J. Michael Fischer Jr.

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Managing Director at DBD Investment Bank

New York, New York, United States

Overview

J. Michael Fischer Jr. is the Managing Director at DBD Investment Bank, specializing in M&A, capital formation, and corporate finance for middle-market companies. A high-energy banker, he guides founders through scaling and acquisitions. He earned a bachelors in international business from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is the incoming VP of ACG New Jersey.

He is passionate about holistic vitality, personal development, and fitness, integrating these principles into his business advisory roles. A speaker, writer, and podcast host of "Going Beyond the Deal, " he explores what truly drives success beyond financials. He lives in Central New Jersey with his wife and daughter.

His career journey is unconventional; he dropped out of college to be a guitarist in a rock band before rising from a bank teller to an investment banker.

Personality Overview

Requires Proof

Curious But Skeptical

Friendly But Slow

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions

Topics They Care About

Scaling Businesses
Advises founders on responsible scaling, navigating acquisitions, and building long-term value through disciplined strategy and capital alignment.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Leads M&A advisory at DBD Investment Bank. He frequently moderates and speaks at industry events on crafting successful acquisition models.
Holistic Vitality
Deeply interested in vitality and sustainable performance. He advises fitness-related enterprises and discusses personal growth and resilience on podcasts.

Media Appearances

Managing Director of DBD Investment Bank M&A and .... Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Managing Director of DBD Investment Bank – M&A Podcast Episode. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Work History

5-2024
Managing Director at DBD Investment Bank
10-2019 - 5-2024
Vice President at Columbia Bank
8-2019
Vice President at ACG New Jersey
5-2016 - 10-2019
Vice President at First Bank NJ
10-2011 - 5-2016
Assistant Vice President at Fulton Bank of New Jersey

Education

2009 - 2011
Bachelors from Fairleigh Dickinson University
Six Sigma Green Belt from Southern Methodist University

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Insights For Selling To J. Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with J. Michael is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from J. Michael

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will J. Michael move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can J. Michael take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And J. Michael

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