Matthew Brandt

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Founder at Brandt Capital

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Matthew Brandt has over 40 years of experience scaling businesses in the U. S. and Asia, with a focus on EBITDA growth and successful exits. As the Founder of Brandt Capital, he now acquires companies from retiring owners. People who have worked with him describe him as a charismatic, sincere, and highly efficient networker and team leader.

Having lived in Greater China for 12 years, Matthew is adept at navigating complex cross-border alliances. He is a proponent of continuous learning, having completed the Advanced Management Program at The Wharton School and the Scaling Up coaching curriculum. Recently, he expressed a personal interest in learning a martial art for self-defense.

Unique fact: At age 64, he is actively seeking advice on which martial art to begin studying.

Personality Overview

Informal

Persuasive

Friendly But Fast

They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.  They like to keep things under control. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

Business Scaling
With over 40 years of experience and formal training in the "Scaling Up" methodology, he specializes in growing companies and increasing their valuation.
M&A Transactions
His current focus at Brandt Capital is acquiring companies with under $10M in revenue from retiring business owners, indicating deep expertise in M&A.
Cross-Border Business
He lived in Greater China for 12 years, co-founded a private equity platform there, and has extensive experience negotiating U. S. -Asia business deals.

Media Appearances

Matthew has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
Founder at Brandt Capital
10-2022 - 8-2023
Business Coaching Specialist at Scaling Up: A Gazelles Company
12-2021 - 3-2022
Director Of Operations at Men's Skincare Company
5-2021 - 2-2022
Director of Sales at Men's Skincare Company
1-2019 - 12-2019
EVP at Reparel

Education

2006 - 2006
AMP (48) from The Wharton School

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Exp : 6 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Brandt Capital
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Insights For Selling To Matthew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matthew is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matthew

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matthew move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Matthew take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Matthew

Personality Compatibility


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