From the United States Marine Corps to Wall Street, Eric Gleacher believes the world belongs to the aggressive. After one round of golf with the right person, the trajectory of his career changed as he pursued his dream of working in finance. After only four years at Lehman Brothers, Eric became a partner and was a large part of establishing the merger and acquisition department. Against the advice of many around him, Gleacher left Lehman Brothers to start his own firm. These risks and experiences have culminated in Gleacher’s book, Risk, Reward, Repeat. Listen as David and Eric discuss the indelible impact of the Marines, working with flawless integrity, and how to take the right risks.

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The story behind Eric’s new book, Risk. Reward. Repeat
How golf helped Eric get to Wall Street
Where mergers and acquisitions all started
What the Marines taught Eric about confidence, integrity, and leadership
How to take risks in your career
How the My Nickel argument can transform your meetings with potential clients

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#61: Eric Gleacher, Mergers and Acquisitions Business Pioneer—Take the Right Risks