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02:25

Sourcing the Right Deals with a Buyer-Led Approach

Ian and Thomas share how Brenton Point sources deals directly, focusing on cultural alignment and long-term fit. Their founder-to-founder model helps build trust early and streamline post-close execution.

Sourcing the Right Deals with a Buyer-Led Approach

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02:25

Streamlining Diligence and Integration

At Brenton Point, diligence and integration are tightly connected. Thomas and Ian explain how they divide responsibilities by function and use DealRoom to drive visibility, accountability, and faster execution.

Streamlining Diligence and Integration

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01:48

Tracking and Realizing Synergies

Ian Siekman and Thomas Dooling walk through how their team at Brenton Point tracks synergy opportunities—from procurement to personnel—using DealRoom as their central hub.

Tracking and Realizing Synergies

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04:45

Why Buyer-Led M&A Gives You the Edge

Thomas Dooling, M&A Analyst, and Ian Siekman, Principal at Brenton Point Capital Partners, explain how a buyer-led approach enables better pacing, more flexibility, and smoother integration planning.

Why Buyer-Led M&A Gives You the Edge

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01:37

Day-One Integration for Success

Michelle Alen explains how Block prioritizes collaboration on day one—ensuring tools, emails, and systems are live for acquired teams. She offers practical tips for balancing accuracy and speed in your Day 1 plan.

Day-One Integration for Success

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04:52

Live Q&A: Integration and Execution

In this candid Q&A, Michelle Alen answers questions about risk management, integration handoffs, and relationship-building with acquired teams. She shares lessons from leading M&A integration at Block.

Live Q&A: Integration and Execution

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02:54

Keeping Integration on Track

Michelle Alen discusses how Block manages multiple integrations without dedicated full-time resources. She shares tactical advice on documentation, communication, and knowledge sharing to avoid repeat questions and ensure accountability.

Keeping Integration on Track

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04:03

Creating a Repeatable M&A Playbook

Michelle Alen of Block shares how her team uses a repeatable M&A playbook to stay aligned across functions and deals. She outlines the tools and processes that enable faster onboarding, smoother transitions, and scalable execution.

Creating a Repeatable M&A Playbook

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03:52

The 5 Pillars of Buyer-Led M&A

This session breaks down the five pillars of Buyer-Led M&A™— a smarter, more strategic approach that puts buyers in control from sourcing through integration. Learn how Block applies these principles to align deal activity with long-term business goals.

The 5 Pillars of Buyer-Led M&A

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3:00

One Digital X DealRoom

Accelerate your next acquisition with the DealRoom M&A Platform and scale your national presence without drowning in Smartsheets, shared drives, and emails.

One Digital X DealRoom

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