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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell
Category: Business
Duration: 00:31:55
Publish Date: 2025-06-02 14:15:00
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Marc Bell, CEO of Marc Bell Capital

Marc Bell is a self-described “deal junkie” who’s built an empire across internet infrastructure, real estate, entertainment, defense, and private equity. In this episode, Marc breaks down his unconventional path—from turning around Penthouse into a $500M acquisition engine, to producing Tony Award-winning Broadway shows, to backing national security tech ventures and building satellites.

Marc shares the playbook he’s refined over decades: how to spot a distressed asset worth saving, why structure and cash flow trump hype, and how to create value by backing the right people and thinking creatively about capital. Whether you're a corporate acquirer or an entrepreneur with a nose for opportunity, this is a masterclass in pragmatic, performance-driven dealmaking.

Things you will learn:

  • How to spot and structure deals for distressed or undervalued businesses

  • Why betting on the right operator (“the jockey”) is more important than the business model

  • The importance of supply chain control and cash flow in strategic execution

  • Creative approaches to capital structure, seller financing, and aligning incentives

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