In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk through what it looks like to navigate a deal — from stepping out of daily ops to prepping management decks, surviving diligence, and leaning on the right people to keep it all going.

(This is episode two in a four-part series, so stay tuned for more to come!)

Tune in for topics like...

👉 Why Kenji Stepped Away From Operating (00:00)
👉 Management Presentations & Matthew Taking Over (02:20)
👉 What Happens When Everyone’s Great? (06:05)
👉 Where Shit Gets Real: LOIs (07:13)
👉 Deal Structures Are Crazy (08:55)
👉 The Most Important: Culture & Team (10:29)
👉 Diligence = Tequila Time (14:02)
👉 The Importance of Bankers & Lawyers (16:20)
👉 The Emotional Aspect Of This Deal (18:48)
👉 Our Forums Were So Helpful (21:01)
👉 Being Ready For Deals To Die (22:36)
👉 Until You Sign The LOI…(23:48)
👉 How Your (Future) Partners Work With You (26:00)
👉 Not To Burst Your Bubble, But… (27:10)

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