The M&A Mastermind Podcast features thought leaders who specialize in the lower middle market space and share their experiences and expertise across key areas of execution, such as: market analysis, lead generation, deal management, strategic partnerships, buyer access and much more.
With host Nick Olsen, each episode’s ”mastermind” will share ways in which they have found success in navigating the M&A industry to best support the small-to-medium sized private business owners they focus on serving.
The M&A Mastermind Podcast is your go-to source for the latest industry trends and strategies to level up your M&A practice.
The show features thought leaders who specialize in the lower middle market space and share their experiences and expertise across key areas of execution, such as: market analysis, lead generation, deal management, strategic partnerships, buyer access and much more.
With host Nick Olsen, each episode’s ”mastermind” will share ways in which they have found success in navigating the M&A industry to best support the small-to-medium sized private business owners they focus on serving.
In this episode of the M&A Mastermind podcast, host Nick Olsen interviews Fred Joyal, a marketing expert and author of ‘Super Bold’. Fred shares his journey from co-founding 1-800-DENTIST to becoming a boldness advocate. He discusses the importance of boldness in entrepreneurship, how to develop it as a skill, and the significance of building relationships without an agenda. The conversation also touches on the role of boldness in M&A negotiations and offers practical advice for listeners looking to enhance their boldness in both personal and professional settings.
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Some Key takeaways include:
- Boldness can be learned and is a life skill.
- Confidence is how you feel; boldness is what you do.
- Taking bold action when stakes are low prepares you for high-stakes situations.
- Building boldness is like building muscle; it requires practice.
- Embarrassment is a choice; you can choose not to be embarrassed.
- Networking without an agenda fosters genuine relationships.
- Boldness is crucial in M&A negotiations for better outcomes.
- You can create new neural pathways to become bolder.
- Curiosity and generosity can lead to unexpected opportunities.
- Daily prospecting is essential for developing boldness.
About the show:
The M&A Mastermind Podcast is your go-to source for the latest industry trends and strategies to level up your M&A practice.
The show features thought leaders who specialize in the lower middle market space and share their experiences and expertise across key areas of execution, such as: market analysis, lead generation, deal management, strategic partnerships, buyer access and much more.
With host Nick Olsen, each episode’s “mastermind” will share ways in which they have found success in navigating the M&A industry to best support the small-to-medium sized private business owners they focus on serving.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Fred Joyal and His Journey
07:09 Transitioning to Boldness: Fred’s New Mission
12:28 Defining Boldness: Action Over Confidence
20:44 Building the Boldness Muscle: Practical Steps
27:16 The Importance of Relationships Without Agenda
31:11 Boldness in M&A: Negotiating with Confidence
35:00 Final Thoughts and Advice on Boldness
Keywords: boldness, entrepreneurship, M&A, personal development, Fred Joyal, Super Bold, confidence, business strategy, networking, leadership
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