In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk through what it looks like to navigate a deal โ from stepping out of daily ops to prepping management decks, surviving diligence, and leaning on the right people to keep it all going.
(This is episode two in a four-part series, so stay tuned for more to come!)
Tune in for topics like...
๐ Why Kenji Stepped Away From Operating (
00:00)
๐ Management Presentations & Matthew Taking Over (
02:20)
๐ What Happens When Everyoneโs Great? (
06:05)
๐ Where Shit Gets Real: LOIs (
07:13)
๐ Deal Structures Are Crazy (
08:55)
๐ The Most Important: Culture & Team (
10:29)
๐ Diligence = Tequila Time (
14:02)
๐ The Importance of Bankers & Lawyers (
16:20)
๐ The Emotional Aspect Of This Deal (
18:48)
๐ Our Forums Were So Helpful (
21:01)
๐ Being Ready For Deals To Die (
22:36)
๐ Until You Sign The LOIโฆ(
23:48)
๐ How Your (Future) Partners Work With You (
26:00)
๐ Not To Burst Your Bubble, Butโฆ (
27:10)
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