Two years ago, I sat across from a marketing agency owner named Rachel who was convinced her business was worth 6x revenue and that her business exit value was already locked in. She had a nice client roster, a solid team, and fifteen years of experience. When we dug...
Three years ago, I sat across the table from a roofing contractor named Mark who was about to shut down his business. Stories like his explain why business goals fail even when effort and intention are high. He'd hired the consultant. Launched the marketing campaign....
Are you tired of being the only one who can make decisions in your own company? If so, you’re experiencing the early stages of a leadership crisis that quietly destroys business value. Over 30% of entrepreneurs regularly experience burnout, with 42% having experienced...
For most service businesses, the story starts the same way. Mike runs a pool contracting company in Phoenix. Built it up to $1.8 million annually over 14 years. Installs about 45 pools a year. Has 8 employees. Drives a nice truck, lives in a beautiful house, takes...
Are you making great money but still feel like you bought yourself the world’s most expensive job? If so, you’re experiencing what many service business owners stuck under $1M feel every day. Here's what nobody tells you: The U.S. Small Business Administration just...
Are you the smartest person in your company? If yes, you’re in trouble. And you’re capping your business value without realizing it. Here's why: 59% of employees get zero workplace training, yet companies that actually train their people make 218% more profit per...
You thought your team was ready to run without you. They're not. I see this delusion every single day. According to the 2024 U.S. Small Business Administration's Exit Readiness Study, 78% of business owners who attempted to sell their companies in the past three years...
You built a profitable business, but somewhere along the way, you became its prisoner instead of its king. Sound familiar? You're not alone. According to the 2024 Exit Planning Institute study, 73% of business owners work more hours than their employees, while only...
You can't build a valuable business without leadership, and I'm not talking about the kind you find in a leadership retreat workbook or plastered across LinkedIn posts. I mean the kind of leadership that builds enterprise value. The kind that drives systems,...
Are you tired of being the only one who can make decisions in your own company? Over 30% of entrepreneurs regularly experience burnout, with 42% having experienced it in just the last month. But here's what those statistics don't tell you: Nearly 40% of startup...