M&A Highlights from Ambitious CEOs - EP.253

Welcome to a special holiday episode of Think Like an Owner! For this unique experiment, we’ve compiled highlights, concepts, and invaluable ideas from some of our most popular episodes, creating a "mega episode" filled with wisdom from multiple accomplished guests. The focus? M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)—a topic that captivated our audience throughout the year. This episode features clips from insightful conversations with: Roland Lessard, Co-CEO of Morningside (Episode 209) Tom Klein, Co-CEO and partner at Morningside (Episode 220) Jeff Homer, CEO of Ensemble (Episode 238) Henry Schuck, Founder and CEO of ZoomInfo (Episode 218) Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology (Episode 207) Organized into six key segments, this episode dives deep into the essential elements of M&A: (00:02:31) High-Level Overview – Why M&A creates value. (00:11:58) CEO Perspectives – Unique lenses on M&A benefits. (00:17:42) Building the Team – Essential roles for M&A success. (00:28:52) Integration Strategies – Different approaches for blending organizations. (00:43:12) Deal Organization – Managing the complexity of M&A processes. (00:53:03) Working with Lenders – Practical insights on leveraging debt in M&A. Each segment includes two curated clips from the featured CEOs, offering diverse perspectives and actionable takeaways. This experimental format is designed to bring you condensed value, just in time for the holidays. Listen weekly and follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn.  Learn more about Alex and Think Like an Owner at https://tlaopodcast.com/

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