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
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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
I got to talking with a guy about his job, he works for a major tech company, putting together financing packages for multi-million-dollar purchases (this…
JohnMMarch 22, 2018
Some people will never own a business. They won’t buy, start, or get a franchise. Others are continually starting or buying companies. And there are…
JohnMMarch 22, 2018
As I write this I have just sent my CPA a note asking if they’re sending out a summary of the new tax law and…
JohnMMarch 22, 2018
On December 30, 2017 the Wall Street Journal featured a column by Daniel Pink, How to Be Healthier, Happier and More Productive: It’s All in…
JohnMMarch 22, 2018
In early January the Seattle Times broke a story saying the Green Bay Packers asked the Seattle Seahawks permission to interview Seahawks general manager John…
JohnMMarch 22, 2018
I was reading an interview with a noted Seattle real estate developer and when asked about what he learned from his first mentor he stated…
JohnMMarch 22, 2018
Recently we had to take our Kitchen Aid mixer in for repairs. I was amazed at the sight of hundreds and hundreds of small appliances…
JohnMMarch 22, 2018
We recently went out for dinner with some good friends and in our discussions the husband touched on how his customers tell him if he…
JohnMJanuary 31, 2018
On November 7, 2017 we* did our tenth annual Getting the Deal Done Breakfast Conference and had record attendance of about 180 people. Our guest…
JohnMJanuary 24, 2018
About five years ago I worked on a buy-sell deal, representing the buyer. Time goes by and I get a call from the seller, asking…
JohnMJanuary 22, 2018
While in New York City earlier this year we had dinner with one of our former exchange students. Alex recently moved to the New York…
JohnMJanuary 18, 2018
I was recently asked if money was the top issue for business sellers (once they’re motivated to sell). My answer was it’s one of the…
JohnMJanuary 10, 2018
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