Episode 27: Why Deals Fall Apart After the Celebration (with Jaclyn Voor, Private Equity Operator and Transformation Consultant)

A lot of private equity deals look great on paper.That does not mean they work in real life. Jaclyn Voor joined me on Closing Conversations to talk about what actually happens after the acquisition dinner, the swag, and the big announcement — when two organizations have to start operating like one, or when a carved-out business has to stand on its own.Jaclyn is an independent consultant and operator in the private equity world, where she helps PE-backed portfolio companies navigate large-scale transformation, especially in moments like carve-outs, integrations, and major change initiatives.In this episode, we talk about:- Why the first 100 days matter so much- Where PE-backed transformations usually break down- Why strategy is the easy part and people are the hard part- How governance, ownership, and follow-through actually drive results- Why leadership alignment cannot be optional- How outside operators can cut through politics and keep change movingJaclyn has a rare view into what makes these situations work and what quietly causes them to fail.If you’ve ever been through an acquisition, merger, carve-out, or major internal transformation, this one will hit home.🎙 Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at comissionsales.comConnect with us:Jaclyn Voor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynvoor/Max Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/