The National Center for the Middle Market is the country’s main research organization committed to gaining a better knowledge of the “mighty middle” and offering resources to assist it to flourish. In this episode we are joined by Doug Farren, managing director, National Center for the Middle Market and discuss the benefits of the existence of the said Center and insights on the Middle Market.
Key Takeaways
Life Background of Doug Farren
What is a Middle Market and its Categories?
How the National Center Helps Middle Market Players
Topic Takeaways That Management Should Be Aware of
Using the Internet to Share Ideas and Information for Middle Market
Numbers, Statistics, and the State of the Middle Market
Quotes
“Before National Center, there wasn’t much distinct middle market content available, and the attention paid to these companies and their capacity to find out what’s going on with their competitors was, to put it frankly, insufficient.” – Doug Farren
Special Terms and Tech Mentioned in the Episode
EBITDA – Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
National Center for Middle Market
Featured in this Episode
Christopher Lisle | Linkedin
Growth strategy advisor for the ecosystem of investors, IBanks and the companies they work with (middle market).
Acclaropartners.com
Doug Farren | Linkedin
Managing Director, National Center for the Middle Market | Instructor – Industry Immersion Program
fisher.osu.edu | Cscmp.org | Limitedbrands.com
Chapters
[00:00] Introduction
[00:32] Background of the Guest
[06:57] The Middle Market and its categories
[10:56] Benefits of the National Center
[15:34] Topic Takeaways
[25:48] Virtual Roundtables, Webinars and Online Modules
[25:58] State of the Middle Market
[33:18] Guest’s Aspirations
[37:17] Conclusion
This podcast is produced by Heartcast Media.

