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Going Beyond the Deal

Going Beyond the Deal

著者： J. Michael Fischer Jr | DBD Investment Bank
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 Welcome to Going Beyond The Deal. The show for founders, business owners, and professionals who want to grow smarter, achieve bigger exits, and build a legacy that lasts. Your host is no other than, J. Michael Fischer Jr – connector, life-long student of personal growth, and Managing Director at DBD – a bespoke investment bank that helps businesses handle big financial moves. Each week, we look beyond the numbers and the deals to talk about what really drives success. You'll hear from entrepreneurs, strategists, and top performers about the mindset, habits, and decisions that help businesses — and people — keep moving forward. If you're getting ready to sell, raise capital, or just level up — you're in the right place.Copyright © 2025 DBD Partners LLC マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 個人ファイナンス 経済学
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  • 36 | Ian Wishingrad – How to Love the Hustle: Lessons for Building Brands That Win

    36 | Ian Wishingrad – How to Love the Hustle: Lessons for Building Brands That Win
    2026/03/17
    What if the secret to lasting business growth isn’t the deal you close, but the people you connect with next?In this episode, J. Michael Fisher Jr. welcomes Ian Wishingrad, Three Wishes Cereal co-founder and CMO, master connector, and longtime ad strategist, for a revealing journey through the human side of building explosive brands. Discover why getting on the shelf is only the beginning, and how authentic relationships, polite persistence, and radical self-awareness drive the hardest-won victories in business and life.Ready to skip the pain of aimless networking and wasted investments? Listen now for exclusive, actionable mindsets you won’t find on any “how I built it” thread. The shelf is crowded, your window for breakout impact is now, and this episode gives you a proven edge other founders are still Googling for.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The year-long hustle: How a “no” became a friendship with a Fortune 10 CMO[00:03:33] – The moment agency life wasn’t enough and the spark that launched Three Wishes[00:05:04] – A cereal idea ahead of its time: Real-life FOMO, big sacrifices, and getting on the shelf[00:08:13] – “Antiquing for people”: The winning (and weird) ingredient behind breakthrough connections[00:10:16] – Polite persistence decoded: How to keep doors opening when everyone else gives up[00:12:02] – Staying on the shelf: What retailers secretly care about and how Ian cracked the code[00:13:13] – Chasing the elusive marketing flywheel: Why smart teams still haven’t found THE answer[00:17:00] – Truth bomb: Why Ian will never run operations and the habit that makes him a better founderMentioned ResourcesThree Wishes CerealAdweek’s "I'm With the Brand"Stew Leonard’sWhole FoodsWegmansCatalina CrunchMagic SpoonFairlifeBonzaSieteAllbirdsWarby ParkerGrazaFishwifeDavid ProteinRXBARAbout the GuestIan Wishingrad is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Three Wishes, the fast-scaling better-for-you cereal brand disrupting breakfast aisles nationwide. Formerly the founder of the award-winning Big Eyed Wish ad agency, Ian is recognized for his high-EQ, relationship-powered approach to both brand-building and business growth. He’s hosted Adweek’s “I’m With the Brand” and is admired for his uncanny ability to turn even a “no” into a real connection.🔗 LinkedIn | Website | Instagram | XImportant LinksFeel Fully Alive: The 5 Dimensions of Vitality gives you the framework to thrive. Get your copy here.Stay Ahead in Business: Michael shares strategies to boost your financial decisions. Read his latest blog.Grow Your Wealth: Book a call with DBD Investment BankGoing Beyond the Deal is an original podcast brought to you by J. Michael Fischer Jr. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
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    22 分
  • 35 | Confidentiality in a Sales Process

    35 | Confidentiality in a Sales Process
    2026/02/17

    Are you terrified that even considering selling your business could unleash chaos or expose your intentions to the wrong people?

    This episode is a must-listen for founders and owners who want to explore life-changing financial options, minus the drama. J. Michael Fisher Jr., trusted investment banker and Managing Director at DBD Partners, reveals the mindset and real-world structures behind true confidentiality in business sales, long before you commit to a deal.

    Learn why calm, disciplined processes protect not only your value, but your sanity and your relationships. Discover the crucial difference between brokers who push and advisors who empower, and uncover how to quietly test the waters without exposing what you’ve built.

    Tune in now. The biggest risks are the secrets you don’t control. Don’t wait to safeguard your legacy or your leverage. This episode off


    Timestamped Highlights

    [00:00] – The secret cost behind premature deal rumors… and why the best processes never feel rushed

    [00:01:29] – Founders’ hidden crossroads: What really triggers the decision to sell

    [00:02:12] – Why your biggest risk isn’t selling, but losing control of your own story

    [00:03:21] – How a single loose comment can upend everything you’ve built

    [00:03:52] – Exposing the “NDA myth”: Why paperwork is not real confidentiality

    [00:04:47] – Buyer temperament exposed: Why discretion matters more than a big offer

    [00:05:38] – Who should protect you—partner or pushy broker—and how to spot the difference

    [00:06:54] – Permission granted: Why holding back is powerful, and how you can explore quietly



    Important Links
    1. Feel Fully Alive: The 5 Dimensions of Vitality gives you the framework to thrive. Get your copy here.
    2. Stay Ahead in Business: Michael shares strategies to boost your financial decisions. Read his latest blog.
    3. Grow Your Wealth: Book a call with DBD Investment Bank



    Going Beyond the Deal is an original podcast brought to you by J. Michael Fischer Jr. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
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    8 分
  • 34 | Vanessa Quigley | The Emotional Breakthrough That Changed Her Business

    34 | Vanessa Quigley | The Emotional Breakthrough That Changed Her Business
    2026/02/10

    What would you give to build a business that actually supports your life, not competes with it?

    Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks and mother of seven, reveals the raw, uplifting story behind turning everyday family chaos into a brand that disrupts an entire industry.

    In this episode, J. Michael Fisher Jr. goes deep with Vanessa on performing under pressure, the unexpected resilience of busy parents, and the pivotal moment where nostalgia changed everything. They pull back the curtain on life-first company culture, the illusion of “perfect” business journeys, and the radical clarity it takes to lead at work and at home.

    Skip this, and risk getting trapped in a business that burns you out. Listen now for exclusive, hard-won wisdom you won’t find anywhere else. Your sanity and your future self will thank you.

    Timestamped Highlights

    [00:01:32] – From opera dreams to motherhood: When life throws you a creative plot twist

    [00:03:38] – The heart-stopping moment of mom guilt that sparked Chatbooks’ invention

    [00:05:30] – Can being a performer secretly make you a stronger entrepreneur?

    [00:13:32] – Why seeing “take my money!” beats a decade of polite indifference

    [00:17:19] – The unexpected upside and stress of co-founding a company with your spouse

    [00:20:24] – The revolutionary power of “subscribing to your life”… and why customers obsessed over it

    [00:33:06] – Be a grownup: Vanessa’s approach to boundaries and real-life culture at work

    [00:43:09] – When doing business your way finally clicks, and how to own your unique journey



    Mentioned Resources
    1. Instagram
    2. Substack
    3. Make A Wish Foundation
    4. Best Friends Animal Society
    5. United Way
    6. Meta
    7. Utah Foster Family Network
    8. The Stone Pony (music venue)



    About the Guest

    Vanessa Quigley is the Co-Founder and Chatbooker in Chief at Chatbooks, the innovative company helping millions of families turn everyday photos into meaningful, lasting keepsakes with zero fuss. A proud mother of seven and passionate storyteller, Vanessa brings a performer’s flair, a parent’s heart, and over a decade of hands-on brand-building experience to her leadership at Chatbooks. She’s a sought-after voice on entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and the life-changing power of family memories.

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    49 分
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