class deal sourcing teams - and Matt Rooney, a top recruiter in PE business development, we dive into cutting-edge trends, proven tactics, data-driven sourcing strategies and the technology shaping the future of M&A. Each episode features in-depth discussions with ...
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How to Crush Your First 90 Days in Business Development (Private Equity Edition)
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37:14If you’re getting started at a private equity firm in business development, this one's for you. Inspired by Dan’s viral LinkedIn post, you’ll get tried-and-true steps for crushing your first 90-days on the job: how to build your banker pipeline, optimize your time on the road and actually measure your success. Whether you’re the first sourcing hire…
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The Marketing Playbook For Private Equity in 2025 with Joanne Verkuilen
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55:25Is your Private Equity firm invisible? You might be missing 80% of the deals you should see. Today, discover why traditional PE outreach isn't enough and how strategic marketing is now essential for competitive deal flow as Joanne Verkuilen, Founder and Managing Partner at MiddleM Creative, reveals the playbook. Private equity faces intense competi…
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Winning Before the CIM: If You’re Waiting for the Book, You’ve Already Lost
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55:48How do top PE firms consistently win deals before they even hit the market? Today’s episode of Deal Sourcery pulls back the curtain with Justin Smith, Managing Director of Business Development at Agellus Capital. Justin reveals the playbook behind one of the most sophisticated intermediary-first sourcing functions in the middle market. Matt and Dan…
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The Ultimate Guide to Deal Sourcing Compensation – Part 2
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42:42Is your compensation in line with your peers in private equity business development? Are you unsure of what the market standard is for base, bonus, and carry? Today we break down the highly anticipated 2024 Business Development Compensation Survey, offering crucial insights into current compensation trends, bonus structures, and the factors that tr…
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Building the Goldman Sachs for Small Businesses with Ori Eldarov
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56:24Frustrated that your company hasn't gotten noticed by the buyers that should be approaching you? Every business owner is being told to sell, but what happens when you have limited options, no network and no time? Now, get ready for your business to be on the global stage. OffDeal's Founder and CEO, Ori Eldarov, unveils a revolutionary approach to s…
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The Future is (Almost) Here: AI in Private Equity Deal Sourcing
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51:49Is your inbox flooded with generic PE outreach? Learn how to cut through the noise and connect with the right investors, as Raj Singh, AI founder and investor of Go Moment, Revinate and PEF Community fame, reveals his insider secrets to navigating the PE landscape and building authentic relationships that drive deals. Raj shares his firsthand exper…
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Building a Culture-First Organization: Lessons from Campminder's 23-Year Journey with Dan Konigsberg
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1:01:41Discover the story of how Campminder's CEO, Dan Konigsberg, built a wildly successful, values-driven company culture, attracting both top talent and ideal investors. Learn how to move beyond generic outreach and create a magnetic force that draws the right partners to you. Dan shares his journey, revealing the crucial role of authentic core values …
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Human-to-Human Deal Sourcing: Winning in the Future of Private Equity with Lane Rankin
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58:19Lane Rankin, Founder of Illuminate Education, joins us to share his incredible journey from educator to EdTech entrepreneur. Along the way, he reveals the secrets to engaging founders, the importance of genuine human connection in private equity, and his vision for a more supportive future for the industry. If you’ve ever found yourself becoming fr…
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How to Generate Predictable, Repeatable and Scalable Deal Flow
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54:02In this episode of Deal Sourcery, Matt and Dan explore one of the biggest challenges faced by private equity firms: creating a predictable, repeatable, and scalable deal sourcing strategy. Together, they dive deep into the cyclical nature of deal flow and discuss actionable solutions for firms to establish more consistent deal pipelines. The conver…
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This 3x CEO's Secret Weapon For Winning Add-Ons with Bill Nunan
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56:35Bill Nunan, seasoned private equity expert with extensive experience working across multiple verticals and current CEO of Lexipol, joins the podcast today to share his deep knowledge of the private equity world. Along the way, he offers a clear explanation of what it means to be a private equity operator, the evolution of best practices, and how th…
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The Truth About Private Equity From a Founder's Perspective with Rod Jimenez
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1:00:24Rod Jimenez, CEO of Sceptre Hospitality Resources (SHR), joins the podcast today to share his experience and insights on driving technological innovation in the hospitality industry. He reviews some of SHR’s history as well as its recent strategic partnership with Access Group and Guestline, highlighting how their AI-powered solutions and automatio…
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The Truth About Private Equity BD Compensation
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1:09:25In today’s episode, Matt and Dan break down compensation structures in private equity, focusing on sourcing professionals and business development (BD) teams. They emphasize aligning base, bonus, and carry structures to drive scalable capital deployment and discuss how discretionary bonuses and performance-based incentives ensure long-term success.…
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Data Snacks: The Unlock To Engaging Private Equity Prospects with Kate Hopkins
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47:18Kate Hopkins, Founder and CEO of OneGuide, joins hosts Matt Rooney and Dan Herr here today to explore the pivotal role of portfolio operations in private equity. Kate shares valuable insights into how portfolio ops teams not only enhance value for portfolio companies but also generate new deal flow and sourcing opportunities. By leveraging network …
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Decoding the Edtech Founder: Keys to Winning PE Deals & Building Trust with Karl Rectanus
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1:00:30Welcome to the Deal Sourcery podcast, where hosts Dan Herr and Matt Rooney engage in a captivating discussion with Karl Rectanus, the former CEO and Founder of LearnPlatform. Founded in 2014, LearnPlatform is an edtech company dedicated to creating meaningful impact through data-driven decision-making. The company quickly gained traction, particula…
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Deal Sourcery is the must-listen podcast for Private Equity professionals aiming to master the art of deal origination. Hosted by Dan Herr - who’s closed over $1B in transactions in the last decade while building and leading world-class deal sourcing teams - and Matt Rooney, a top recruiter in PE business development, we dive into cutting-edge tren…
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Can you believe we are almost through the first quarter of 2020? Too often, by this time of year, despite our best intentions, many of the promises we made to ourselves at the beginning of the year are but a distant memory. When we get stressed and tired, it’s easy to fall back into negative […]By Joanne Verkuilen, Founder Circle+Bloom
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Can you believe that 2020 is just two weeks away? This time of year can be so much fun, with tons of laughter, celebration, and spending time with the people you love. But in the back of your mind, when you are trying to conceive, there’s a question looming… Is 2020 the year I will […]By Joanne Verkuilen, Founder Circle+Bloom
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Can you believe that the beginning of the holiday season is just a few weeks away? This time of year can be filled with so much fun, laughter, celebration, and forging deeper connections with the people you love. When you are trying to conceive, it can also be a time when you are faced with […]By Joanne Verkuilen, Founder Circle+Bloom
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Photo by Wendy Yalom It is so inspiring to read amazing fertility success stories from women in this community and beyond. As happy as you are for those women, it’s easy to think, “How did SHE do it? I did the same thing and it didn’t work. She must be luckier or more deserving than […]By Joanne Verkuilen, Founder Circle+Bloom
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One of the most frustrating places to be on the journey to conceive is getting to the point when you say, “I am doing everything I can to get (and stay) pregnant, but nothing is working!” This is when you can get sucked into beating yourself up, second guessing your choices, and replaying “failures” over […]…
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One of the hardest aspects of the fertility journey is feeling like we are surrounded by “failure.” Whether it’s reliving past disappointments, feeling like nothing we are doing is working, or being stuck in analysis paralysis, because we don’t want to risk making another “mistake” in the future— our approach to failure can play a […]…
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Does it feel like you are doing everything you can to get pregnant, but nothing is working? Do you worry that there’s something missing in your fertility strategy? Wish you had someone to talk to about this? Maybe even ask the scary, messy, or inconvenient questions you wouldn’t dare ask your friends, family, or partner? […]…
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Are there days when you just want to scream, because it feels like you are doing everything you can to get pregnant, but nothing seems to be working? Do you ever think to yourself, “Something has to change, I just don’t know what!” If you find yourself in that place, you aren’t alone, and I’ve […]By Joanne Verkuilen, Founder Circle+Bloom
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Are there days when it seems like your fertility journey is just one struggle after another? Do you ever wish you could reconnect with the fun, joy, confidence, and excited anticipation you once had about being a Mom? Well lovely lady, ask and you shall receive! Listen to our FREE podcast where we explored the […]…
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Are you ready for an exciting, fresh start on your fertility journey? Would you LOVE to live this time in your life with more peace, joy, and ease—instead of constantly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and negative, with no hope in sight? You might think this sounds too good to be true, but here’s what you’ve got […]…
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