In the hypercompetitive world of M&A, talent is the ultimate key to success today and well into the future. The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes the industry’s most promising up-and-coming professionals. The October issue of Smart Business Northeast Ohio featured the second class of the Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program. It recognizes up-and-coming dealmaking professionals engaged in a wide range of M&A activities.

Smart Business magazine talked with business leaders from a variety of industries and disciplines to learn how they execute their strategies for attracting, developing and retaining the next generation of dealmakers.

Take a look at how they execute their recruiting and retention strategies.