Nick Antoine is the Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Managing Partner at Red Arts Capital, where he leads fundraising, research and thesis development. Before forming Red Arts in 2015, Nick served as Special Assistant to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ariel Investments, a $13 billion asset management firm. What You’ll Learn:Deal flow processes within a narrow nicheHow PE firms can differentiate themselves in a crowded marketUnderstanding competitive edge in private equityHow PE firms strike deals in the supply chain and logistics space Breakdown[00:50] Getting to Know Nick Antoine [01:36] Common Mistakes by PE Firms and Their Portfolio Companies [02:50] How Red Arts Capital Stands Out in the Marketplace[04:10] Why Red Arts Capital Settled on Supply Chain and Logistics[07:52] Deal Flow and the Benefits of Niching Down[11:30] Trends in the PE Space Post Pandemic[14:45] Nick’s Super Fast Career Progression[15:42] Nick’s Go-to Self-Improvement Resources[17:55] Key Attributes of a Top-Performing Individual[18:56] Parting ThoughtsResources:RedArtsCapital.comNick’s LinkedInThe Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselWhy Should White Guys Have All the Fun? By Reginald F. Lewis 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.