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Export Stories PodcastDoug Farren Discusses the Ohio State’s National Center for Middle MarketsIn our last episode with Ohio State’s CIBER’s Dr. Michael Knemeyer and Dominic DiCamillo, they proudly referred to Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business’ National Center for the Middle Market. Such an important resource center; so, I am delighted to have as today’s guest the Managing Director, Doug Farren. We had a great discussion about the varied work that they do. I know you will find it interesting. I hope you enjoy this episode. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can pos...
2025-06-2049 min
The Market That Moves AmericaNavigating Uncertainty: Strategies and Trends Across the Middle MarketIn this episode, Doug Farren sits down with John Manning, Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking Market Coverage at Wells Fargo. With over three decades of experience in commercial banking, John offers deep insights into the shifting macroeconomic landscape and what it means for middle market businesses. Together, they discuss the critical role of strong banking partnerships, strategies for managing market volatility and evolving trade policies, and the importance of a patient, strategic approach in uncertain times. Tune in for expert perspectives and actionable advice to help your business confidently navigate growth, risk, and innovation....
2025-04-2127 min
On AonHow is the Middle Market Growing Amidst Challenges?Despite risks becoming more interconnected and complex, some middle market companies are providing a model for others to follow. This On Aon podcast episode examines what successful middle market companies are doing in talent, risk management, and technology. Experts in this episode: Don Ortegel, Executive Vice President, Aon North AmericaDouglas Farren, Managing Director of the Ohio State University’s National Center for the Middle Market Key Moments: [3:18] Strong performance in the middle market[5:21] Interconnection between talent, risk, and technology[7:07] Supply chain di...
2025-02-1810 min
In Good CompaniesLaunching into the Future: Middle Market Trends for 2025, with Doug FarrenIt’s been four years since we started In Good Companies and, as we look ahead, we feel that our vision for this show is complete. Together we navigated the forces shaping your business over the past six seasons, bringing in experts on culture, M&A, corporate security and so much more. We conclude this series with a special final episode. We’re keeping our promises and launching you into 2025 with a conversation you don’t want to miss. Our final guest, Doug Farren, is a pioneer in business research and the co-founder of the National Center for the...
2025-02-1140 min
The Market That Moves America2024 End-Year Middle Market IndicatorJoin us to hear from NCMM Managing Director, Doug Farren, as he discusses key insights from the 2024 End-Year Middle Market Indicator.Listen to the full webinar presentation, see the slideshow, and explore more from the most recent MMI here: https://www.middlemarketcenter.org/performance-data-on-the-middle-market.
2025-02-1116 min
The Market That Moves AmericaLooking Ahead: Middle Market Trends and Projections for 2025In this solo episode, Doug Farren from the National Center for the Middle Market takes a forward-looking approach to 2025. He discusses key trends impacting middle market companies, including improving macroeconomic conditions, rising business confidence, advancements in technology like AI, and talent management strategies. Doug also provides insights from NCMM's latest Middle Market Indicator survey, offering projections for revenue growth, employment expansion, and innovation. Tune in for a comprehensive sneak peek at the challenges and opportunities shaping the middle market's vital role in the U.S. economy.
2025-01-1321 min
Listening With Leaders268 - Building a Team: The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Startup Culture with Perimeter's Bailey FarrenYour host, Doug Noll, talks with Bailey Farren, CEO and founder of Perimeter, shares her journey of creating a mapping platform to aid first responders during emergencies. Inspired by her chaotic experience during the 2017 Tubbs Fire in California, Bailey discusses the challenges of starting a tech company without a technical background, the importance of listening to customer needs, and securing funding. She emphasizes personal growth, mental health, and the value of a diverse team. Bailey's story highlights resilience and the drive to turn personal adversity into a tool that enhances public safety and communication.To...
2024-10-1529 min
The Market That Moves AmericaCultivating Talent and Culture in the Middle MarketIn this episode, we're joined by Lauren Serota, Chief People and Culture Officer at Brand Velocity Group, as she and Doug delve into the evergreen topic of talent and culture.Lauren shares her unexpected journey into HR and leadership development, providing valuable lessons from her time at Patagonia, where she helped foster a culture that balanced purpose with profit. She and Doug explore key elements of building a world-class company culture, the critical role of leadership, and what companies often get wrong when managing culture. Whether you’re leading a small business or a middle market firm, th...
2024-09-2427 min
Net 30Unpacking Inflation, Recession, Talent & Tech with Doug FarrenHow is the middle market holding up through inflation and fears of a recession? Actually, pretty well.
Doug Farren of the National Center for the Middle Market joins the show to discuss the center's latest Middle Market Indicator report, which surveys 1,000 C-suite executives from middle market companies on everything from revenue to employment to economic confidence.
This discussion shines a light on a vital portion of the U.S. economy as the middle market represents nearly 20,000 U.S. businesses, one-third of private sector GDP and around 48 million members of the country’s workforce.
Host: Trav...
2024-09-0843 minThe Market That Moves America2024 Mid-Year Middle Market IndicatorJoin us for an insightful conversation with NCMM Managing Director, Doug Farren, as he discusses some of the key insights from the 2024 Mid-Year Middle Market Indicator.Explore more from the most recent MMI here: https://www.middlemarketcenter.org/performance-data-on-the-middle-market
2024-08-2641 minThe Market That Moves AmericaExploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Black-Owned Middle Market BusinessesJoin us for an insightful conversation with Moses Harris, senior vice president and the Black/African American Segment leader for Wells Fargo Commercial Banking, as he delves into the importance of telling the story of black-owned middle market businesses. Learn why it is crucial to tell these stories, the unique advocacy points for these companies, and the historical context that has shaped their current landscape. This episode highlights the importance of bringing minority-owned businesses into the spotlight and offers insights from the recent groundbreaking report by the NCMM and Wells Fargo.Moses Harris is a senior vice...
2024-08-1331 min
The Market That Moves AmericaEmpowering Ohio's Middle Market with the CEO ForumIn this episode, we welcome Robert Shenton, Executive Director of the CEO Forum at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Robert shares his vision for fostering leadership and growth in Ohio's middle market. Discover how peer-to-peer networks, unique insights from the NCMM, and strategic business experiences are fostering growth, innovation, and advocacy within Ohio's vibrant middle market sector. Learn more about our partnership with the CEO Forum at https://www.middlemarketcenter.org/partnership-with-the-ohio-chamber-of-commerce-ceo-forum.The CEO Forum provides Ohio business leaders with a network of peers to share and seek advice on challenges they’re facing, while also giving the...
2024-07-1519 minThe Market That Moves AmericaDriving Innovation in Payments: Insights from Veritex and VisaJoin us as we dive into the world of fintech solutions and digital payments for middle market companies. In this episode, we sit down with Jay Darnell, Senior Vice President of Fintech Partnerships at Veritex Community Bank, and Leigh Radtke, Vice President of North America Product at Visa Commercial Solutions, to explore the latest trends and innovations in the payment space. Jay and Leigh discuss the importance of digitization and how middle market companies can leverage fintech solutions to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.VISA Commercial Solutions, a division of VISA, helps connect businesses to a secure...
2024-06-1736 min
The Market That Moves AmericaYear-End 2023 MMI InsightsWelcome to our special Year-End Middle Market Indicator episode, where we dive deep into the end-of-year 2023 insights of the U.S. middle market, brought to you by NCMM Managing Director, Doug Farren.Throughout 2023, U.S. middle market companies shattered records, boasting double-digit year-over-year growth in both revenues and employment. The year concluded with unprecedented achievements, including an all-time-high rate of year-over-year revenue growth at 12.4.To watch the full MMI webinar or download the report, visit www.middlemarketcenter.org.
2024-02-2720 min
Beyond the ChutesBTC is on the Road Again: IFR 54 Round 1 (Thursday Jan 11) Wrap Up.Sam and Doug recap Round 1 and Round 1 Saddle Bronc Winner Joe Farren. the 22 time World Champion, Justin Thigpen, and winner of the Round 1 Tie Down Calf Roping also stops by. We meet Pro-Rodeo Announcer Clay Drake and learn a bit of his background. AND we have the pleasure of a very fun conversation with New York Trick Rider, Riley Minteer.We hope that you enjoy.Resources:International Professional Rodeo Associationhttps://www.facebook.com/iprarodeohttps://www.ipra-rodeo.com/International Finals Rodeohttps://www.facebook...
2024-01-121h 27
The Market That Moves AmericaPerspectives From NCMM's First MemberJoin us as we learn from a middle-market business owner and hear the story of building a mid-size organization from his basement in 1991 to today as the largest supplier of outsourced claims. CIS Group is a proud member of NCMM. Michael Stanley, the founder of CIS Group, talks with Doug Farren on his perspective of owning a mid-size company on this episode of The Market That Moves America. CIS Group empowers insurance carriers and finance companies with superior field operations and data collection. With a track record of conducting over 55 million property inspections and claims across the...
2023-09-2630 min
No Way OutUnderstanding the Intricacies of Middle Market Businesses with Doug Farren | Ep 43Send us a textHarness the untapped potential of middle market companies with insights from Doug Farren! This episode uncovers the labyrinth of the middle market, defined by annual revenues of $10 million to $1 billion, and its three unique segments. Unearth how these companies, spread across every US city and industry, function in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment, and their agile response to the pandemic.Engage in a riveting discussion on the distinct challenges and opportunities middle market companies confront. Discover how their size permits direct team member interaction, paving the way...
2023-09-1148 minThe Market That Moves AmericaMiddle Market Indicator Readout: Trends and Emerging IssuesDoug Farren, Managing Director of the National Center for the Middle Market provides an in-depth analysis of our most recent research findings on the US Middle Market. Revenue, employment, economic confidence, expansion, capital investment, Gen AI use, and more are all discussed in this episode of The Market That Moves America.The Middle Market Indicator surveys 1,000 CEOs, CFOs, and other C-suite executives of America’s middle market companies on key indicators of past and future performance in revenue, employment, and allocation of cash. The survey also reports middle market company confidence in the global, U.S., and lo...
2023-08-2942 min
The Market That Moves AmericaGoogle Cloud talks Middle MarketOn this episode of The Market That Moves America, Doug Farren talks with Darren Mowry and Laney Marx of Google Cloud about how middle market businesses can leverage cloud usage to drive growth. Darren and Laney share their expertise on ways that middle market businesses can be strategic as they look to integrate. Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business. Google Cloud delivers enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology - all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted p...
2023-06-2033 min
Everything Thought LeadershipEverything Thought Leadership – Doug Farren: Rise of an Influential Think-Tank on Midsized CompaniesDoug Farren is the quintessential thought leader on the middle market, having founded the National Center for the Middle Market: a research institute helmed by Visa, Chubb, and the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University. Following a lengthy stint as senior supply chain manager of Limited Brands, Farren helped found the Center in 2011 to provide data analysis and insights concerning middle market companies. Ohio State has defined middle market businesses as those making between $10 million and $1 billion annually. In his role as managing director, Farren controls budgeting, supervises staff and personnel responsibilities, and corresponds with the Center’s co...
2023-04-2126 min
The Merch BoothAnother Perfect Episode feat. Chris FarrenThis week, Thomas and Ryan drove to Indianapolis to see Suzie True, Chris Farren, and learn about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Oh, we also went to a tamale-less tamale restaurant (thanks Doug) +++ We interview Chris Farren after another one of his perfect sets. It's a good one - come hang out with us!
2022-10-311h 21
Mid-Market GrowthThe Mighty Middle MarketIn this episode, we discuss who the mid-market is, what their challenges are, and dig into other insights with Doug Farren of The National Center for The Middle Market.
2022-06-1048 min
Strategic Growth CouncilThe Role of The National Center for the Middle MarketThe National Center for the Middle Market is the country's main research organization committed to gaining a better knowledge of the "mighty middle" and offering resources to assist it flourish. In this episode, We are joined by Doug Farren, managing director, National Center for the Middle Market and discuss the benefits of the existence of the said Center and insights on the Middle Market.Key Takeaways-Life Background of Doug Farren-What is a Middle Market and its categories-How the National Center helps Middle Market players-Topic Takeaways That Management should be aware...
2022-03-2539 min
Industry 4.0 UpgradesAngelo Leogrande- I Limiti Endogeni alla Trasformazione DigitaleAnalisi dell'articolo intitolato "The 5 Fronts of Digital Transformation in the Middle Market" by Doug Farren and Anil K. Makhija, October 19, 2021, pubblicato nell'Harvard Business Review. Link: https://hbr.org/2021/10/the-5-fronts-of-digital-transformation-in-the-middle-marketDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/industry-4-0-upgrades--4212680/support.
2021-10-2125 minThe Market That Moves AmericaDigitizing the Touchpoint ExperienceMiddle market companies continue to express concern about customer engagement and relationships as well as their own talent management capabilities and culture. What should middle market leaders be doing to adjust these issues and how has technology and digitizing the customer-employee experience enhanced the success of a real estate company located in the outer banks? Listen as NCMM's managing director Doug Farren talks with Clark Twiddy of Twiddy & Company Vacation Rentals and Real Estate Sales.
2021-08-2029 minThe Market That Moves AmericaUtilizing Brand to Increase Customer EngagementAs we start to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, middle market companies continue to express concern about customer engagement and relationships, as well as their own talent management capabilities and culture. How do middle market companies create and position their own brand effectively to both attract and retain customers as well as employees? Come find out in our discussion with Julie Hamilton of +Intention.
2021-06-2224 minThe Market That Moves AmericaMaximizing Value in New BusinessesBuying or Selling a Business might seem like an easily repeatable process for those with lots of resources and capabilities, but how do companies plan to operationalize and execute these deals in order to maximize value? Listen to our discussion with Dietrich Partners' founder and executive chair, Celia Dietrich, to learn more!
2021-05-1224 minThe Market That Moves AmericaA Case Study in Culture and GrowthHow does a successful middle market CEO think about culture and the use of digital technologies to drive growth? The National Center for the Middle Market sat down with PDC Machines CEO, Kareem Afzal, to find out.
2021-03-2425 minThe Market That Moves AmericaAcquisitions in the Middle MarketHow do companies in the lower middle market with $10 - $50 million in annual revenue need to respond when buying or selling a business? Elliott Holland, Managing Director at Guardian Due Diligence, sits down with the National Center for the Middle Market to share his expertise on both sides of deals in the middle market.
2021-03-0120 minThe Market That Moves AmericaEconomic Expectations in 2021Reflecting on 2020 and looking at the year ahead - is the worst behind us? Hear what leading economist Dan North of Euler Hermes has to say on this episode of The Market That Moves America.
2021-02-0228 minThe Market That Moves AmericaThe Pandemic PlaybookLeaning on her deep understanding of companies in transition, Jennifer Fondrevay joins Doug Farren and the National Center for the Middle Market to share what business leaders have done to lead their organizations through the the uncertainty of 2020 and how these lessons can help others grow.
2020-12-0328 min
Level Up PodcastUnderstanding the Middle Market and More Insights with Tom Stewart and Doug Farren of the National Center for the Middle MarketTom Stewart and Doug Farren are Directors at the National Center for the Middle Market, the leading source for knowledge, leadership, and research on mid-sized companies. Together, they have interviewed thousands of successful entrepreneurs, investors, and executives from middle market enterprises across North America. Tom Stewart is the Executive Director of the Center, as well as an influential thought leader for global management issues, an internationally recognized editor and publisher, and a best-selling author. Doug Farren brings his years of expertise in supply chain management to his position as the Managing Director of the Center, where he...
2020-11-2342 minThe Market That Moves AmericaWhat Now? How Middle Market CXOs Are Ending 2020Now more than six months into the pandemic, NCMM welcomes AchieveNext CEO, Nick Araco, to share what he's seeing from CEOs and CHROs and how they're planning to lead their companies forward into 3Q 2020 and beyond, plus what those with a strong "immune system" in managing through the pandemic have in common.
2020-10-0125 minThe Market That Moves AmericaSeizing New OpportunitiesPivoting throughout the life of a company can mean the difference between growth and shuttering your doors. Hear how one company has been able to focus on its core strengths while adjusting to changes in market demands.
2020-09-1726 minThe Market That Moves AmericaPeople and the Pandemic: Keeping your Culture Strong and your People EngagedLarry Inks, Clinical Associate Professor in Management and Human Resources at The Ohio State University joins Thomas A. Stewart to discuss how the future of the workplace changes and stays the same as the pandemic continues and companies weigh the return to the physical office space.
2020-08-1323 minThe Market That Moves AmericaCOVID-19 and Middle Market PlanningThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light not only challenges but opportunities for middle market business owners. Hear from our guest guest John H. Brown, founder of Business Enterprise Institute, Inc. to find out what you can do right now to grow and protect your business.
2020-06-1123 minThe Market That Moves AmericaNew Data for an Old IndustryThe National Center for the Middle Market's Thomas A. Stewart welcomes ApartmentData.com's Rudy Mui and John Severance to share how they've used the power of data and digital transformation have changed their industry and bring in new efficiencies and opportunities.
2020-05-2124 minThe Market That Moves AmericaDon't Quarantine Your Cybersecurity EffortsAs much of the country moves to a work-from-home setting, middle market companies mustn't overlook the risks of malevolent opportunists targeting the new home office. We welcome Ohio State Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Emre Koksal who shares how you can protect your company from incoming threats.
2020-04-2324 minThe Market That Moves AmericaCut Your Tail SpendAs the COVID-19 pandemic crisis sweeps the nation, companies are looking for ways to cut costs and free up cash flow during uncertainty. Tom Stewart of the National Center for the Middle Market welcomes Expense Reduction Analysts Principal Consultant Paul Zaleski to talk about the oft forgotten 20% of spending or "tail spend."
2020-04-0822 minThe Market That Moves AmericaWorking through Working from HomeIt's a new normal for companies across the world. Now that COVID-19 has pushed so many employees home, how can middle market companies make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible while managing everything else going on? We welcome Jessica Lipnack to the podcast to share decades of expertise studying virtual teams and collaboration you can put to use immediately to help your team thrive.
2020-03-1724 minThe Market That Moves AmericaThe Power of PartnershipWhen firms have big-company problems without the big-time budgets, where do they go to get support? The National Center for the Middle Market's Thomas A. Stewart and Doug Farren welcome Jack Lavin, President and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to hear how his organization works to help mid-sized companies in the region.
2020-03-1225 minThe Market That Moves AmericaGet the Data on Sports Data Analytics Jeff Eldersveld from the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team joins NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren to talk about an often forgotten player in the middle market: professional sports teams. And just like many other middle market companies, they're working to bring data analytics into the business to create the ultimate game-day experience.
2020-02-1322 minThe Market That Moves AmericaLooking Forward in 2020In what's become an annual tradition at NCMM, Dan North, Euler Hermes' chief economist for North America, joins Thomas A. Stewart and Doug Farren to talk about what middle market executives can expect in the year to come.
2020-01-3024 minThe Market That Moves AmericaBusiness Transitions: Business as UsualNCMM Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart welcomes George Calfo and Russell Sanders to talk about our latest research and how middle market executives can prepare for coming business transitions.
2020-01-1629 min
Fisher LinkEpisode 3.6 - Doug FarrenThis week Grant and Lily sat down with Doug Farren, the Managing Director for the National Center for the Middle Market, as well as Instructor of the Middle Market and Retail Industry Immersion programs to discuss the resources offered to middle-market companies by Ohio State, as well as Doug’s insights from marketing projects he’s worked on and his advice about entrepreneurship.
2019-12-1038 minThe Market That Moves AmericaChange your Technology, Change your MarketNextrade Group Founder and CEO Kati Suominen joins Tom Stewart to talk about the impact technology is having on global trade and what middle market companies can do to take advantage of the increasingly available advances coming their way.
2019-12-0528 minThe Market That Moves AmericaIt Might Be Time to Question Your Gut FeelingDr. Gleb Tsipursky joins the Market that Moves America to bring up the strategic errors that cost organizations and careers. Whether it's going with your gut or relying on hard data, leaders have to make the right decisions when it counts. Hear about best practices to avoid bad decisions.
2019-11-1426 minThe Market That Moves AmericaWhere Do You Get Your Money?Professor Isil Erel of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business joins NCMM Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart to talk about her research on non-bank lending and what it might mean for middle market companies.
2019-10-1724 minThe Market That Moves AmericaWhat Are you Doing with Data?Data analytics is a hot issue for businesses today. Ohio State data expert Ralph Greco joins NCMM executive director Thomas A. Stewart to discuss how middle market companies can join in and keep up with the growing importance of data analytics.
2019-09-2628 minThe Market That Moves AmericaWorking the WorkforceWe welcome David DeLong, Ph.D. to share tips on how middle market companies can address the workforce shortage and knowledge loss that comes with it.
2019-08-0127 minThe Market That Moves AmericaThe Case for Student TalentEver wonder how to find out-of-the-box ideas using the best new research and innovating minds? Professor Deborah Mitchell of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business joins NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren to talk about this year's Fisher Invitational where MBA students from around the country helped one middle market company find solutions for their current business concerns.
2019-07-1812 minThe Market That Moves AmericaTaking It To ScaleGrowth Institute co-founder and CEO Daniel Marcos joins Thomas A. Stewart to share his insights on scaling companies and how that differs from simply "growing." Learn how you can achieve scaling successes in this episode of The Market that Moves America.
2019-07-0423 minThe Market That Moves AmericaAll in the Family BusinessImagine having your family involved in all your big decisions. That's the reality of middle market companies that are family owned and operated. We're talking to family business advisor John Messervey, an expert on keeping things civil--and making the right choices for the good of the business.
2019-04-2523 minThe Market That Moves AmericaWhat's the Role of a Leader?Rhythm Systems Business Growth Consultant and Culture Expert Cathy McCullough joins Thomas A. Stewart to talk about the need for leaders to balance culture with strategy, and giving employees the freedom to make decisions and grow. Listen in for four key areas leaders need to focus on for growth and success.
2019-04-1125 minThe Market That Moves AmericaFollow the MoneyHear from one of the people with an ear to middle market CFOs around the country. Nick Araco of the CFO Alliance joins Tom Stewart to talk about the interesting year ahead and how to empower your company's leaders to make decisions that align across disciplines.
2019-03-2824 minThe Market That Moves AmericaPreparing for the year aheadThe U.S. economy has grown for more than 116 straight months. But can it continue on that trajectory for much longer? Hear what Euler Hermes economist Dan North has to say on this episode of The Market That Moves America.
2019-03-1325 minThe Market That Moves AmericaFilling the Gaps with Low UnemploymentAs unemployment drops, middle market employers are fighting to fill job openings with right set of skills. NCMM's Tom Stewart talks with the Toledo Chamber of Commerce to learn how companies in Northwest Ohio are tackling the labor shortage.
2019-02-2825 minThe Market That Moves AmericaFear Not: How to Manage Big ChangesWhile disruption may be the new norm in business, it doesn't have to be associated with the fear that often comes with it. Our guest Jennifer Fondrevay talks to Tom Stewart about how to ease your company--and your talent--through big changes.
2019-02-1225 minThe Market That Moves AmericaMiddle Market RetailManaging Director Doug Farren sits down with CBUS Retail's Anne Marie Thomas to find out how mid-sized retailers fare in today's economy and talk about the recent report they partnered on for NCMM.
2019-01-3120 minThe Market That Moves AmericaStrategic Planning in Practice: InceptThe National Center for the Middle Market Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart welcomes Incept CEO Sam Falletta who shares the structure of what's driven Incept's strategy and driven growth.
2019-01-1728 minThe Market That Moves AmericaThe Strategy of StrategyThe National Center for the Middle Market Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart sits down with The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business Professor Leiblein to talk about the findings of the recently released Strategic Planning report from NCMM.
2019-01-0326 minThe Market That Moves AmericaWhat It Takes To Be No. 1What's it take to disrupt the commoditized world of shipping and logistics? Brad Hollister talks with NCMM's Thomas A. Stewart to get to the bottom of how SwanLeap has become the fastest growing company in America.
2018-10-3022 minThe Market That Moves AmericaThriving and Flourishing in the Middle MarketSenior Ohio State lecturer John Schaffner joins National Center for the Middle Market Managing Director Doug Farren to share his thoughts on what really makes a good team and consider how growth is defined.
2018-10-1833 minThe Market That Moves AmericaExpertise and SpecializationThomas A. Stewart and Catapult Growth Partners' CEO Doug Johnson talk professional services, what it takes to build a brand and what's important when attracting and retaining customers. Tip: Start with knowing what you're good at.
2018-09-1322 minThe Market That Moves AmericaTechnology and GrowthSteve Perkins, GrantThornton National Managing Director of Technology, talks with the National Center for the Middle Market about what middle market companies can learn to grow with technology and what to avoid if they want to thrive in the ever-changing sector.
2018-08-2328 minThe Market That Moves AmericaEfficiency Through CultureSignature Consultants has been growing at three times the industry rate and has doubled in size since 2010. Learn their secrets to growth and what drives their culture as EVP Geoff Gray and CCO Mark Nussbaum talk with National Center for the Middle Market Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart.
2018-08-0923 minThe Market That Moves AmericaInvesting in People the Key to Growth?The National Center for the Middle Market's report "The DNA of Middle Market Growth" featured three types of growth DNA that lead successful growth in the middle market. One type of growth DNA is the "Investor." Executive Director Tom Stewart talks with Don Daseke, chairman and CEO of Daseke Inc. about the investments he's made to grow from $30 million to $1.5 billion in revenue in just under a decade.
2018-07-2617 minThe Market That Moves AmericaA Generational Approach to Talent PlanningSarah Sladek is a best-selling author and CEO of XYZ University. An expert in how to drive stronger engagement with younger generations, Sladek joins Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart to talk about the difference age makes (or doesn't make) in today's workplace.
2018-06-2123 minThe Market That Moves AmericaWhat's Driving the Craft-Brew Boom?National Center for the Middle Market Managing Director Doug Farren sits down with BrewDog USA CEO Tanisha Robinson to talk about how BrewDog has found rapid success in the United States and how others might follow.
2018-06-0518 minThe Market That Moves AmericaTrade and Tariffs: Agriculture and the Middle MarketNational Center for the Middle Market Executive Director Tom Stewart joins Dr. Ian Sheldon, The Ohio State University Professor and Andersons Chair of Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Policy to talk about how trade and tariffs affect agriculture in Ohio and the United States.
2018-05-1034 minThe Market That Moves AmericaM&A: SynergyTom Stewart, Executive Director of the National Center for the Middle Market, sits down with Ed Kleinguetl, partner at Grant Thornton, to talk about the importance of cultural synergy when dealing with M&A.
2018-04-0526 minThe Market That Moves AmericaMergers and Acquisitions: TipsDoug Farren, Managing Director of the National Center for the Middle Market, sits down with Bob Grote of The Grote Company to talk about experiences with M&A, and some tips for beginning the process.
2018-03-2222 minThe Market That Moves AmericaEconomic Trends: Dan NorthTom Stewart, Executive Director of the National Center for the Middle Market, and Doug Farren, Managing Director of the Center, sit down with Dan North of Euler Hermes, a leading economist. They discuss current economic trends and outlooks and how those might affect the market.
2018-03-0826 minThe Market That Moves AmericaM&A SurprisesNCMM's Tom Stewart talks M&A with Joe Feldman, an M&A consultant of 'Joseph Feldman Associates' about surprises during the M&A process.
2018-02-2226 minThe Market That Moves AmericaRisk in the Middle MarketNCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart and special guest Phil Renaud from the Risk Institute discuss how the middle market can navigate and avoid risk.
2018-02-0826 minThe Market That Moves AmericaCybersecurity in the Middle MarketBusinesses of all sizes are affected by cybersecurity. How can middle market companies ensure they are secure? The NCMM gets the scoop from Joey Muniz, Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems.
2018-01-2527 minThe Market That Moves AmericaMaking the Most of Mergers & AcquisitionsThe NCMM discusses M&A in the middle market with special guest George Calfo, Managing Director at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
2018-01-1129 minThe Market That Moves AmericaThe Middle Market Year in ReviewThe National Center for the Middle Market looks back on 2017 and shares their forecasts for the middle market in 2018.
2017-12-2828 minThe Market That Moves AmericaCompany of the Month: OrangetheoryOrangetheory Fitness is changing the way people think about exercise and well-being. NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren speaks with Founder Ellen Latham on how this middle market company is changing the fitness world.
2017-12-1425 minThe Market That Moves AmericaDigitizing the Customer Experience: Are We There Yet?How can middle market companies use digital tools to transform ways they connect with customers and beat their competition? The NCMM examines its latest research report on digitizing the customer experience with Jeff Sharritts, Senior Vice President of Cisco's U.S. Commercial Sales.
2017-11-3025 minThe Market That Moves AmericaHow to Conduct Better InterviewsA better interview process can eliminate the shortage of talent that middle market companies report. NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart interviews Kathleen Quinn Votaw, Founder and CEO of TalenTrust on how to middle market companies can improve this process.
2017-11-0924 minThe Market That Moves AmericaCompany of the Month: Lodge Cast IronLearn how Lodge Cast Iron is cooking up innovation and growth after 100+ years of business. NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren has a conversation with Mark Kelly, PR and Ad Manager at Lodge.
2017-10-2625 minThe Market That Moves AmericaHow Employee Money Woes Impact Your BusinessHow anxious are your employees about their financial well-being? NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart examines how financial anxiety can impact business. Includes special guest, Brian Nelson Ford, Financial Well-Being Executive at SunTrust Bank.
2017-10-1219 minThe Market That Moves AmericaBonus Episode: Celebrating Manufacturing WeekNCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart kicks off Manufacturing Week with a profile on Overhead Door. Special guests include Overhead Door's CMO Joe Dachowicz, CFO John Wilson, and Jeff French, Head of Manufacturing at Grant Thornton.
2017-10-0222 minThe Market That Moves AmericaHighlights: A Globalization StoryNCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart goes behind the globalization story of Highlights with CEO Kent Johnson.
2017-09-2823 minThe Market That Moves AmericaLeveraging Diversity and Inclusion Is Good BusinessHow can diversity improve middle market company performance? NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart learns this and more from Managing Director of Out Leadership, Stephanie Sandberg.
2017-09-1425 minThe Market That Moves AmericaDigital Transformation in the Middle MarketLive from the Fisher College of Business Summer Series. NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren sits down with Jeremy Aston, Senior Director at Cisco, about how middle market companies can start their journey to digital transformation.
2017-08-3112 minThe Market That Moves AmericaScale, Sell, SucceedWhether you're selling a business, scaling it up, or looking for a successor, every executive has to deal with transition. NCMM executive director Tom Stewart discusses leadership transition with Allie Taylor of Orange Kiwi.
2017-08-1721 minThe Market That Moves AmericaHelp Wanted: The Middle Market's Talent GapAmerican businesses struggle to find the talent they need - especially in the Middle Market, where growth is the strongest. Listen as NCMM's Tom Stewart discusses the middle market's workforce challenges with Marek Gootman and Martha Ross, fellows of the Brookings Institution.
2017-08-0335 minThe Market That Moves AmericaCompany of the Month: HOMAGEThe retail industry is changing, but one middle market specialty apparel company continues to grow. NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren gets the story from HOMAGE.
2017-07-2026 minThe Market That Moves AmericaLeading From the MiddleThe National Center for the Middle Market sits down with Anil Makhija, dean and John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, about how academia is supporting the middle market.
2017-07-0621 minThe Market That Moves AmericaGrowth Disruption: A Q&A with Chieh HuangLive from the 2017 Greater Cleveland Partnership Middle Market Forum. NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart and Managing Director Doug Farren sit down with Boxed.com CEO Chieh Huang about how he is disrupting the wholesale industry.
2017-06-2225 minThe Market That Moves AmericaThe Perfect LinkNew research from the NCMM shows that the best middle market suppliers tend to be the largest and fastest-growing middle market companies. These suppliers focus on fewer rather than more customers. As a result, they develop deep, collaborative customer relationships. NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren discusses these findings with contributing researcher Thomas Goldsby, Professor of Logistics at the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.
2017-06-0821 minThe Market That Moves AmericaCulture of CashNCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart examines how middle market companies unnecessarily tie up their cash, and as a result, miss out on opportunities when they arise. Special guest Rob Tague, Managing Director, Transaction Services, Grant Thornton LLP.
2017-05-2520 minThe Market That Moves AmericaCybersecurity: Understand Your RiskCybersecurity is the protection of information and systems from attack, damage, and unauthorized access. Cyber criminals aim their attacks at sensitive data of organizations stored on computers and in the cloud. When sensitive data is exposed, it puts the firm at risk of extortion, serious business disruption, data loss, and possible litigation. There is a clear need in the middle market for more enhanced cybersecurity. NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart talks about this issue with Vishal Chawla, Principal in Grant Thornton’s Business Risk Services and Dmitry Kuchynski, Security Principal/Global Security Advisory Services at Cisco Systems.
2017-05-1136 minThe Market That Moves AmericaGenerating More CashBy studying the middle market’s approach to and perceptions of working capital management, and by comparing those data to practices among publicly traded entities, the National Center for the Middle Market and its research partners have identified and defined a major opportunity for companies to optimize working capital management and free up what can potentially amount to hundreds of millions of dollars in additional cash on hand. NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart sits down with Jason Cagle, Head of Sales for Treasury & Payment of SunTrust, to discuss the findings.
2017-04-2721 minThe Market That Moves AmericaGrowth ChampionsThis upper echelon of middle market companies, or Growth Champions, follows a clear blueprint for growth. Key strategies are based on a group of distinguishing characteristics, including strong management culture, exceptional talent management, sharp customer focus, broad geographic vision, and innovation. Take a closer look at these capabilities and how they enable exceptional growth for the Growth Champions of the middle market.
2017-04-1323 min