M&A Science

How to Set Clear M&A Objectives: M&A Advice from a Former Marine

May 31, 2018
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Marine Corps Way to Wind Wall Street
04:13 • 3min
3
The Marines' Long-Term Strategic Objective
07:00 • 3min
4
Are Your Tactics Aligned With Your Long-Term Strategic Objective?
09:58 • 2min
5
How to Stay Aligned With the Long-Term Objective?
11:36 • 2min
6
Are You Aware of Innovation?
14:01 • 2min
7
The Importance of Taking a Stand
15:45 • 3min
8
Taking a Stand, I'll Help You Get the Best Deal
18:39 • 2min
9
Is It Easy to Fire People?
21:08 • 3min
10
I Don't Hate You but I Can't Get Taller and Grow Hair
24:02 • 2min
11
Don't Think It's Only About the Money, You Will Lose
25:41 • 3min
12
What Do You Do Better Than Anyone on the Planet?
28:24 • 2min
13
What Do You Do Better Than Everyone Else?
30:01 • 2min
14
The CEO of a Company Understands Their Weaknesses and Strengths
32:05 • 2min
15
What Happens After the Transaction Is Complete?
33:50 • 2min
16
Is There a Way to Bridge That Perspective?
35:28 • 3min
17
Controlling Timing in M&A
38:09 • 2min
18
I Have a Plan to Kill Everyone You Meet
40:36 • 2min
19
Is There a Debt Capacity?
42:37 • 2min
20
Preparation Is the Key to a Successful Sale Process
44:46 • 4min
21
Marine Corps Discipline Isn't a Marine Corps Discipline
48:27 • 3min
22
How Do Bankers Talk People Into Things?
51:11 • 5min