Matthew R. Bud

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Managing Partner at The Financial Executives Consulting Group, LLC

Weston, Connecticut, United States

Overview

Matthew R. Bud is the Chairman of The Financial Executives Networking Group (The FENG) and Managing Partner of The Financial Executives Consulting Group. He specializes in placing senior financial executives, particularly for Private Equity portfolio companies. He holds an MBA in Finance from New York University.

Outside of work, Matthew has a passion for sailing. He has spent considerable time on the water and often applies lessons learned from navigating storms, such as the importance of a steady hand, to the principles of business and financial leadership.

He grew The Financial Executives Networking Group from 64 members to over 36, 000, creating one of the worlds largest networking organizations for senior financial professionals.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Fast-Paced

Direct & Candid

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Financial Leadership
His recent posts focus on the critical roles of CFOs, Controllers, and Treasurers, especially their strategic importance for Private Equity portfolio companies.
Executive Networking
He founded and scaled The FENG, demonstrating a deep belief in the power of professional connection for career management and opportunity sharing among senior executives.
Sailing
He has a stated passion for sailing and often uses metaphors from his time on the water, such as navigating a squall, to illustrate key business principles.

Media Appearances

Matt Bud – Chairman Profile. Featured in The Financial Executives Networking Group (thefeng.org)

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Work History

1999
Managing Partner at The Financial Executives Consulting Group, LLC
1996
Chairman at The Financial Executives Networking Group
1993 - 1999
Business Manager at The Thomson Corporation/Thomson Reuters
1982 - 1991
Chief Financial Officer at Levine Huntley Schmidt & Beaver Advertising
1973 - 1981
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, CBS College Publishing at CBS Corporation

Education

1972 - 1974
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from New York University
1965 - 1968
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Indiana University Bloomington

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Exp : 53 Location : Weston, Connecticut, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Managing Partner at The Financial Executives Consulting Group, LLC
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Insights For Selling To Matthew R.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matthew R. is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matthew R.

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matthew R. move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Matthew R. take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Matthew R.

Personality Compatibility


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