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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 15 MIN

Private Equity: The Secret Side of Investing and What it Means for You

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Private assets - big money moves, and investing off the stock market.Mik tries to explain how companies can buy other companies for a living which sounds fake at first, but is in fact a real job. Think less dragons and castles, more spreadsheets and debt.Connie and Mik get into the world of private equity and private assets. What they actually are, how firms buy, fix, and sell businesses behind the scenes.They chat through how private equity works, the trends shaping the space, and why it has become such a big deal in recent years. Most importantly, what it all means for the rest of us who do not have a spare few million lying around.If you have ever heard terms like private equity, private markets, or private assets and just nodded along pretending you understood, this episode breaks it down simply, practically, and very normal-person friendly.For education and entertainment only. Not financial advice. ❤️

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