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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 43 MIN

How to Build a $50B Private Equity Empire

from Uncorked: Wine, Business, and Life with Bill Green · host Bill Green

Discover how Rodger Krouse built Sun Capital Partners into a private equity empire. Learn his proven strategies for corporate turnarounds and leveraging AI.Episode Resources:Sun Capital’s Investment Focus and StrategyFletchers Solicitors Portfolio CompanyBoca Helping Hands PhilanthropyHarris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) Official SiteHow do you go from scrambling for funding in a shared office space to building a private equity empire with over $50 billion in combined sales? In this episode of Uncorked, host Bill Green sits down with Rodger Krouse, co-founder and co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners, to unpack the gritty reality of operational turnarounds. Listeners will walk away with a masterclass in value creation, learning the exact strategies needed to navigate market crashes, scale global operations, and pivot effectively when an initial business plan fails. Rodger pulls back the curtain on three decades of mergers and acquisitions, revealing how a daring move from Wall Street to South Florida sparked his legendary track record in corporate carve-outs. He breaks down the brutal leadership lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis, explaining why a company’s survival often relies on outrunning the "bear" of technological obsolescence. You’ll also hear his aggressive framework for utilizing artificial intelligence in traditional sectors to instantly multiply profits, but you'll have to tune in to discover the surprising psychological trap that holds most founders back from securing a massive exit. If you are ready to elevate your entrepreneurial game and gain exclusive insights into the highest levels of private equity, be sure to subscribe and leave a five-star review. Don't forget to check the show notes for episode resources, guest links, and more unmissable conversations on business and life.

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Discover how Rodger Krouse built Sun Capital Partners into a private equity empire. Learn his proven strategies for corporate turnarounds and leveraging AI.Episode Resources:Sun Capital’s Investment Focus and StrategyFletchers Solicitors Portfolio...

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