The day following the merger, Brad received a call from an anxious female employee who reported an unsettling sight: a man in suspenders was wandering around with a baseball bat. This man turned out to be Jeremy Frommer, the CEO of Carlin. His demeanor was a stark contrast to the polite environment at RBC, showcasing a more aggressive and unpredictable attitude.

Frommer often exhibited this brash behavior, even swinging the bat over his head while lounging with his feet on his desk, all while a shoeshine attendant struggled to polish his shoes. This incident highlighted the cultural clash between the two companies, emphasizing the challenges that lay ahead in the merger.