With M&A activity picking up, this episode of ExecutiveEDGE explores how business owners can prepare for a smoother exit and avoid common pitfalls in the sale process. We also break down why customer loyalty has become a board-level growth signal—and how leaders should track it alongside revenue, risk, and performance. Subscribe to ExecutiveEDGE for insights that help you move first and move right.

Episode Resources

Looking to Exit? How to Smooth Out the Sale Process https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337532/looking-to-exit-how-to-smooth-out-…

Customer Loyalty Just Got a Board Seat https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55338832/customer-loyalty-just-got-a-board-…

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Mergers and acquisitions are officially heating up again—and the playbook has changed. In this episode of The Executive Edge, we break down why U.S. deal value is on track to surpass $2 trillion in 2025, what’s driving fierce buyer competition, and how leaders can position their businesses as top-tier acquisition targets. We also explore the renewed relevance of case studies in a fast-moving, AI-driven business landscape, revealing why this classic storytelling tool is becoming a strategic advantage for executives.

Episode Resources

M&A is Back. What to Know About Joining the Hunt

https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55336517/ma-is-back-what-to-know-about-join…

Are Case Studies Worth the Effort?

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On this episode of the ExecutiveEdge we unpack the latest ExecutiveEdge Newsletter, diving into how many organizations have started booking real gains from their work with the technology, sharing how a few critical priorities can help your team book similar successes. We also cover how revenue operations aligns marketing, sales, and customer success around a single, measurable system to turn scattered data into coordinated actions that drive revenue growth and retention.

Episode Resource (Breaking Down Silos: RevOps Reinvents Marketing/Sales Dynamic to Accelerate Growth) https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55329996/breaking-down-silos-revops-reinven…

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On this episode of the ExecutiveEdge we unpack the latest ExecutiveEdge Newsletter, highlighting insights from Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR for 2026 planning through an economic lens. We also dive into how amid inflation, tech shifts and global tension, scenario planning can help leaders navigate uncertainty, sharing tips on how to scenario plan to make an impact in your company!

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