We took on a tough assignment, selling a general contractor business in a small town. We knew it was tough as did the referral source…
JohnMJune 5, 2024
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I was perusing some files and found a couple of our weekly memos from a dozen years ago. This one is advice to business buyers…
JohnMMarch 13, 2024
I admit I’m not an expert on financial statements, accounting, HR, and other admin aspects of a small business (there are CFOs, CPAs, etc. for…
JohnMFebruary 28, 2024
“We didn’t bring the energy and intensity that we needed to.” We had the pleasure of traveling to see two of my alma mater’s (Marquette)…
JohnMFebruary 14, 2024
Want to Exit with Style, Grace, and More Money®? A multi-generation business gives tips on how other business owners can do so. In late 2023…
JohnMFebruary 13, 2024
Our podcast channel has a discussion with Malcolm Peace and one of the things he talks about is how his group looks for legacy businesses…
JohnMJanuary 31, 2024
During a meeting last week, I made the comment, “The Balance Sheet is more important than the Profit & Loss statement.” A stunned look of…
JohnMJanuary 2, 2024
The NFL season started with the usual hyperbole, predictions, and upsets. The first upset was when the defending champion Chiefs got beat. A big factor…
JohnMOctober 13, 2023
After the horrific fires in Maui many people jumped to the usual suspects regarding the cause – climate change and the hurricane south of Hawaii.…
JohnMSeptember 29, 2023
We recently had a birthday celebration for my wife at Tutta Bella (disclaimer – we are friends with the owner, Joe Fugere). At least four…
JohnMSeptember 15, 2023
It was All-Star week in Seattle. The week was filled with baseball events, the Home Run Derby, and the game on Tuesday. As part of…
JohnMAugust 24, 2023
On the top of the value driver list is having solid financial systems and therefore accurate financial statements. Too often we must use the term,…
JohnMJune 21, 2023
I recently wrote the following to the CFO of a client company as part of their evaluation of a strategic acquisition: It’s a different approach…
JohnMJune 7, 2023
I recently wrote, “exit planning really does mean planning (in advance).” It’s one of the items on my list of 12 value drivers for small…
JohnMMay 23, 2023
I’ve played around with ChatGPT a little and find it interesting. It quickly can rattle off a top 10 list, a situation overview, and more.…
JohnMApril 3, 2023
In Antigua working in the schools and what we notice simple things, both good and not so good (and sometimes we laugh a bit). However,…
JohnMMarch 23, 2023
What do our veterinarian, orthopedic surgeon, and The Little Gym have in common? As per the New York Times, The Little Gym franchise was bought…
JohnMMarch 9, 2023
“We have a new leader on the idiot list” is what I wrote an associate. When we later spoke, he said he can’t read my…
JohnMJanuary 18, 2023
In October Jessica and I talked to about 20 people about what they’re seeing in the market, the highlights are below. I also attended the…
JohnMJanuary 3, 2023
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