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Inside the PE Playbook: Post-Acquisition Strategy with John Bisack
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In this episode, Shawn sits down with John Bisack, an experienced operational strategist and advisor who specializes in helping private equity-backed companies navigate the critical post-acquisition phase. With a background in transforming businesses for profitability, growth, and long-term scalability, John brings deep insights into what it really takes to deliver on the promises of a private equity deal—beyond the closing table.
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals before making business decisions.
🎧 What You’ll Learn:- A behind-the-scenes look at what happens after a company is acquired by a PE firm
- The biggest operational and cultural challenges businesses face post-acquisition
- How John identifies inefficiencies and aligns with PE growth expectations
- The difference between value delivered vs. services performed—and why that distinction matters
- Real-world insights into change management, KPI tracking, and pricing strategy
- Post-acquisition integration and value creation
- Operational due diligence and strategic alignment
- Cost efficiency without compromising growth
- Building leadership alignment and managing expectations
- PE investor communications and performance reporting
- Long-term strategies for maximizing valuation at exit
💼 LinkedIn: John Bisack
256 episodes
Manage episode 483757790 series 2653985
In this episode, Shawn sits down with John Bisack, an experienced operational strategist and advisor who specializes in helping private equity-backed companies navigate the critical post-acquisition phase. With a background in transforming businesses for profitability, growth, and long-term scalability, John brings deep insights into what it really takes to deliver on the promises of a private equity deal—beyond the closing table.
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals before making business decisions.
🎧 What You’ll Learn:- A behind-the-scenes look at what happens after a company is acquired by a PE firm
- The biggest operational and cultural challenges businesses face post-acquisition
- How John identifies inefficiencies and aligns with PE growth expectations
- The difference between value delivered vs. services performed—and why that distinction matters
- Real-world insights into change management, KPI tracking, and pricing strategy
- Post-acquisition integration and value creation
- Operational due diligence and strategic alignment
- Cost efficiency without compromising growth
- Building leadership alignment and managing expectations
- PE investor communications and performance reporting
- Long-term strategies for maximizing valuation at exit
💼 LinkedIn: John Bisack
256 episodes
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