Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Securities Lawyer (capital raising). He started his career over 20 years ago on Wall Street and he has done over $100+ billion in transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur with a successful 7-figure exit in under 3 years, which he rolled into a national retail chain and lost it all due to the pandemic. He's had highs, lows, and rebuilt from scratch. He is founder of his corporate M&A and securities law firm Raetzer PLLC. His podcast Wall Street to Y’all Street features real business lessons from seasoned founders, operators and executives. Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is licensed in New York and Texas. This is not legal advice - always consult with your attorney