In this episode of the Karma School of Business podcast, Sean Mooney interviews Jay Hernandez, head of the industrial technology practice at Raymond James. They discuss the current state of the M&A markets and offer insights for both sellers and buyers. Hernandez emphasizes the importance of preparation for sellers, advising them to engage advisors early and thoroughly prepare their businesses for the M&A process. He also urges buyers to come prepared and do their homework before pursuing a deal. Additionally, Mooney and Hernandez share their latest life hacks, including the use of sous vide cooking for perfectly cooked steaks.
1:22 - Jay's background and origin story
8:21 - The return to normalcy in the deal market
14:22 - What sellers should know before going to an investment bank
24:08 - What buyers should know before going to an investment bank
29:03 - An IB response to new LOIs
34:12 - Jay's life hack: sous vide
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Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business