Dealmaking without the B.S.
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Dealmaking without the B.S.
Designed for the decision-makers navigating complex, high-stakes transactions, This is M&A is your front-row seat to the real world of mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic moves.
Whether you’re a CEO, founder, corporate development leader, or senior executive, this podcast is for you.
From Zero to $1B in 18 Months with Alan Gessel | This Is M&A
This Is M&A Podcast
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From Zero to $1B in 18 Months with Alan Gessel | This Is M&A
Can you scale from zero to $1.2B in under 2 years? Alan Gessel has... five times! In this episode, the CEO of Graystone Corporate breaks down how he built operations, raised capital, and managed risk while scaling at extreme speed.
Alan Gessel is a serial founder, investor, and the current CEO of Graystone Corporate. His resume spans C-suite roles at global firms like Aramark and Sodexo, and his leadership has taken teams from five to 4,500 employees. With over 30 years across buy-side, sell-side, and capital raises, Alan blends operator instinct with strategic depth.
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Learn more about Alan Gessel: Email: alan@graystonecorporate.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alangessel/ Website: https://www.graystonecorporate.com/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/graystonecorporate/Â
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Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:31 The First Move You Must Make To Grow Fast 05:34 Why Top Performers Are 400% More Productive 10:31 The Critical Difference Between Growth And Scaling 14:45 The "Beware Of Squirrels" Rule For Founders 24:09 Systems You Need Before You Hit The Gas 32:08 Bootstrapping Vs. Raising Capital: How To Choose 45:01 Conclusion And Contact Information
This Is M&A Podcast
Dealmaking without the B.S.
Designed for the decision-makers navigating complex, high-stakes transactions, This is M&A is your front-row seat to the real world of mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic moves.
Whether you’re a CEO, founder, corporate development leader, or senior executive, this podcast is for you.
