Consultants who transitioned into PE - how did you do it?

Would any consultants who transitioned into PE be willing to share how they transitioned during the first few months of PE please? Would really appreciate your tips and pointers on how to make a more efficient adjustment!

Thanks!

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Distressed Industrial Buyer

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6y

Bump.

I went from entrepreneur to entrepreneurial consultant to entrepreneurial PE but I don't think that's what you're looking for.

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Global buyer of highly distressed industrial companies. Pays Finder Fees Criteria = $50 - $500M revenues. Highly distressed industrial. Limited Reps and Warranties. Can close in 1-2 weeks.

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Interested as well

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No time in banking?

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Destressed Debt

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Also interested

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+64	My girlfriend won’t let us rent out our home for my career	17	16h
+24	Rugpulled on Sr. ASO promote - how to fill a year (or two) before B school?	6	11h
+19	PE PortCo Work	8	1h
+18	On-Cycle Getting Pushed?	5	2d
+17	What’s one number you wish sellers disclosed before you spent time on a deal?	3	6d
+15	Practical uses of of AI in PE	1	1d
+14	Fund going shit but happy with life what to do?	2	7h
+11	Those who exited PE, When did you know it was time?	1	1d
+11	Paper LBO	2	1d
+9	Broaden CV, or stay at my job?	1	5d

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