Episode 82: Amanda Good of Searchlight Capital Partners on Turning Good Businesses Into Great InvestmentsÂ
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On this episode
Shiv interviews Amanda Good, Partner and Head of Value Creation at Searchlight Capital Partners.
In this episode, Amanda shares practical strategies to transform good companies into great ones through operational excellence, team enhancements, and a disciplined planning process. Learn how to balance quick-win initiatives with longer-term strategic plays, the importance of linking value creation plans directly to EBITDA impact, and how to overcome resource constraints through talent planning and external partnerships. Plus, find out why smaller, highly experienced value creation teams can often outperform larger ones by staying close to the investment thesis and company leadership.
The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.
Resources
- Searchlight Capital Partners
- Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn
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