Nicholas Somos, MBA

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Director - Mergers and Acquisitions, Vice President at Left Lane Associates

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Overview

Nicholas Somos is a Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Left Lane Associates, where he leads the firms investment banking team in executing complex supply chain M&A transactions. An MBA graduate from McMaster University, he leverages deep industry insight and financial acumen to create value for his clients.

He is a recognized thought leader in the logistics space, frequently publishing market analysis on M&A activity and freight market trends. He also shares his expertise as a guest on industry podcasts.

He was awarded the Michael Lee-Chin and Family Scholarship for scholastic achievement during his MBA.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

Judgemental

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain M&A
His career is dedicated to advising on mergers and acquisitions within the supply chain, logistics, and transportation industries, as seen in his role and numerous posts.
Freight Brokerage Deals
He frequently posts about specific acquisition opportunities for non-asset and asset-light freight brokerage operations, indicating this is a key focus area for his deal team.
Logistics Valuations
With a background in investment banking and certifications in valuation, he has a deep understanding of the financial modeling and analysis behind M&A transactions.

Media Appearances

Nicholas has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Director - Mergers and Acquisitions, Vice President at Left Lane Associates
9-2018 - 9-2024
Investment Banker - M&A at Left Lane Associates
4-2017 - 9-2017
Investment Banking Summer Associate - M&A at Corporate Finance Associates
8-2016 - 12-2016
Business Research Analyst - Private Investment Counsel - 1832 Asset Management at Scotiabank
1-2016 - 4-2016
Business Research Analyst - International Portfolio Advisory at Scotiabank

Education

2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from McMaster University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from York University

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Insights For Selling To Nicholas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicholas is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicholas

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicholas move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Nicholas take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Nicholas

Personality Compatibility


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