{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6154431171aa81001261441c/61d80cab3ccaf80013cbed33?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Chris Mozolewski | Past, Present, and Future of the Merger & Acquisition Space","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6154431171aa81001261441c/1634430867056-e92d7d75eb511c23f315ad041d474be0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Although mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) aim to enhance business opportunities, growing in areas a company or a group of companies are not serving at their full potential or simply getting a more significant share of a market, when M&amp;A is all, and only about the numbers, they're doomed to suffer.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Today, to talk about the right way of doing mergers and acquisitions is Chris Mozolewski, CFO of Decoded Advertising, a company recently acquired by the S4 Capital Group.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore the factors companies should consider before launching themselves into the intricate path of mergers and acquisitions. We discuss the importance of considering how cultures will mesh, come together, and work in the new environment. Chris also highlighted the importance of effective and fluid communications to ensure peaceful and smooth transitions; he shared some of his own experiences in merging processes and some of the biggest learnings and discoveries he made along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in and listen to <strong>episode 5 </strong>of <strong>The Chemistry Factor </strong>and discover a more humane and culture-centered look at mergers and acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:</strong></p><ul><li>You've been in the agency world for almost 30 years. What do you love about it? (2:42)</li><li>What do you think are the challenges that startups and tech entrepreneurs will face in merger or acquisition situations? (4:59)</li><li>What would you say are some of the values that you find most helpful when it comes to M&amp;A? (6:56)</li><li>What challenges have you experienced due to the pandemic related to the merger that you're doing now? (9:32)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>About how the changes of the business world affect the dynamics of mergers &amp; acquisitions (4:32)</li><li>Why M&amp;A that are all about the numbers tend to suffer (7:13)</li><li>About the things, we can discover from ourselves and our companies when dealing with challenges (11:28)</li><li>Why communication has a crucial role in the M&amp;A space (16:14)</li><li>What are the things entrepreneurs should be aware of before starting a business (18:32)</li><li>Chris shares an inspirational peak moment of his career (22:41)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Decoded Advertising <a href=\"https://decodedadvertising.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Chris:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mozolewski-9232168\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's Connect:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://thechemistryfactor.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/barneyfeinberg/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ChemistryFactor/?modal=admin_todo_tour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/chemistryfactor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Coach Barney"}