Oct 1, 202656 minS1
Are you getting paid enough? This week on Deal Sourcery, Dan and Matt break down the results of their industry wide comp survey and unpack some of the wider trends in BD comp over the past year - from why promotions are...
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Deal Sourcery
Hosted by Dan Herr and Matt Rooney · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Deal Sourcery is the must-listen podcast for Private Equity professionals aiming to master the art of deal origination. Hosted by Dan Herr - who’s closed over $1B in transactions in the last decade while building and leading world-class deal sourcing teams - and Matt Rooney, a top recruiter in PE business development, we dive into cutting-edge trends, proven tactics, data-driven sourcing strategies and the technology shaping the future of M&A. Each episode features in-depth discussions with exited founders, PE professions and investment bankers, delivering exclusive, actionable insights you won’t find anywhere else. Tune in to elevate your sourcing skills and optimize your firm’s capital deployment.
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What is Deal Sourcery about?
Deal Sourcery is the must-listen podcast for Private Equity professionals aiming to master the art of deal origination.
Who hosts Deal Sourcery?
Deal Sourcery is hosted by Dan Herr and Matt Rooney. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
What has Deal Sourcery covered recently?
Recent episodes include "2026 Deal Sourcery Sourcery Comp Survey - Promotion Is The Lever" (1 October 2026, 56 minutes), "What Do The Best In BD Have In Common? A People First Approach with MidOcean's Dan Ryan" (25 June 2026, 52 minutes), and "What Do The Best In BD Have In Common? A People First Approach with MidOcean's Dan Ryan" (25 June 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does Deal Sourcery publish?
Deal Sourcery publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 28 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Deal Sourcery?
Booking probability for Deal Sourcery is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Deal Sourcery requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Deal Sourcery's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Deal Sourcery?
The strongest fits for Deal Sourcery are Investing & Wealth Management. Deal Sourcery has a business audience.
About the host
Dan Herr and Matt Rooney hosts Deal Sourcery, a business podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jun 25, 202652 minS1<p>Have you ever wondered what traits the top performers in BD seem to share? Dan Ryan, Managing Director at MidOcean Partners joins the show to break down the types of personalities that seem to find the most success...
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Have you ever wondered what traits the top performers in BD seem to share? Dan Ryan, Managing Director at MidOcean Partners joins the show to break down the types of personalities that seem to find the most success in...
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Jul 24, 202547 minS1<p>Are you actually building the kind of BD function that wins deals—or just checking a box?</p><p>Jay Jester, BD Legend and Partner at Plexus Capital joins Deal Sourcery to unpack what makes great sourcing teams stand...
Episode #15
700 Conversations. 13 Touches. 1 Thesis Scorecard. Here’s the Compass Method with Jonathan Babcock
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May 22, 202537 minS1<p>If you’re getting started at a private equity firm in business development, this one's for you. Inspired by Dan’s viral LinkedIn post, you’ll get tried-and-true steps for crushing your first 90-days on the job: how...
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Apr 15, 202556 minS0<p>How do top PE firms consistently win deals before they even hit the market? Today’s episode of Deal Sourcery pulls back the curtain with Justin Smith, Managing Director of Business Development at Agellus Capital...
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Feb 20, 202556 minS0<p>Frustrated that your company hasn't gotten noticed by the buyers that should be approaching you? Every business owner is being told to sell, but what happens when you have limited options, no network and no time...
Feb 6, 202552 minS0<p>Is your inbox flooded with generic PE outreach? Learn how to cut through the noise and connect with the right investors, as Raj Singh, AI founder and investor of Go Moment, Revinate and PEF Community fame, reveals...
Recent guests
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Dan Ryan
Principal Solution Architect at Connection, The National Conservative Institute of Australia
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Chris Reilly
Senior Vice President and National Practice Leader, Financial Modeling Education
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Ryan Murphy
President of Huntsville Venue Group, Head of Amphitheaters and Venues for Venue Group, St. Patrick's Day Planning Committee
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John Camp
Head of Teaching and Learning, Compass Partnership of Schools
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