M&A Science

Jason Lippert, CEO of LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII)

Understanding that not everyone can afford to have big M&A teams, I interviewed Jason Lippert, CEO of LCI Industries. He has only one dedicated M&A person, and he will be teaching us how LCI successfully executes deals with a small team. Here's what you'll learn:

- How to structure a small team for maximum impact

- The deal sourcing process

- Advice for first time CEOs doing acquisitions

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Randy Tinsley, Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS)

Hello M&A friends! Do you know how to manage the internal dynamics of your team? In this interview, Randy Tinsley, Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Synopsys, shares how he assembles and manages his internal M&A team. Here's what you'll learn:

- How to set your team up for success

- Resolving conflicts and disagreements

- Tracking deals post-close

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Jay Jester, Partner at Plexus Capital, LLC

Explore the world of private equity and deal sourcing with me and Jay Jester, Partner at Plexus Capital, LLC. Here are some of my key takeaways:

- Deal origination for PE vs corporate development

- The one deal at a time system

- Developing an origination process

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Mladen Kresic, Founder and CEO of K&R Negotiation Associates LLC

Do you want to learn how to negotiate like a pro? I recently had a chat with Mladen Kresic, Founder and CEO of K&R Negotiation Associates LLC, and he shared a lot when it comes to negotiating effectively. Here's what you'll learn about:

- Breaking Down Value-Based Negotiations

- Macro and Micro Agenda of Negotiations

- Tools to Become a Better Negotiator

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Alexi Venneri, Founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike

What's the secret sauce to executing M&A without a dedicated deal team? According to this week's guest, Alexi Venneri, Founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike, it's all about team alignment. Hear her perspective on:

- Deal sourcing without a dedicated team

- A CEO's role in confirmatory diligence

- The four values to be successful

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Bill Stone, CEO of SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ: SSNC)

This week's episode features Bill Stone, CEO of SS&C Technologies. We were lucky enough to hear some of Bill's top tips for conducting acquisitions such as:

- Why Bill doesn't believe in paying nine times sales multiples

- Being on his team's sales calls to ensure his team his performing their best at all times

- In order to preserve value, you must carefully evaluate the talent inside the target company

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Dustin Intihar, Director, M&A, and Strategic Alliances at Lubrizol (NYSE: LZ)

Finding the right deal is hard, but finding companies that don't want to be found is even harder. Dustin Intihar, Director, M&A, and Strategic Alliances at Lubrizol, joined Kison for an interview and shared his tips and experiences in hunting deals in M&A. Here are some things you'll hear about:

- Seeking the right person

- What the first conversation looks like

- Tools to use for building a pipeline

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Philip Soar, Executive Chairman and CEO of CloserStill Group PLC

Are you familiar with the trade show industry? It's very under-appreciated but is gaining a lot of traction now with PE firms. Learn how to prepare your company for a Private Equity acquisition with Philip Soar, Executive Chairman and CEO of CloserStill Group PLC. In this episode you'll hear about:

- The history of trade shows

- Why private equity firms are interested in this industry

- What to look for in a PE partnership

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Darren Lampert, CEO at GrowGeneration Corporation (NASDAQ: GRWG)

Ever wondered what it's like to go from a private company to a public company? Darren Lampert, CEO at GrowGeneration Corp, has lived through this transition and has shared his experience in our interview. Here are some highlights from the interview:

- Life as a CEO

- Why go public in the first place?

- Acquiring versus building

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Martin Richenhagen, former CEO of AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO)

Have you ever wondered why international deals fail so often? Hear from AGCO Corporation's former CEO, Martin Richenhagen, about how leaders can prevent these types of deals from failing. In this episode you'll hear:

- Stories of international deals Martin's worked on

- The keys to a successful international deal

- The importance of brand awareness