the deal table

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the Deal Table

Lane serves as Co-Host of The Deal Table, a long-form podcast centered on the real-world dynamics of mergers and acquisitions. The show explores how businesses are built, grown, financed, and ultimately transitioned, with honest conversations that go beyond headlines and highlight what actually happens inside the deal process.

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Amazon Best-Selling M&A Author

Drawing on decades of experience as a successful entrepreneur, banker, and M&A advisor, Lane Carrick provides the definitive framework for assessing, maximizing, and exiting business value. Discover how to identify strategic acquisitions and ensure a profitable and successful company sale.

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Optima Mergers & Acquisitions

I am the Managing Director of Optima Mergers & Acquisitions, a leading middle market M&A firm based in Dallas, TX. In my role as Managing Director, I oversee every transaction brought to market by team to ensure a smooth exit for every Founder.

Mr. Carrick is Available on a Select Basis for Speaking Engagements Regarding The Optima Advantage

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