In this episode of The TAGLine Podcast, host Justin Starbird sits down with Neel Bhargava, founder of NB Group, to unpack a bold and refreshing take on private equity—one rooted in real partnership, operational excellence, and transformative growth.

🎯 If you're a B2B business leader looking to scale, navigate founder transitions, or simply better understand the evolving landscape of investment and value creation, this episode delivers actionable insight.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

💼 A New PE Model – Learn how NB Group scales businesses 3–4x by going beyond capital to deliver deep operational support.

🏥 Strategic Sector Focus – Discover why multi-location businesses and healthcare are ripe for growth—and what that means for other B2B industries.

🔄 Founder Transitions – Get practical advice on handling leadership handovers while preserving culture and accelerating momentum.

🔑 Leadership-Driven Results – Explore why empowering the CEO and executive team is central to value creation.

🧩 Investment Playbook Revealed – From building high-performing teams to upgrading financial systems and driving M&A strategy, Neel shares the tools that unlock scale.

📚 Real-World Wins & Lessons – Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of a growing gym chain, a medical business, and the hard-won lessons from rapid expansion and complex franchise models.

📈 The Future of Private Equity – Gain perspective on the rise of agile PE firms, capital trends, and why nimble, hands-on investors are changing the game.

Whether you’re an operator, founder, or executive leader, this episode is packed with strategic frameworks and leadership insights to help you grow smarter and scale faster.

🎧 Watch now and reshape how you think about private equity and business growth.

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🌐 Curious about NB Group’s investment model? Visit https://www.nbgroup.us/ to learn more about their unique approach to partnership-driven private equity.

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