Steve Wiesner
Twenty-year investment banking and private equity veteran turned entrepreneur and owner of Watershed Associates, a negotiations training company; brings deep experience in roll-ups, buy-and-build strategies, and M&A integration challenges.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 42min
91 - 3 Rollup Mistakes That Will Cost You Millions with Steve Wiesner
In this conversation, Steve Wiesner, an entrepreneur with a 20-year background in investment banking and private equity, shares his transition to business ownership. He emphasizes the risks associated with private equity roll-ups and the necessity of smart acquisitions for growth. Steve discusses key mindset shifts required for success in entrepreneurship and highlights the importance of operational execution in managing acquisitions. His experiences shed light on navigating the complexities of business investments and the evolution of corporate finance.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 42min
287 - Best of 2025! From Wall Street to SMB: Unmasking the PE Roll-Up Playbook and Surviving the "People Tax" with Steve Wiesner
Steve Wiesner, a two-decade investment banking and private equity veteran turned entrepreneur who now runs Watershed Associates. He explains how roll-ups and multiple arbitrage let big funds consolidate fragmented markets. He also exposes the harsh realities of integration, the costly "people tax," and what makes a market ripe for buy-and-build strategies.
