Hosted by: Holland Henderson

Hosted by: Chris Hammond

As the 2024 holiday season comes to a close, Chris is officially fired from wrapping duty, while Holland’s skills—or lack thereof—become the subject of laughter. With college football’s playoff system evolving, our hosts weigh in on what’s next for the sport. The conversation then shifts to the business world, tackling the future of Walgreens, private equity’s role in acquisitions, and the path of entrepreneurship.

In this episode we cover:

• People that throw money around -meaning purchasing companies (5:40)
• Private Equity – Kmart/Sears example and more (8:58)
• When private equity is looking to purchase they seem to look for undervalued niche companies (15:20)
• Has private equity helped or hindered the people who are purchasing businesses to make them better (18:05)
• Is entrepreneurship being hurt by private equity (20:26)
• Entrepreneurship should be talked about more in the classroom (26:33)
• Holland tells a story about a kid’s book about money (31:14)
• How success materialized differently for a business owner versus an employee (33:44)
• What the hosts are learning now (38:40)

Links From the Show:

Allen & Company
Private Equity 
Eddie Lampert
SBA Loan
Walgreens  

Connect with:

Holland Henderson – Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Holland Henderson
LinkedIn – Holland Henderson

Chris Hammond – CFA®, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Chris Hammond
LinkedIn – Chris Hammond

The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult an appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.