Growing EBITDA
by TriVista
Advantages of Using Interim Management to Navigate Talent Shortages
About this podcast
Growing EBITDA is the ultimate podcast for middle-market business leaders who want to scale profits, optimize operations, and unlock growth. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and expert insights, each episode provides tools to master M&A, streamline processes, and maximize value.
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Episodes
- Advantages of Using Interim Management to Navigate Talent Shortages · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 15Episode Title: Interim Management: Solving Talent Gaps with Speed, Flexibility, and Impact Episode Description: In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike and I unpack the growing…
- The Hidden Costs of Bad Integration Post-Acquisition · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 14In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike McSweeney and James Bandy dive into the high-stakes world of post-merger integration (PMI). Drawing from real-life experiences—including…
- AI Tools for Middle Market Operations - Hype vs Real Value · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 13In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike McSweeney and James Bandy explore the real-world applications—and limitations—of AI in middle-market businesses. Drawing from boardroom…
- Cybersecurity at the Board Level: How to Address Risks and Align Strategy · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 12In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike and James take a deep dive into cybersecurity at the board level—why it matters, how to communicate risks effectively, and the critical…
- The First 100 Days: How Private Equity Creates Value Fast · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 11In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike and James break down the critical first 100 days after a private equity firm acquires a business. What happens once the ink is dry? How do…
- Introduction to Value Creation Plans (VCPs) in Private Equity · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 10In this episode of "Growing EBITDA," hosts James Bandy and Mike McSweeney dive deep into the intricacies of Value Creation Plans (VCPs) within the private equity landscape. They…
- Warehouse Optimization, Hidden Costs, and Laying the Foundation for Improvements · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 9In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike and I sit down with James Lowe, a Director at TriVista, to explore the fundamentals of warehouse optimization. We break down how…
- Sell Side Due Diligence · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this episode of "Growing EBITDA," hosts Mike McSweeney and James Bandy dive into the intricacies of sell-side due diligence, a crucial process for business leaders, private…
- Tariffs Are Reshaping Private Equity Deals – Are You Ready? · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 7Episode Title: Tariffs & M&A: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025 In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike McSweeney and James Bandy break down the impact of tariffs on middle-market…
- An Introduction to Private Equity · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this insightful episode of "Growing EBITDA," hosts James Bandy and Mike McSweeney take a deep dive into the world of private equity. They share their personal journeys from…
- PSA: Inadequate ERP Systems Impact the Bottom Line · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of “Growing EBITDA,” Mike McSweeney and James Bandy deliver a crucial Public Service Announcement (PSA) on the hidden costs of inadequate ERP systems and their…
- Benefits of ERP Systems for Middle Market Companies · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of "Growing EBITDA," hosts Mike McSweeney and James Bandy dive into the transformative power of ERP systems for middle-market businesses. They discuss the…
- Understanding ERP Systems · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode of "Growing EBITDA," hosts James Bandy and Mike McSweeney dive into the world of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and their critical role in driving…
- Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Digital Assets · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode of Growing EBITDA, we dive into the critical topic of cybersecurity and its growing importance for middle-market companies. With cybercrime projected to cost the…
- The Importance of IT Due Diligence in M&A · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode of "Growing EBITDA," we dive into the critical role of IT diligence in private equity investments. Our hosts, James and Mike, discuss why IT diligence has become…







