
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.
Howard Turk went from practicing law to running a title insurance startup and then to building the leading M&A firm for the title industry. Host Nick Olsen and Howard, founder of Turk & Company, discuss why industry focus matters and how a workflow-driven process speeds up deals. They also cover how a blog brings in clients, and why “help” is the foundation of Howard’s business model. Howard also explains why M&A works a lot like a dating service.
Key Topics:
Howard Turk’s path from law to M&A
Why industry focus and specialization matter
Workflow-driven deal processes
How industry knowledge reveals risk and value in diligence
Building trust through transparency and helpfulness
Using blogs and thought leadership to attract clients
Managing large deals remotely and efficiently
How industry experts and bankers work together on deals
About the Show:
The M&A Mastermind Podcast provides actionable insights and effective strategies tailored for dealmakers in the lower middle market. Hosted by Nick Olsen, the show features conversations with leading industry experts who share valuable knowledge on topics such as industry intelligence, deal management, collaborative successes, and specialized expertise. Listeners who support small to medium-sized business owners will find practical tactics and advice they can immediately apply to advance their mastery in mergers and acquisitions.
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Resources: Turk & Company | Cornerstone International Alliance
Keywords: M&A, industry focus, workflow, title insurance, health sciences, strategic advisory, deal process, industry expertise, unconventional thinking, sector-specific investment banking, thought leadership, lower middle market M&A, due diligence, client attraction
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