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Surviving An Acquisition (or Merger)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

We go from questionable health oversharing to a serious playbook for surviving mergers and acquisitions without getting blindsided. We break down why companies buy other companies, how that decision affects your job, and what we’d do right away to protect our careers. • colon cancer screening and why health stigma keeps people from getting checked • why M&A creates fear through uncertainty and loss of control • the two big acquisition motives: technology or customers and how that changes outcomes • red flags for hostile acquisitions and why updating your resume can’t wait • who tends to be safest after a deal: knowledge holders, key sales relationships, niche expertise • why “be likable” is a real retention strategy and how to add value without overstepping • researching the acquiring company’s history and the CEO’s patterns before you trust promises • turning an acquisition into a strong resume story and testing your market value • retention contracts, bonus hooks, and why a lawyer review can save you later join our Discord. You can do that by clicking the link in the show notes. Also, in that link, there's access to our Patreon. Please share this with your friends. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

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