National Center for the Middle Market
The Market That Moves America
With the help of industry experts and company leaders, the National Center for the Middle Market offers insights about a critical but often overlooked segment of the US economy – the middle market. Each episode, we get a new perspective from middle market leaders and stakeholders on current trends and emerging issues, allowing us to see the full picture and get an inside look into the market that moves America.
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Jun 2, 2026
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Episodes
Strategic Planning in Practice: Incept 17.01.2019 28:14
The National Center for the Middle Market Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart welcomes Incept CEO Sam Falletta who shares the structure of what's driven Incept's strategy and driven growth.
The Strategy of Strategy 03.01.2019 26:16
The National Center for the Middle Market Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart sits down with The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business Professor Leiblein to talk about the findings of the recently released Strategic Planning report from NCMM.
What It Takes To Be No. 1 30.10.2018 22:15
What's it take to disrupt the commoditized world of shipping and logistics? Brad Hollister talks with NCMM's Thomas A. Stewart to get to the bottom of how SwanLeap has become the fastest growing company in America.
Thriving and Flourishing in the Middle Market 18.10.2018 33:00
Senior Ohio State lecturer John Schaffner joins National Center for the Middle Market Managing Director Doug Farren to share his thoughts on what really makes a good team and consider how growth is defined.
Expertise and Specialization 13.09.2018 22:33
Thomas A. Stewart and Catapult Growth Partners' CEO Doug Johnson talk professional services, what it takes to build a brand and what's important when attracting and retaining customers. Tip: Start with knowing what you're good at.
Technology and Growth 23.08.2018 28:37
Steve Perkins, GrantThornton National Managing Director of Technology, talks with the National Center for the Middle Market about what middle market companies can learn to grow with technology and what to avoid if they want to thrive in the ever-changing sector.
Efficiency Through Culture 09.08.2018 23:09
Signature Consultants has been growing at three times the industry rate and has doubled in size since 2010. Learn their secrets to growth and what drives their culture as EVP Geoff Gray and CCO Mark Nussbaum talk with National Center for the Middle Market Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart.
Investing in People the Key to Growth? 26.07.2018 17:14
The National Center for the Middle Market's report "The DNA of Middle Market Growth" featured three types of growth DNA that lead successful growth in the middle market. One type of growth DNA is the "Investor." Executive Director Tom Stewart talks with Don Daseke, chairman and CEO of Daseke Inc. about the investments he's made to grow from $30 million to $1.5 billion in revenue in just under a de...
A Generational Approach to Talent Planning 21.06.2018 23:36
Sarah Sladek is a best-selling author and CEO of XYZ University. An expert in how to drive stronger engagement with younger generations, Sladek joins Executive Director Thomas A. Stewart to talk about the difference age makes (or doesn't make) in today's workplace.
What's Driving the Craft-Brew Boom? 05.06.2018 18:18
National Center for the Middle Market Managing Director Doug Farren sits down with BrewDog USA CEO Tanisha Robinson to talk about how BrewDog has found rapid success in the United States and how others might follow.
Trade and Tariffs: Agriculture and the Middle Market 10.05.2018 34:45
National Center for the Middle Market Executive Director Tom Stewart joins Dr. Ian Sheldon, The Ohio State University Professor and Andersons Chair of Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Policy to talk about how trade and tariffs affect agriculture in Ohio and the United States.
M&A: Synergy 05.04.2018 26:19
Tom Stewart, Executive Director of the National Center for the Middle Market, sits down with Ed Kleinguetl, partner at Grant Thornton, to talk about the importance of cultural synergy when dealing with M&A.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Tips 22.03.2018 22:20
Doug Farren, Managing Director of the National Center for the Middle Market, sits down with Bob Grote of The Grote Company to talk about experiences with M&A, and some tips for beginning the process.
Economic Trends: Dan North 08.03.2018 26:47
Tom Stewart, Executive Director of the National Center for the Middle Market, and Doug Farren, Managing Director of the Center, sit down with Dan North of Euler Hermes, a leading economist. They discuss current economic trends and outlooks and how those might affect the market.
M&A Surprises 22.02.2018 26:35
NCMM's Tom Stewart talks M&A with Joe Feldman, an M&A consultant of 'Joseph Feldman Associates' about surprises during the M&A process.
Risk in the Middle Market 08.02.2018 26:41
NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart and special guest Phil Renaud from the Risk Institute discuss how the middle market can navigate and avoid risk.
Cybersecurity in the Middle Market 25.01.2018 27:20
Businesses of all sizes are affected by cybersecurity. How can middle market companies ensure they are secure? The NCMM gets the scoop from Joey Muniz, Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems.
Making the Most of Mergers & Acquisitions 11.01.2018 29:02
The NCMM discusses M&A in the middle market with special guest George Calfo, Managing Director at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
The Middle Market Year in Review 28.12.2017 28:10
The National Center for the Middle Market looks back on 2017 and shares their forecasts for the middle market in 2018.
Company of the Month: Orangetheory 14.12.2017 25:41
Orangetheory Fitness is changing the way people think about exercise and well-being. NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren speaks with Founder Ellen Latham on how this middle market company is changing the fitness world.
Digitizing the Customer Experience: Are We There Yet? 30.11.2017 25:37
How can middle market companies use digital tools to transform ways they connect with customers and beat their competition? The NCMM examines its latest research report on digitizing the customer experience with Jeff Sharritts, Senior Vice President of Cisco's U.S. Commercial Sales.
How to Conduct Better Interviews 09.11.2017 24:46
A better interview process can eliminate the shortage of talent that middle market companies report. NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart interviews Kathleen Quinn Votaw, Founder and CEO of TalenTrust on how to middle market companies can improve this process.
Company of the Month: Lodge Cast Iron 26.10.2017 25:40
Learn how Lodge Cast Iron is cooking up innovation and growth after 100+ years of business. NCMM Managing Director Doug Farren has a conversation with Mark Kelly, PR and Ad Manager at Lodge.
How Employee Money Woes Impact Your Business 12.10.2017 19:49
How anxious are your employees about their financial well-being? NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart examines how financial anxiety can impact business. Includes special guest, Brian Nelson Ford, Financial Well-Being Executive at SunTrust Bank.
Bonus Episode: Celebrating Manufacturing Week 02.10.2017 22:03
NCMM Executive Director Tom Stewart kicks off Manufacturing Week with a profile on Overhead Door. Special guests include Overhead Door's CMO Joe Dachowicz, CFO John Wilson, and Jeff French, Head of Manufacturing at Grant Thornton.
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