A few months ago the Wall Street Journal’s Business section’s headline was, “China Conglomerate Gets Lifeline.” The sub-headline was, “Government is helping HNA Group right…
JohnMJuly 25, 2018
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JohnMJuly 17, 2018
This memo was co-written by Jessica and John based on Jessica’s observations at a recent event. 150 attendees, great presentations, and numerous breakout sessions made…
JohnMJuly 11, 2018
“Say goodbye to your bank teller and your insurance agent” is the opening line of a just released Fast Company article titled, “AI Could Kill…
JohnMJune 20, 2018
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JohnMJune 15, 2018
Ten and one-half years of owning an iPhone and a freak accident gave me my first broken screen. I had the phone in my jacket…
JohnMJune 13, 2018
At the start of the 2018 baseball season you might not have believed it when you saw a record number of games snowed out across…
JohnMJune 6, 2018
One of our family members is a fanatic watcher of The Office. He says he’s seen each episode dozens of time (perhaps a little hyperbole…
JohnMMay 30, 2018
It was mid-month, not even close to a full moon, when I had three weird and similar situations occur with business owners. An owner told…
JohnMMay 23, 2018
There are a lot of things I can do around my house. Paint, install doors, fix some electrical and plumbing issues, etc. There are some…
JohnMMay 9, 2018
Recently I got an e-newsletter from my friend Allan VanderHamm with Berntson Porter. Allan is their valuation and exit planning expert and the newsletter was…
JohnMMay 4, 2018
Often simple is the best course of action. In fact, Ockam’s Razor, from William of Ockam in the 14th century, states one should solve problems…
JohnMMay 2, 2018
It was a bolt-on acquisition, a perfect fit, and a small deal. And it died. It died because of the relationship, or lack thereof. The…
JohnMApril 25, 2018
For sports fans, and especially reporters, spring is a busy time of the year. Baseball season is starting, March Madness, NFL free agency and draft,…
JohnMApril 25, 2018
Driving home from an evening meeting I was listening to “How I Built This,” an NPR interview show (and podcast) with entrepreneurs. This particular episode…
JohnMApril 18, 2018
The NFL combine is going on in Indianapolis as I write this. It’s where the best college players gather with team representatives to show off…
JohnMApril 11, 2018
There was a story in the sports section about a Toronto Blue Jays pitcher who had just gone through baseball’s salary arbitration process. He is,…
JohnMApril 6, 2018
On January 13, 2018 the Wall Street Journal published an article by Morten T. Hansen titled, “The Key to Success? Doing Less.” It’s in the…
JohnMApril 4, 2018
I had my annual client breakfast in February. My guest speaker was Aaron Blank, owner of The Fearey Group, a Seattle PR firm (www.feareygroup.com). His…
JohnMMarch 28, 2018
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