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What is Your Story for 2025?
This is going to be a less tactical blog than some of my past ones. Finish with a sprint is not just a title…it’s an invitation to change and tell…
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Burnout and the Successful Business Owner: How to Avoid and How to Recover
I know burnout well. Personally and professionally, I have met this nemesis on the field of battle (our hearts and minds) and the conflict continues. I imagine you know that…
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Are you Building a Business or an Oil Well?
I was blown away sitting in the audience at a conference listening to a panel made up of a private equity expert, investment banker and one of the most senior…
How to Lower Risk When Looking to Sell Your Business
Today I am focused on one way to lower risk when selling your business and it might be one you haven’t thought of. Every week I am talking to business…
How To Grow Your Business and Fly Fish During the Work Week
I can imagine two distinct reactions to this week's newsletter title: How the heck can I possibly do that?!? How can I do it right now?!? Context: I fly fish,…
There is a New Quarterback on the Team: Why Financial Advisors Are Now The Most Trusted Advisors for Business Owners
The traditional ‘quarterback’ for a business owner planning their eventual exit of their business was traditionally the CPA. No longer. The 2023 National State of Owner Readiness Report, published by…
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Who Should I Hire To Help Me Drive Growth and Exit Value For My Business?
Business owners want both growth and exit value increase for their businesses and why shouldn’t they? I certainly do for my current businesses now and am actively working towards both…