October 16, 2019
The Best Lessons are From Dogs
I recently read Dave Barry’s latest book, Lessons From Lucy; The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog. It’s funny, as one would expect from…
September 27, 2019
Buyer Fever – An Example
We all get it, actually many times. It could be something simple like a gym membership (those 20 pounds will melt off), a bit more…
September 11, 2019
Are You Overly Enamored?
Some friends have a daughter in her early 30’s who has a decent but not high paying job, is attractive and outgoing, and still lives…
September 4, 2019
When You’re In Over Your Head…
AB InBev, which makes one out of every four beers sold worldwide and owns hundreds of brands is selling assets in Australia, Asia, and Central…
August 28, 2019
Are You Ready for a Storm Surge?
I was watching a fascinating video on the Weather Channel app about Tropical Storm/Hurricane Barry in Louisiana. The scene started with what looked like a…
August 22, 2019
It’s Refreshing – The Enthusiasm New Buyers & Sellers Have
One of the most gratifying feelings we get from our clients is seeing and hearing their excitement and enthusiasm after a buy-sell deal closes. It's…
August 21, 2019
When the Fever Hits
The fever can hit anybody over just about anything. It’s called “Buyer Fever” when we want something so much we throw logic out the window.…
August 16, 2019
What Is the American Dream? Part One
During the 2018-19 holidays ProPublica published an article titled, “If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours.”*Let’s start…
August 13, 2019
Preparing a Business Buyer to Buy
There's an emphasis on exit planning for owners (including my book, If They Can Sell Pet Rocks Why Can't You Sell Your Business (For What You…
August 7, 2019
For the Right Price…
“You can’t afford to buy the business” dad said to his kids, who were running the business as he enjoyed retirement. Not to insult dad,…
