This is the Second Bite Podcast where we talk with top entrepreneurs and CEOs about creating valuable companies through creative transactions.

Second Bite Podcast
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This is the Second Bite Podcast where we talk with top entrepreneurs and CEOs about creating valuable companies through creative transactions.
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Recent Episodes

July 23, 2026
PE Insight Series: Tuck-In Strategy
<p dir="ltr">In the sixth installment of the PE Insight Series, Todd Taskey hosts eight private equity executives to discuss underwriting platform investments and the role of add-on acquisitions.</p> <h2>In this episode…</h2> <p>Private equity firms often talk about growth, but the real question is how much of that growth should come from the original platform versus future acquisitions. When underwriting a deal, how much should investors rely on what they can build organically?</p> <p>Thomas Cooperrider, Stuart Coleman, Jamie Kennedy, Brian Schmidt, Bill Sommerschield, Chad Scripps, Lee Minkoff, and Larry Shagrin discuss underwriting platform investments. With host Todd Taskey, they explain the role of tuck-ins, the risks of poor integration, and why organic growth remains central to a successful investment thesis.</p>

July 15, 2026
The Future of Social Commerce Is Now
<p>Jordan West is the President and Chief Visionary Officer of Social Commerce Club, a full-service TikTok Shop agency that builds and operates creator-driven revenue systems for enterprise e-commerce brands. As an e-commerce entrepreneur, he has founded and scaled multiple brands and now focuses on helping companies grow through TikTok Shop and creator-led marketing strategies. </p> <p>Parker Kump is the CEO of Social Commerce Club, where he builds systems and creator networks designed to help brands grow. He previously founded Tuff Media, a performance marketing agency that grew into a multimillion-dollar business serving major consumer brands before being acquired.</p> <h2>In this episode…</h2> <p>Deals often look clean on paper, but the real story emerges when growth, timing, and trust combine. In the middle of rapid expansion, a company has to balance opportunity with operational strain while making a high-stakes decision about its future. How do you know when it's the right moment to bring in a partner?</p> <p>Jordan West and Parker Kump of Social Commerce Club talk about the acquisition and scaling of a social commerce agency. With host Todd Taskey, Jordan and Parker explain how they evaluated multiple buyers and prioritized culture fit over price, how they managed due diligence while maintaining rapid growth, and how post-close integration unlocked shared services like finance and HR to accelerate scaling.</p>

July 8, 2026
PE Insight Series: Deal Risks
<p>In the fifth installment of the PE Insight Series, Todd Taskey chats with eight private equity executives about the common pitfalls that can cause promising deals to underperform.</p> <h2>In this episode…</h2> <p>Even the strongest deals can hide risks that only become clear after the ink is dry. When a company looks great on paper, how can investors uncover the people, culture, pricing, and market dynamics that could affect long-term performance?</p> <p>Thomas Cooperrider, Stuart Coleman, Jamie Kennedy, Brian Schmidt, Bill Sommerschield, Chad Scripps, Lee Minkoff, and Larry Shagrin discuss lessons from deals that underperformed. With host Todd Taskey, they share how leadership gaps, cultural misalignment, pricing assumptions, customer churn, and market shifts can shape outcomes after a transaction.</p>
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