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The Golden Number vs. Business Value: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Understand
If you’re a small business owner nearing retirement, you’ve probably heard the term “Golden Number.” It’s the amount of money you need to retire...
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Why Buyers and Sellers Don’t Agree on Business Valuation — And What to Do About It
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You Think Your Business Is Worth $2M — But It Might Only Be Worth $1.4M
Many business owners are shocked when they hear the real value of their company — especially when they’re generating millions in revenue. Here’s the...
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5 Ways a General Manager Transforms Small Business Owners
Small businesses need general managers to professionalize and operationalize their business. For many small business owners, the idea of hiring a...
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Manufacturing GM: Top Qualities for Small Business Success
Hiring a general manager for a manufacturing business is one of the smartest strategies for owners not ready to sell but eager to step back from...
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Tennessee Small Business: How to Prepare for New Tariffs
And Why It’s a Wake-Up Call to Think Long-Term With new tariffs back in the headlines, small business owners—especially those who import products or...
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Small Business Transformation by Hiring an Operator
As a small business owner, you wear every hat—CEO, HR, marketing, finance, and sometimes even janitor. That’s the reality of entrepreneurship, but it...
How to Retire and Get Cash from Your Business
In this video I overview my two main services: helping you list your business or helping you hire an operator to run and grow it for you.