In this episode, Paul Olschwanger chats with Lisa Armstrong, a former banker who spent years working with private equity firms and large companies before shifting her focus to advising small and middle‑market businesses.

Lisa shares how bankers think, how private equity evaluates opportunities, and why founders often misunderstand what capital providers are actually looking for. She also breaks down her unique approach that blends psychology and data to help companies solve financial, operational, and leadership challenges.

A clear, practical conversation for anyone navigating growth, capital, or the middle‑market landscape.

About Lisa Armstrong
Lisa Armstrong is a business growth strategist and contract CFO with a background in banking, where she worked closely with private equity firms and large corporate clients. Today, she helps small and middle‑market companies strengthen their financial systems, improve decision‑making, and build healthier organizations through a blend of analytical rigor and human insight.

In this episode, Paul Olschwanger chats with Tom Burchill, Managing Partner at Seven Point Equity Partners, for a candid conversation about buying “fixer‑uppers” in high‑growth industrial markets — and what it really takes to create long‑term value in private equity.Tom breaks down how Seven Point identifies companies that have been growing faster than the general economy, why operator quality is the real differentiator, and how alignment between sponsors, management teams, and investors shapes outcomes more than any model ever could.He also shares lessons from deals that didn’t go as planned, the importance of the first 100 days, and the patterns he’s watching across the industrial economy.A grounded, insightful look at discipline, leadership, and the art of building durable businesses.About Tom BurchillTom Burchill is the Managing Partner of Seven Point Equity Partners; a private equity firm focused on high‑growth industrial companies with long‑term expansion potential. Known for his disciplined approach, operator‑first mindset, and commitment to alignment, Tom brings a clear and grounded perspective to building durable value in the lower‑middle market.

In this episode, Paul Olschwanger talks with Bob Baumann, founder of The House of Baumann, about reinvention, presence, and the power of helping people step into their best selves.

Bob’s story is remarkable: he began as a truck driver with no college education, unsure of what his future might hold. Along the way, he discovered a rare gift — the ability to tell a story that moves people. That talent was unleashed through his time with Zig Ziglar, a life‑changing public speaking course, and ultimately the National Speakers Bureau, where he mastered the art of connecting with audiences.

But Bob’s true calling emerged later: realizing he could help people transform not just through words, but through how they show up. Today, he’s a visionary and meticulous artist in the clothing world, using craftsmanship and personal presentation to change lives.

Bob shares the twists, the lessons, and the moments of courage that shaped his journey — and the vision behind The House of Baumann.

A powerful conversation about identity, reinvention, and the art of helping people become who they were meant to be.