The Hidden Trillion Dollar Industry of Private Equity

Everything You Need to Know, from Funds to Deals to Real Estate

By: Maddox Metzger

Narrated by: Michael A. Goldsmith

Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

"Blackstone private-equity hits $1 Trillion in assets, the first among its peers to reach that level" -The Wall Street Journal

What if there was an undercover industry that has impacted your life more than the Great Recession and Covid combined?

Welcome to the trillion-dollar world of private equity.

What started as a $70,000 investment in 1957 has ballooned into one of the largest industries on Earth, and it's just the beginning

Have you heard whispers of private equity in the headlines and company meetings?

Are you graduating college and considering a career in private equity?

Do have an established career and are looking for an exit opportunity?

With an average deal value of $100 million in 2021, you may be curious about what makes this industry tick.

If $100 million seems like an inconceivable number for a single deal, don't worry.

In this audiobook, we explain everything you need to know about private equity and how it made billionaires out of people like Stephen Schwarzman and Henry Kravis.

Here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

-The top players in the private equity game (hint: the largest firm has $1T in assets)

-How small teams of 5-10 get multi-million dollar deals with simple negotiation.

-How the secret sauce of private equity, the leveraged buyout, is used to take over companies like Twitter and Toys R Us.

-Why Blackstone made a record $14 billion on its exit of Hilton Hotels in 2018.

-What it's like to work inside a private equity fund: from competition to seven-figure compensation.

This is not a 600-page textbook about theoretical finance that takes a math degree to understand.

It is written in plain English and free from technical jargon.

Each piece of terminology is clearly defined.

Kickstart your journey into private equity.

©2023, 2024 Maddox Metzger (P)2023 Maddox Metzger

Critic reviews

“The learning curve for new private equity professionals is steep, with historically few resources beyond on-the-job training or an MBA. The value in this book is not just the transparency it gives to private equity dealmaking, but the actionable career advice it provides for breaking into the industry.”–Tyler Berk, Lecturer at Harvard Business School

“A clear and comprehensive introduction covering the stages of the private equity investment process from pursuit of the right deal to a successful exit and every step along the way. A must-have resource for both new and aspiring private equity deal makers.”–A.J. Smith, #1 New York Times Bestselling Business Author

“The Hidden Trillion Dollar Industry of Private Equity is packed with intangible insights otherwise learned through decades of career experience. Written to provide a personalized journey, the book provides a detailed tour of the inner workings of deals at the largest private equity firms–from due diligence to exit. It’s a rare glimpse at a competitive and often exclusive industry.”–Michael Casleon, Oxford Saïd Finance Lab, Private Equity Programme

Incredible book, exceeded all expectations.

I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook and found that it offered a unique perspective on private equity that I hadn't seen before. The author does a of explaining complex concepts in an accessible way

Finally, Step by Step!

This audiobook is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in private equity. It covers a broad range of topics and provides a comprehensive overview of this often-misunderstood industry.

Fantastic audiobook!

Fantastic audiobook! The author and narrator both do a great job of making the world of private equity accessible to those of us outside the industry. I particularly appreciated the chapters on real estate investments.

Well done!

Really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The narrator has a pleasant voice and the material is well-presented. I feel much better informed about private equity now.

Highly recommended!

I have read numerous books on private equity, but this audiobook really stood out as one of the most informative and comprehensive. The narrator did a great job of keeping my attention throughout. Highly recommended!

It's a good read for beginners given the idea

A great overview of private equity that covers all the basics. I appreciated the focus on real estate and the examples provided throughout the book. Highly recommended!

As someone new to the world of private equity,

As someone new to the world of private equity, I found this audiobook to be incredibly helpful. The narrator does a great job of explaining complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way. I learned a lot and feel much more informed about this industry now!

Really helpful!

This audiobook is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about private equity. It is well-written and informative, and the narrator does an excellent job of bringing the material to life.

Good job!

This is a great primer for anyone who is interested in learning more about private equity. The narrator does a good job of keeping the material engaging and the content is very informative

There were a lot of great tips also.

The Hidden Trillion Dollar Industry of Private Equity is an eye-opening listen. The author does a great job of this complex industry and making it accessible to listeners of all backgrounds.