Jay Hernandez, Raymond James | M&A Market Dynamics: Essential Preparations for Buyers and Sellers

Written by Sean Mooney | Apr 28, 2026 9:18:11 AM

EPISODE 39

Jay Hernandez, Raymond James | M&A Market Dynamics: Essential Preparations for Buyers and Sellers

In the latest episode of the Karma School of Business podcast, Sean Mooney, alongside Jay Hernandez from Raymond James, dives into the nuances of the M&A market. They offer actionable insights for both buyers and sellers, emphasizing the critical importance of preparation. The conversation also veers into personal territory, with Hernandez sharing a culinary life hack involving sous vide cooking for achieving the perfect steak.

Episode Highlights:

1:22 - Introduction to Jay Hernandez and his M&A background 8:21 - Analyzing the current state of the M&A market 14:22 - Advice for sellers on engaging with investment banks 24:08 - Tips for buyers on preparing for investment bank interactions 29:03 - How investment banks handle new Letters of Intent (LOIs) 34:12 - Jay's culinary life hack: sous vide for the perfect steak

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