From an interview in 2023, Bill explains how he got into investment banking.
The backstory of how "Mergers & Acquisitions" came together
From an interview in 2023, Bill discusses the importance of the M&A process, and as a corollary, writing a booked helped him learn how he learns.
Some quick thoughts on the differences between venture capital and private equity.
Typical idea Bill poses to those with stubbornly bad ideas
Bill describes why the lazy interviewer question, "tell me your strengths and weaknesses" is actually a great question...assuming someone is suitably prepared to answer it. Instead of platitudinous dribble, Bill recommends a person engage in a deep, introspective examination of what they're good at, and what they're bad at.
In Bill's view, our education system is missing two big pieces: 1) helping kids learn how they learn, and 2) helping them determine strengths and weaknesses.
So, you want to be an investment banker? Here are the five essential skills you should have before attempting to break into the industry.
Warning! This clip delves into accounting minutia. Bill discusses the importance of the cash flow statement, the most overlooked (and ignored) accounting document.
Timing the market is a common misconception for business owners thinking about selling their companies. Bill explains why macroeconomic factors are not as important as people think.
Timing the market is a common misconception for business owners thinking about selling their companies. Bill explains why macroeconomic factors are not as important as people think.
From an interview in 2023, Bill discusses the importance of the M&A process, and as a corollary, writing a book helped him learn how he learns.