I’m a regular reader of the Wall Street Journal and one thing in common with WSJ articles and lower middle market buy-sell is the “fit.”…
JohnMJune 6, 2025
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In the April 14, 2024 WSJ Andy Kessler writes one of the best columns I’ve seen on why what’s coming out of D.C. is dangerous…
JohnMMay 23, 2025
There was a WSJ headline recently about how P&G has surpassed Unilever, and it stated they did it by building on their strengths, i.e. their…
JohnMMay 9, 2025
I got a newsletter with the title, “Win-Lose Thinking Is for Losers.” It states the real game isn’t you vs. them but you vs. who…
JohnMMay 2, 2025
There’s a lot of overreaction without thought. Assuming the tariffs stay at proclaimed levels (and there’s no guarantee they stay, go away, up, or down)…
JohnMApril 25, 2025
A business owner wrote me about pages 84-85 in our new book, Exit With Style, Grace, and More Money, saying he loved the message about…
JohnMApril 18, 2025
It’s spring 2025 and does anybody really know what’s going on? Consider the following business turmoil’s if you will: Tariffs – threats, on, off, on,…
JohnMApril 14, 2025
Preface – while in Antigua on our service project a local Rotarian recommended some restaurants to us (her firm grows hydroponic greens, so she knows…
JohnMApril 11, 2025
One can always learn from experiences and our annual trip to work in the schools in Antigua is a great example. Here are three things…
JohnMApril 4, 2025
As you get this memo I (John) am in Antigua for our annual Rotary service project working in the schools. We shipped 1,500 laptops computers…
JohnMMarch 29, 2025
This post is from Jessica As The Wall Street Journal reported on January 27, 2025, forget flashy tech gadgets and futuristic innovations—venture capitalists are now…
JohnMMarch 15, 2025
What’s become popular in the buy-sell/M&A world is a Quality of Earnings (QofE) report. It’s a deep dive into the financial statements to see if…
JohnMMarch 6, 2025
It means you keep your mouth shut, which is what someone didn’t do. Luckily they blurted it out to somebody who knows to keep quiet.…
JohnMFebruary 27, 2025
It’s tough to write anything without mentioning the horrific fires in the Los Angeles area. It shows how we can be blindsided at any time.…
JohnMFebruary 20, 2025
Navigating USMCA Tariffs: A Guide for Mid-Market Business Owners By Nokomis Advisory Associate Ben Morley Tariffs have been in the news of late; although a…
JohnMFebruary 14, 2025
The headline was, “Sam Adams Brews Succession Plan (WSJ, December 26, 2024). Founder Jim Koch wisecracked for years that his succession plan was, “Don’t die.”…
JohnMFebruary 10, 2025
Gallup states US$8.9 trillion of GDP is lost every year due to low employee engagement. Their latest study shows only 23% of employees are engaged.…
JohnMJanuary 23, 2025
This is a real-life story. A business owner is ready to sell and exit. He’s received numerous inquiries from others in his industry, has talked…
JohnMJanuary 16, 2025
We recently held the Getting the Deal Done Breakfast Conference, which started 15 years ago. Some things never change, as in, ~200 RSVPs, 20-25% no-shows,…
JohnMJanuary 3, 2025
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