Bruce Biegler shares his journey from a small town in South Dakota to prestigious roles in Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital, and now pursuing an MBA at Wharton. Discover how he broke into investment banking from a non-target school, transitioned into private equity, and his insights on the importance of networking, strategic career moves, and maintaining a balance between professional and personal growth.Watch this episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/jj2j8iJmTcQ------?rareliquid?► Sign up for my investment banking course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------?‍?Career Resources?‍?► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱00:01:53 - Bruce's Background00:04:30 - Breaking Into Investment Banking00:10:38 - Most Challenging Banking Interview Questions00:12:28 - Banking Recruiting Process00:16:42 - Why Bankers Work Long Hours00:21:04 - Day in the Life of a Banker00:23:47 - Why Bruce Went Into Private Equity00:26:58 - Bain Capital's Strategy00:37:36 - Bain Capital's Culture00:49:29 - Example of a PE Deal00:53:27 - PE Work Life Balance00:59:00 - What Makes PE Work Interesting01:00:48 - PE Compensation01:03:15 - What Makes PE Worth it01:04:45 - Wharton MBA01:18:46 - Leadership Lessons From MBA01:21:32 - Most Contrarian Opinion01:27:05 - Advice to Younger Self