Hosts
The Hosts
Our publications are hosted by practitioners — licensed bankers, M&A advisors, and capital markets attorneys who do the work they talk about.
Hosts & Co-Hosts
Behind the microphone
Joshua Wilson
Founder & Executive Producer, One Iron Network
Founder of One Iron Network and Principal at Smooth Stone Capital. M&A advisor with 2,000+ interviews across the lower-to-middle market. FINRA Series 79 & 63 licensed. Florida Real Estate Broker.
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Mike Blankenship
Partner, Winston Taylor LLP
Securities attorney focused on SPACs, capital markets transactions, and corporate governance.
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Chaz Churchwell
Owner, Churchwell Insurance Agency
Specializes in D&O and management liability for companies navigating SPAC transactions and public market transitions.
Jude David, JD, DCL, MBA
Managing Partner, FA Mergers
Managing Partner at FA Mergers, the M&A advisory firm that presents The Deal Podcast. Advises lower-middle-market business owners on preparing for and navigating a sale.
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Scott Shea
M&A Advisor and Partner, FA Mergers
Helped lead his family's four-generation business to a nine-figure exit, then built a private wealth practice advising business owners.
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Joining us on the road
Leaders who have joined our hosts in the chair for a run of episodes.
Jeremy Beyt
CEO & Co-founder, ThreeSixtyEight
Leads ThreeSixtyEight, building brand strategy, digital platforms, and campaigns for organizations planning their next chapter.
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Michael Hecht
President & CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Leads GNO, Inc., the economic development organization that recruits and grows business across Greater New Orleans.
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Matt Wolfe
Chief Marketing Officer, Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Leads marketing for GNO, Inc., selling Greater New Orleans to the companies and site selectors deciding where to grow.
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