November 28, 2022
Sales 101 From Restaurants
We’ve all seen or heard the following: People just don’t want to work. Over 50% of job applicants don’t even show up for the interview.…
November 23, 2022
Who Do You Market To (the Most)?
I like sports. I’m not a fanatic; I like the drama and watching the teams I like. I know people who will watch any and…
November 2, 2022
A Second (Business) Life
I was listening to Mark Zuckerman on a Joe Rogan podcast as they discussed virtual reality and virtual augmentation. My first thought was about an…
October 26, 2022
Yes, It is Your Baby!
Two common business acquisition themes. The vast majority of business buyers I meet say, “I don’t want to overpay for the business.” But what does…
October 21, 2022
Did I Overpay? Does it Matter?
Two common business acquisition themes. The vast majority of business buyers I meet say, “I don’t want to overpay for the business.” But what does…
October 19, 2022
Euphoria or Dreams Shattered
The NFL season starts this week so last week was cutdown day, where rosters are reduced from 80 to 53. Dreams are realized or shattered…
October 12, 2022
When Customers are at the Bottom of the List
A very, very good friend of mine is a huge college football fan, especially for his beloved alma mater. That is until this year (and…
October 7, 2022
Dollars Wasted
I read in The Week magazine 17% of streaming ads don’t get seen. The main culprit is people turning off their TV but not exiting…
October 5, 2022
Listen to Your Coach
I walked in a room with the Mariner’s game on this weekend just as an M’s player drove one down the right field line. The…
September 30, 2022
Who Wants to Buy Your Business?
According to the Wall Street Journal (September 10, 2022), private equity does (want to buy your business). PE is reaching to the lower middle market…
