Private Equity Blog
Growth Insights for Every Deal Stage
Art Saxby
Art Saxby is Founder and CEO of Chief Outsiders. Saxby specializes in manufacturing, commodity and branded products. Contact Art at 281.610.1481 or art@chiefoutsiders.com.
Recent Posts

Land, Expand, Defend - The NRR Harmony
Dec 1, 2025 12:59:04 PM | Posted by Jyotsna Makkar
Part 4 of the “ABM for Enterprise Value” series
In PE-backed environments, growth alone isn’t enough. What separates your company from those that lose momentum is Net Revenue Retention (NRR). Expansion and renewal dollars are more efficient, more defensible, and more valuation-accretive than chasing new logos.
Recent Posts

Operating on the Same Side of the Table: Interview with Ricardo Gonzalez of Hellman and Friedman
Apr 19, 2017 3:42:33 PM — One of the challenges that all Operating Partners face is finding the balance between being a representative of the Private Equity “owners” and helping the portfolio company leadership team get stuff done. This can be particularly difficult when the area the company needs help in relates to things like sales leadership or sales management.
Stay up-to-date with the latest from Chief Outsiders
Great articles on marketing, growth, and how to take your company to the next level.