Clara Sherman

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Associate, M&A Origination at Herringbone Digital

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Clara Sherman is an Associate of M&A Origination at Herringbone Digital, focusing on creating wealth for owners of local service businesses. With a background as a consultant at Oliver Wyman and a BBA from Texas McCombs School of Business, she leverages her experience in client services and relationship building to drive growth.

Clara is the co-founder of So Bam Fun, a company she started in 2024 to create a vibrant, modern community for Mahjong enthusiasts. She is passionate about making the game accessible and fostering meaningful connections through lessons and events, successfully building a multi-city brand.

She has turned her personal passion for Mahjong into a thriving business aimed at reinvigorating the game for a new generation.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

M&A Origination
Her current role focuses on working with owners of local businesses in dentistry, law, and home services to facilitate growth and create wealth.
Community Building
Founded So Bam Fun to connect people and foster community through the game of Mahjong, turning it into a lifestyle brand.
Entrepreneurship
As the co-founder and CEO of So Bam Fun, she leads brand strategy, partnerships, finance, and overall business operations.

Media Appearances

Behind the Scenes of M&A – BluShark Digital & Herringbone Digital. Featured in Potomac Business Capital Podcast

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Work History

6-2025
Associate, M&A Origination at Herringbone Digital
10-2024
Co-Founder & CEO at So Bam Fun
9-2023 - 6-2025
Consultant at Oliver Wyman
6-2022 - 8-2022
Summer Associate, Client Services Team at AlphaSights
6-2021 - 8-2021
Carrier Sales Intern at Arrive Logistics

Education

8-2019 - 5-2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from Texas McCombs School of Business
1-2022 - 5-2022
Education details unavailable from IES Abroad

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Insights For Selling To Clara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Clara is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Clara

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Clara move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Clara take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Clara

Personality Compatibility


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