M&A Access Podcast

Emily Ackerman shares her journey in the M&A space, highlighting the importance of community and relationships in business. She discusses the dynamics of M&A, the value of networking, and industry challenges. Gina Gallutia emphasizes personal connections, the role of local news, and the significance of emotional intelligence. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted discussion on com...

Tommy Mixon shares his journey in the insurance industry, detailing experiences from Georgia to a key role at IMA Financial Group. He emphasizes the importance of relationships with private equity firms and understanding client needs. The role of insurance in mergers and acquisitions is discussed, along with current challenges in commercial auto insurance and the integration of AI tools. The conve...

Hear from middle market M&A executives with deep private equity and strategic transactional experience as they discuss market dynamics that bring us to where we stand currently in the M&A cycle, including data on closed deals. The discussion will include current market characteristics and statistics, including deal volume, valuation and leverage dynamics, as well as trends under way that w...

Learn how private equity firms utilize operating partners to create value during the life cycle of an investment, including sourcing, diligence, execution, and strategic oversight, to differentiate in a competitive market.

This podcast episode will provide an overview on the rise and growth trends within the independent sponsor community and the advantages and disadvantages these firms face when breaking away from traditional private equity models. Trends show that more and more LP investors consider allocating capital to independent sponsor deals that present higher yield potential without the management fees and p...

Failed deals represent costly sunk time—until they become valuable learning opportunities. This panel examines why processes collapse (valuation gaps, diligence surprises, structural issues) and how to reposition assets for successful relaunch. Deal veterans will share hard-won insights on retooling investment theses, rebuilding buyer momentum, and structuring around previous sticking points to ma...

In M&A, culture is rarely measured—and often blamed. This keynote cuts through the fluff to show why culture isn’t just part of the deal… it is the deal. Using the proven framework—Leaders Create Culture -> Culture Drives Behavior -> Behavior Delivers Results— you’ll learn how to lead through change, not in spite of it. You’ll also discover the Culture Calculator, a proprietary tool that...

In this episode of the M&A Access Show, host Lindsey Wendler moderates a dynamic panel featuring Ryan Broyle, Dean Peterson, Aaron Pinegar, and Gregory Wilder. Together, they explore how external factors—like tariffs and evolving tax codes—can significantly shape the outcome of mergers and acquisitions. The discussion moves beyond theory, offering tactical advice for advisors, investors, and b...

In this premier episode of the M&A Access Show , we dive deep into how artificial intelligence is shaping the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape—far beyond the buzz of ChatGPT. Host John Cohan moderates a roundtable featuring M&A leaders including Jacob Andra, Bill McCalpin, Justin Nelson, George Sandmann, and Dr. Sean Saunders. Together, they explore how AI is revolutionizing so...