My guest today is Chris Munn, the Founder of The Fairfield Company. Chris comes from a finance background and currently operates a private investment firm with permanent capital as well as a CEO peer organization called Tensi. Our conversation covers Chris' childhood and the role of education in exposing him to different views and opportunities, the catalyst that led him to pursue entrepreneurship, and what legacy means to Chris.

Chris Munn:

The Fairfield Company

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:15) - Chris’ upbringing

(00:04:14) - Golf

(00:13:16) - Experiences at an HBCU

(00:16:15) - Early career

(00:30:30) - Losing your father at 26

(00:37:41) - Taking life to 0 and starting over

(00:41:49) - The experience of buying a business

(00:49:50) - Buying a business vs. starting a business

(00:53:09) - What does legacy mean to you?

The content of this podcast does not constitute investment advice, an offer to provide investment advisory services, or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund.

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My guest today is Eric Pacifici, a founding partner at SMB Law Group. Eric has a background in BigLaw, having worked in M&A at some of the most prestigious firms in the country. He's also the only person I know who used an anonymous Twitter account to jumpstart the founding of a social media-driven law firm focused on small business buyouts. Eric is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses and our conversation covers his journey to a top law school, a life-altering health event involving his family, and why he chose to become an entrepreneur. Please enjoy my conversation with Eric.

Eric Pacifici:

Eric on X

SMB Law Group

Tim Ludwig:

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:31) - Eric’s Pizza Fridays

(00:03:30) - Eric’s upbringing & early career

(00:18:29) - Are you an intense person?

(00:23:00) - Getting to law school

(00:29:39) - Eric’s law career in big law

(00:40:33) - Health scares

(00:56:09) - Launching SMB Law Group

(01:15:54) - Is there anything on the horizon that has your attention?

(01:17:44) - How has your role in SMB Law Group changed?

The content of this podcast does not constitute investment advice, an offer to provide investment advisory services, or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund.

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My guest today is Sam Hyde, the President of Circle Surrogacy and Egg Donation. Sam and his partner raised a search fund and, in 2017, acquired the United States' largest surrogacy agency, which has since grown significantly. Sam has also spent time as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and, during college, running a home painting franchise. Our conversation covers how he's overcome setbacks, the value of being in environments that have expanded his ability to imagine greater opportunities, and how he's evolved as a manager and leader.

Sam Hyde:

Circle Surrogacy

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Tim Ludwig:

Tim on X

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:31) - The importance of education

(00:09:51) Changing your relationship with sports

(00:16:15) - Sam’s early career

(00:28:56) - Pursuing a corporate career and whether getting an MBA is worth it

(00:36:55) - Life at Bain & Co., Deloitte, and McKinsey

(00:39:51) - Returning to entrepreneurship

(00:42:37) - Choosing to run a Search with a partner

(00:44:35) Improving partnerships

(00:47:38) - Buying Circle Surrogacy and crucible moments within running the company

(00:56:32) - Defining purpose

(00:58:29) - What do you hope to be doing in 20 years