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Black Diamond Equipment: Peter Metcalf

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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Navigating the Complexities of Business Acquisition

This chapter explores the challenging nine-month journey of negotiating the acquisition of Shannard Equipment, detailing the emotional strain it placed on the team. It highlights the pivotal role of their supportive network in finance and law, and the conflict with investors seeking majority control that forced a reevaluation of their deal terms.

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