June 22, 2022
When Your Edge Gets Dull
College basketball coach Jay Wright recently announced he’s stepping down because he lost his edge. Keep in mind he’s one of the top coaches in…
June 17, 2022
I’m Burned Out – Should Have Left a Year Ago
I’m sure I’ve used this line before but it’s so good I’ll use it (again) here. It came from a former client as we discussed…
June 8, 2022
When You Love What You Do
One thing we learned from the pandemic mess is a lot of people realized they don’t have to stay in the job they’ve had for…
June 1, 2022
Misconceptions Abound
My wife had some friends over for dessert after they went out for dinner and a couple of the ladies were amazed (surprised) our younger…
May 23, 2022
M&A Update from ACG
The February ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) was the annual M&A update panel discussion. While the panel spoke of middle market deals a lot of…
April 20, 2022
It’s All About Perspective
I’ve been listening to a very interesting podcast with a geologist named Randall Carlson. He’s discussing the changes in the earth over the last 15,000…
April 13, 2022
You Want to Sell Your Business to Whom?
I can easily tell you some people who would never make it as a business owner. The editorial columnist in the Seattle Times who wrote…
March 23, 2022
Full Disclosure – It’s What Works
Headline in what I call the personal interest column in the Wall Street Journal on February 8, 2022, “Realtors Embrace Brutal Honestly. ‘Smells Like a…
March 9, 2022
Agendas Can Get in the Way
We all have agendas, every one of us. First let’s look at a couple in the media and then some in business. Are you surprised…
February 10, 2022
Overthinking is Prevalent
On New Year's Eve I was talking with a new business owner. He closed his deal and takes over operations on January 3. During the…
