#370: Q3 2023 Economic & M&A Market Update with Brian Beaulieu, Jeff Buettner, Doug Farren and Jeff Campbell

(8:57) ITR Economics: Contrasting Economic Landscapes of China, India, and the U.S. Amid Global Monetary Shifts with Brian Beaulieu: Brian highlighted China's demographic and economic challenges, contrasted by India's promising rise in manufacturing, while also shedding light on evolving monetary dynamics within the BRICS nations. As we dive into the U.S. economic landscape, discussions ranged from the resurgence in housing to concerns surrounding rapid interest rate adjustments and potential debt crises. Brian's analyses underscore the complexities of today's global economic environment, emphasizing the need for well-informed data, planning, and objective perspectives.

(37:20) National Center for the Middle Market: Exploring the Resilient Growth of 1,000 Executives with Doug Farren: Doug Farren, an expert on the U.S. middle market, dives into the 2023 Middle Market Indicator report's insights. Highlighting the middle market's pivotal role in the U.S. economy, the report showed a promising 12% revenue growth and 10% employment growth, though concerns about inflation's impact and talent acquisition remain. The discussion also touched on pressing issues like Intellectual Property in Chat GPT environments, global events' influence, and the importance of strategic advisory in navigating challenges. Farren's insights emphasize the sector's resilience and growth, even amidst challenges.

(1:04:30) ButcherJoseph: The Impact of Rising Interest Rates and Economic Uncertainties on 2023-2024 Valuations, Transaction Volumes, Lending, Deal-Making and More with Jeff Buettner: The world of M&A is being reshaped by shifting interest rates, cautious lending, and economic conditions. Despite a tightening landscape, founder-led businesses have a unique opportunity to capitalize on this shift, if they're equipped with the right knowledge and strategic flexibility.

(1:27:49) AiCommerce on eMarketer’s US Ecommerce Forecast 2023: I talk to Jeff Campbell, about the ever-evolving world of retail and e-commerce. Drawing from his 20 years of experience and insights from eMarketer's 2023 U.S. e-commerce forecast, Campbell underscored the continued dominance of physical stores, the rising influence of Gen Z, and the imperative for brands to diversify their online presence. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of current trends and strategies for staying ahead in this dynamic market.

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PODCAST INTERVIEW QUOTES:

18:18 - “We think of the economy as a train.” - Brian Beaulieu

19:27 - “There's light at the end of the tunnel and it's not another train coming at us. It’s the sunrise that we’ve all been anticipating.” - Brian Beaulieu

41:07 - “Performance continues to chug along.” - Doug Farren

42:13 - “We also see that there are some significant expansionary activity going on as well, in terms of producing new products and services, entering new markets, building new facilities, so those activities indicate there is an appetite for growth.” - Doug Farren

01:13:57 - “We get that you're coming off peak earnings, but what we don't get is how far below peak earnings you're going to go.” - Jeff Buettner

1:40:56 - “I do think lifetime value, loyalty measurement's important.” - Jeff Campbell

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