Today we welcome Matthew Frankel, the Managing Partner at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP). Over the course of four decades, LLCP has differentiated itself through its successful structured private equity investment strategy across the United States and Europe. What You’ll LearnStructured private equity investmentsEquity ownership of management teamsHow LLCP expanded globallyRelationship building between investor and portfolio companies Breakdown[00:48] Getting to know Matthew Frankel [02:11] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies [06:23] Pros and cons of structured private equity investing [12:22] Challenges as managing partner[17:23] Bridging cultural gaps[20:32] Alignment of interests and goals [24:06] Current trends within the PE industry[25:53] Matthew’s learning resourcesResourcesMatthew’s LinkedInLLCP’s E-mailLLCP’s Website Thank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.