Today on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy speaks with Permanent Equity CEO Brent Beshore about what's wrong with private equity, what good organizations have in common, and why small private companies matter. Brent Beshore founded Permanent Equity in 2007 and is the author of The Messy Marketplace: Selling Your Business in a World of Imperfect Buyers. He is originally from Joplin, Missouri, but now lives in Columbia, Missouri, with his wife, Dr. Erica Beshore, and three daughters. What is private equity, and how does it work? Jeremy and Brent delve into the basics before exploring what sets a business apart. Brent unveils Permanent Equity's distinctive investment approach, placing a strong emphasis on employee well-being, stability, and long-term ownership. They then draw parallels between small to mid-size businesses and nonprofits, humorously remarking that most are "loosely functioning disasters." Lastly, Brent underscores the shared traits of successful businesses (and nonprofits): humility and openness to feedback. Interested in joining the Center for Civil Society's "K to Campus: How the Education Reform Movement Can Reshape Higher Ed" conference on October 23-24 in sunny Malibu, CA? Sign up today to receive special early-bird pricing! We'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, questions, and recommendations for the podcast! You can shoot Katie Janus, GDT's producer, an email anytime!Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube to make sure you never miss an episode! Center for Civil Society's YouTube Channel