From Zero to $1B in 18 Months with Alan Gessel | This Is M&A

Can you scale from zero to $1.2B in under 2 years?
Alan Gessel has... five times! In this episode, the CEO of Graystone Corporate breaks down how he built operations, raised capital, and managed risk while scaling at extreme speed.

Alan Gessel is a serial founder, investor, and the current CEO of Graystone Corporate. His resume spans C-suite roles at global firms like Aramark and Sodexo, and his leadership has taken teams from five to 4,500 employees. With over 30 years across buy-side, sell-side, and capital raises, Alan blends operator instinct with strategic depth.

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Learn more about Alan Gessel:
Email: alan@graystonecorporate.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alangessel/
Website: https://www.graystonecorporate.com/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/graystonecorporate/ 

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:31 The First Move You Must Make To Grow Fast
05:34 Why Top Performers Are 400% More Productive
10:31 The Critical Difference Between Growth And Scaling
14:45 The "Beware Of Squirrels" Rule For Founders
24:09 Systems You Need Before You Hit The Gas
32:08 Bootstrapping Vs. Raising Capital: How To Choose
45:01 Conclusion And Contact Information