The M&A Mastermind Podcast
The M&A Mastermind Podcast
Nick Olsen
Unlocking AI Potential – Episode 137
38 minutes Posted Jun 4, 2026 at 4:15 pm.
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Explore how AI can transform leadership, strategy, and efficiency in business with Ivey Conefry, a trusted advisor with experience in the military and aerospace industries. Learn practical prompting techniques, the importance of CRIT methodology, and how to integrate AI into daily workflows for a competitive advantage.
Key  Topics:
Prompting best practices
CRIT methodology (Context, Role, Interview, Task)
AI integration in workflows
Overcoming AI adoption resistance
Using AI for M&A and deal analysis
About the Show:
The M&A Mastermind Podcast provides actionable insights and effective strategies tailored for dealmakers in the lower middle market. Hosted by Nick Olsen, the show features conversations with leading industry experts who share valuable knowledge on topics such as industry intelligence, deal management, collaborative successes, and specialized expertise. Listeners who support small to medium-sized business owners will find practical tactics and advice they can immediately apply to advance their mastery in mergers and acquisitions.
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Keywords:
AI leadership, prompting techniques, CRIT methodology, business efficiency, AI in M&A, AI strategies, Ivey Conefry, AI transformation, mergers & acquisitions, sell side, buy side, valuation, investment banking