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3PP 337: Former GVSU Hoops Coach Ric Wesley, Lions Winning Ways, Thanksgiving Weekend

Equity value and enterprise value are two essential terms that you will need to master—especially for technical interviews. 

In this episode, we break down exactly how to find a public company's equity value, calculate net debt, and understand these core concepts inside and out. 

Get the insights you need to feel confident and prepared for any interview question with these terms.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
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Episode 295: Understanding Equity Value vs. Enterprise Value

We absolutely despise Dave Portnoy and everything that he ever does. 

We Do Not Like Dave Portnoy - Seg 4 - Nov 26

Crafting a strong "Why this Bank?" answer is crucial as it is one of the most important guaranteed interviewed questions you'll get. 

Learn how to leverage your networking and research to show genuine interest in the firm. 

Don’t miss these tips to help you nail one of the most important interview questions.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep296

Episode 296: How to Answer "Why This Bank?"

Our student Valeria grew up with a single parent, and had to work full-time as a bank teller in college to support her family financially. 

During senior year, she decided to invest the majority of her savings into WSMM to break into investment banking. 

Within 3 months of joining the program, she secured a full-time offer from a bulge bracket bank. 

Hear her talk about why this investment has been life changing for her and her family.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep297

Episode 297: How Valeria Got a Bulge Bracket Offer Despite Recruiting as a Non-Target Senior

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the core valuation methods you’ll need to master for interviews: trading comps. 

How do you identify comparable peers? What’s the best way to compare companies across different sectors? 

And how many should you include in your analysis? 

We’ll answer all these questions and give you the insights you need to confidently tackle trading comps in your next interview.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep298

Episode 298: What Are Trading Comps and How Do You Pick Them Out?

Bryan Munson of Husker Online joins the show and he has a lot to talk about on the eve of Signing Day.

Bryan Munson - Husker Online - Seg 3 - Dec 3

In this episode, we dive into the key to acing interviews: how to effectively talk through your resume. 

Your interviewer will likely ask about your experiences to get to know you better and gauge your skills. 

While this may seem straightforward, the trick is in how you structure your responses. 

We’ll share tips on how to provide detailed answers that not only give a complete picture of your background but also highlight how your experiences tie back to the banking industry. 

Don’t miss out on these insider strategies for standing out in your next interview!

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep299

Episode 299: Walking Through Your Resume Experiences

Gabe DeArmond, Sean Williams and Jarod Hamilton break down Mizzou's Signing Day for the 2025 class.
*Where did Mizzou excel and where did it fall short?
*Who plays day one?
*What do the Tigers need in the portal?
*Miller Moss vs the field


PowerMizzou football signing day special

Our student Louisa came to us her junior year looking for help with full time recruiting. 

She had just recruited for junior summer internships on her own, but was only able to get into a middle market bank. 

After hearing her peers recommend WSMM, she decided to reach out. 

Soon our coaches were helping her work on her behaviorals and navigate the networking process. 

Hear her talk about how she improved her candidacy the second time around and secured a full time offer from a bulge bracket bank.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep300

Episode 300: How Louisa Used WSMM to Make the Jump From Middle Market to Bulge Bracket Bank for Full Time Recruiting

One essential valuation methodology you need to understand for interviews is transaction comps. 

But how do transaction comps differ from trading comps? 

What is the control premium, and how does it affect a company’s valuation? 

In this episode, we break it all down, explaining these concepts and helping you master transaction comps for your next interview. 

Don’t miss it!

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Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep301

Episode 301: Valuation Methodologies - Understanding Transaction Comps

Head coach of the Bellevue Bruins Lucas Gabriel is in to talk about their start to the season.

Lucas Gabriel Stops In - Seg 5 - Dec 10

Many students underestimate the importance of preparing for behavioral and situational questions, but these are often the most critical part of your interview. 

They can make or break your chances of landing an offer. 

In this episode, we’ll break down key strategies to help you effectively prepare and ace this part of your interview. 

Don’t miss out on these essential tips!

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep302

Episode 302: Answering Situational Questions

Our student Michael was a first generation student at a non-target school in his sophomore year. 

He had already done a private wealth management internship, but didn’t know anything about the investment banking recruiting timeline or process. 

Not knowing how to network or prepare, he decided to invest his own money towards the program. 

Our team helped him master his behavioral stories and crush his technicals interviews. 

Hear how Michael went from getting multiple rejections and almost deferring his graduation to recruit again, to ending up with a bulge bracket offer with our help.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep303

Episode 303: How Michael Invested in Himself and Went From First Generation College Student to Bulge Bracket Banker

Portal season continues to get even wilder.

Portal People - Seg 1 - December 13

Understanding the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is one of the most common interview questions. 

In this episode, we’ll break it all down—from the components of the formula to how it’s calculated. 

You’ll learn how to combine the cost of equity, cost of debt, and capital structure to determine the rate a company should use in a DCF model.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep304

Episode 304: Weighted Average Cost of Capital Explained

"What are your greatest strengths?" might seem straightforward, but simply listing qualities won't set you apart. 

To truly impress, you need to show—not just tell—how you've demonstrated these strengths through real experiences and challenges. In this episode, we’ll break down the best strategies to craft a compelling and memorable response that highlights why you’re the right fit for the role. 

Tune in to learn how to ace this question with confidence and leave a lasting impression on your interviewer!

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep305

Episode 305: Answering the What Are Your Greatest Strengths Question

Our student Ryan came to us his second semester of sophomore year. 

Some firms had already closed applications and the time was ticking. 

With some of his friends getting offers, he began doubting himself. After reaching out to an upperclassman that had gone through WSMM, he decided to join and began building back his confidence. 

Hear how after hundreds of calls and more than a thousand emails sent, Ryan was able to finally secure that elusive bulge bracket offer.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep306

Episode 306: How Ryan Secured a Bulge Bracket Offer Despite Starting Late

Why do mergers happen, and how do companies decide how to pay for them? 

In this episode, we’ll explore the strategic reasons behind mergers and dive into the key factors companies consider when structuring a deal. 

Learn how businesses determine whether cash, debt, or equity is the best payment method.

Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street?
Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep307

Episode 307: Why Do Mergers Happen

PowerMizzou covers the Missouri Tigers every day on the 247Sports network.

3 guys, 3 generations, all from the same mid-Michigan town of Corunna. We all played multiple varsity sports at a high level and are currently working as members of the sports media.

Ted, the Baby Boomer of the bunch, attended Central Michigan University and since the mid 80’s has hosted The Sports Forum radio show and called high school play-by-play of a multitude of sports.

Our Generation-X co-host, Matt Burns, moved on from Corunna where he was a record setting wide receiver and graduated from Grand Valley State University. He now makes his living at ESPN.

Our youngest viewpoints will come from the Millennial of the trio Jerod Fattal. J-Rod starred at quarterback for the Cavaliers graduating in 2017, recently graduated from GVSU, and is working at Bally Sports Detroit.

Along with our unique 3 generation look at sports, pop culture, and current events, we have on a wide variety of guests; from ESPN's Ryan McGee, Ferris St. Head Football coach Tony Annese, media personalities Annie Agar and Wes Blankenship, ESPN Detroit Lions Insider Eric Woodyard, and plenty more!

Wall Street Mastermind provides 1-on-1 coaching to students who are trying to break into investment banking, helping you land the top 1% jobs on Wall Street that pay six-figures straight out of school. It’s led by Sam Shiah, a former investment banker (Morgan Stanley Tech) and private equity investor (GI Partners).

Not only have we maintained a 90%+ success rate over the years, we even offer a money back guarantee - meaning if you work with us and don’t get at least one investment banking offer, we will refund your entire investment in our program. 
Interested in learning more? 

Book a virtual coffee chat with our team to see if you’re a good fit: www.wallstmastermind.com/apply?utm_source=podcast

After Hours is live Monday-Friday from 6-8 PM live on 1620 The Zone. We talk all things Huskers, Jays, Mavs Reivers, and High School sports in the state of Nebraska!

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