As The Deal Turns
Dramatizing the High-Stakes World of Private Equity
Join host Chris as he takes you behind the scenes of the most dramatic deals in private equity, turning complex financial scenarios into compelling stories that captivate and educate.
Chris Nolte
Founder
Kayana and Kayana Capital
Meet Your Host
Chris
With years of experience in the business world as founder of Kayana, Chris brings a unique perspective to the complex world of private equity deals.
His talent for storytelling transforms intricate financial transactions into compelling narratives, making the high-stakes world of PE accessible and engaging for everyone.
Each episode of “As The Deal Turns” combines Chris’s business acumen with dramatic storytelling, creating an educational experience that feels more like premium entertainment.
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Dive into the most compelling stories from the world of private equity, where every deal has a twist and every negotiation could change everything.
Episode 2
NewPrivate to Private Equity
In this episode, host Chris Nolte dives into the human side of a private equity acquisition of a Chicago-based HVAC company.
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Episode 3
NewBolt-On Acquisition — North Shore: Buy vs. Build in Private Equity
The high-stakes “buy vs. build” dilemma unfolds as Monroe Family Capital weighs the strategic value of a premium bolt-on acquisition against the risks of organic growth in a competitive HVAC market.
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Episode 4
NewRoll, Sell, or Buy? The Decision Matrix Every Operator Eventually Faces
Right now on As The Deal Turns, Chris Nolte dissects a pivotal turning point in the deal narrative: the unexpected exit of the founder and the critical decision matrix facing the operator.
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Why Listen
- 1Real operator decisions, not theory.
- 2Deal math explained without dumbing it down.
- 3Clean takeaways you can use Monday.
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