I just walked out of my first in-person board meeting inside a private equity office, and I learned three things that completely reshaped how I view PE, reporting, and what “standards” really mean.If you’re an emerging franchise founder heading toward scale — or preparing for private equity someday — these lessons will help you walk into those rooms smarter, clearer, and more confident.Key Takeaways1. Private equity isn’t ruthless or all-knowing — they’ve been burned before too. Their tight reporting formats and detailed requests aren’t ego. They’re protection.2. When you share bad news, specifics create credibility. The more general your explanation, the weaker your leadership looks.3. Surroundings matter more than people admit. How your environment looks reflects your standards, your success, and the value you provide.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to the Franchise Scaleup Show00:48 Insights from a Private Equity Board Meeting02:45 The Importance of Specificity in Reporting04:48 The Significance of Surroundings in Business08:23 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIf you’re scaling and want to be ready for rooms like this — whether that’s building your support infrastructure, tightening your reporting, or prepping for private equity — don’t guess your way forward.Book a free franchise growth strategy call at guycoffey.com.I’ll help you build a brand that scales without burning out, selling out, or losing control.Connect with Guy Coffey:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffeyWebsite: www.guycoffey.comInstagram: @guycoffeyYouTube: @guycoffey

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