How Positive Relationships Can Drive Success in M&A

Nicole Markowski, Manager - Corporate Development at Wipfli LLP

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More than the numbers, relationships can make or break a deal. Regardless of the deal rationale, strong, trusting connections between parties can lead to smoother negotiations, clearer communication, and a greater likelihood of mutual satisfaction in the end result.

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Nicole Markowski, Manager and Corporate Development at Wipfli LLP, delves into how positive relationships drive success in M&A.

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Things you will learn:

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The importance of relationships in M&A
Key people to build relationships with
How to foster and develop relationships
Handling resistant groups
People problems and how to address them

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Wipfli is a top 25 accounting and business advisory firm providing assurance, accounting, tax, and consulting services to clients across the United States. Founded in 1930, the firm executes a measured M&A approach with 3-5 acquisitions annually.

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Founded

1930

Website

http://wipfli.com

Nicole Markowski

Nicole Markowski brings a unique engineering perspective to M&A integration, having managed 30+ transactions across varying deal velocities at Wipfli and Ario. With a biomedical engineering degree from Marquette University and an MBA earned while managing acquisitions, she specializes in building scalable M&A processes that preserve the human element critical to professional services success. She has served as Director of Business Integration and Operations at Wipfli.