Trust Before Terms: Building Lasting Value in PE - Part A

In the latest episode of BDO’s Private Equity PErspectives Podcast, host Todd Kinney speaks with Eric Taylor, Founder and CEO of Trident, and Jeff Roth, Founding Partner of Bruin Capital, to discuss: How to approach sourcing in different corners of the market — from operator-led relationships with family-owned businesses to global networks across the sports ecosystem Why conviction, sector expertise, and early relationship building can help sponsors move quickly while avoiding overly competitive processes Where value creation actually shows up post-close, including management team alignment, KPI discipline, international expansion, revenue growth, and operational infrastructure