January 27, 2023
When Diligence Doesn’t Get Its Due
“How many more questions is he going to ask?” said a business broker to me about a buyer doing thorough due diligence. My answer was…
January 25, 2023
It’s All Click Bait
I was recently asked what the biggest issue is in the buy-sell world. Following up on the comments at our recent Getting the Deal Done…
January 18, 2023
Not Good Enough? – You’re Gone!
The University of Colorado’s 2022 football team was one of if not the worst team in major college football. So, they hired NFL Hall of…
January 11, 2023
Making the 2022 Idiot List
“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…
January 4, 2023
Market Update
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…
December 28, 2022
Politicians Can Learn From M&A
The recent election season is over. Of course, the next cycle has already started. No rest for the weary, and we are the weary. So…
December 21, 2022
Layoffs, Downsizing, You’re Fired
A lot of people lost their jobs recently, especially in tech. As of November 15, it’s reported over 120,000 and about 6,000 in the Seattle…
December 14, 2022
Make or Break a Business – The People
When evaluating a company its employees are often the most important factor. Along with customers, the supply chain, and technology they shed light on the…
December 7, 2022
Have Your Cake and Eat it Too
We recently went to Vancouver B.C. for our anniversary, walked in the room, and found a cake and a bottle of wine – gifts from…
December 6, 2022
Market Update – Q4 2022
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…
