The Brendan Burns Show

The Brendan Burns Show, hosted by Brendan Burns.

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163: From Kentucky to $1.5 Trillion in M&A: Fmr. Cravath Partner Jim Woolery on Law, Business & Doing What You Love

163: From Kentucky to $1.5 Trillion in M&A: Fmr. Cravath Partner Jim Woolery on Law, Business & Doing What You Love

From a small town in Eastern Kentucky to advising on over $1.5 trillion in M&A transactions, Jim Woolery's career journey is worth tracking. As a former Senior Partner at elite law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Co-head of M&A at JP Morgan, and hedge fund founder, Jim shares the strategic decisions and bold moves that shaped his extraordinary career.

In this episode, Jim reveals:

  • The one simple thing you must do to make partner at a top law firm
  • How he transitioned from law to investment banking at the highest levels
  • Why he left a prestigious partnership to keep challenging himself
  • The "country lawyering" tactics that closed billion-dollar deals
  • His framework for prioritizing the 3 critical elements in every transaction
  • Why he founded his own advisory firm after hedge fund success

Jim's story demonstrates the power of continuous learning, strategic risk-taking, and staying ahead of market trends. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or building your own firm, this conversation offers invaluable insights from someone who mastered multiple industries at their pinnacle.

Connect with Jim: 917-841-4832 | https://www.wooleryco.com/

Topics: Career transitions, M&A, corporate law, investment banking, hedge funds, entrepreneurship, leadership

162: Success AND Satisfaction: How to Build Both (Me on the I Have Some Questions... podcast)

162: Success AND Satisfaction: How to Build Both (Me on the I Have Some Questions... podcast)

In this episode, I join Erik Berglund (a former client and host of I Have Some Questions…) for a deep dive into what truly drives fulfillment. We unpack my path from Wall Street to building a seven-figure coaching business and now scaling his hedge fund, Tiger Rock Capital Management.


Topics include:


  • The hidden gap between external success and internal satisfaction

  • What makes a coaching business actually scalable

  • Why emotional regulation and identity drive real results

  • How to know when it’s time to go all-in on yourself



I also share how my background — including a JD-MBA, years in finance, and hundreds of thousands invested in coaching and therapy - shaped my mission and mindset.


🎧 Plus, stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring Dre Baldwin (former pro basketball player) and Jim Woolery (former Cravath partner and co-head of JPMorgan’s M&A group).

161: The Power to Create Wealth Author - Ps. Samuel Deuth

161: The Power to Create Wealth Author - Ps. Samuel Deuth

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160: Jeremy Guttenplan on Transformation, Relationships & Being a Coach

160: Jeremy Guttenplan on Transformation, Relationships & Being a Coach

159: Mitchell Miles: From Suicidal to Millionaire to Following His Passion

159: Mitchell Miles: From Suicidal to Millionaire to Following His Passion

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154: 30+ Years of Marriage Wisdom from Drs. James and Debra Rouse

154: 30+ Years of Marriage Wisdom from Drs. James and Debra Rouse

Drs. James & Debra Rouse Links
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https://www.drdebrarouse.com
https://www.sensitivausa.com

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The Brendan Burns Show

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153: Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll w/ Mike Loeffler

153: Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll w/ Mike Loeffler

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158: Anthony Scaramucci (Fmr. White House Director of Comms & SkyBridge Founder)

158: Anthony Scaramucci (Fmr. White House Director of Comms & SkyBridge Founder)

158: Anthony Scaramucci (Fmr. White House Director of Comms & SkyBridge Founder)

157: Pt. II - No More Mr. Nice Guy with Author Dr. Robert Glover

157: Pt. II - No More Mr. Nice Guy with Author Dr. Robert Glover

157: Pt. II - No More Mr. Nice Guy with Author Dr. Robert Glover

Bio of The Brendan Burns Show

The Brendan Burns Show, hosted by Brendan Burns, listeners are offered a pathway to transformation and advancement in various aspects of life. 

Whether the aim is financial growth, personal fulfillment, travel experiences, or overall improvement, this podcast delivers top-tier life, business, and relationship coaching strategies. 

Brendan Burns, known for his #1 rated show, brings insights and guidance that pave the way for ultimate success. 

With a focus on providing listeners with practical tools and approaches, the show aims to help individuals break through their current circumstances and reach their desired destinations.

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