I was recently asked what the biggest issue is in the buy-sell world. Following up on the comments at our recent Getting the Deal Done…
JohnMJanuary 25, 2023
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“We have a new leader on the idiot list” is what I wrote an associate. When we later spoke, he said he can’t read my…
JohnMJanuary 11, 2023
In October Jessica and I talked to about 20 people about what they’re seeing in the market, the highlights are below. I also attended the…
JohnMJanuary 4, 2023
The recent election season is over. Of course, the next cycle has already started. No rest for the weary, and we are the weary. So…
JohnMDecember 28, 2022
A lot of people lost their jobs recently, especially in tech. As of November 15, it’s reported over 120,000 and about 6,000 in the Seattle…
JohnMDecember 21, 2022
When evaluating a company its employees are often the most important factor. Along with customers, the supply chain, and technology they shed light on the…
JohnMDecember 14, 2022
We recently went to Vancouver B.C. for our anniversary, walked in the room, and found a cake and a bottle of wine – gifts from…
JohnMDecember 7, 2022
If politicians stating elections are suspect and open to fraud win, do they declare the election invalid? What it comes down to is most people…
JohnMNovember 30, 2022
We’ve all seen or heard the following: People just don’t want to work. Over 50% of job applicants don’t even show up for the interview.…
JohnMNovember 28, 2022
I like sports. I’m not a fanatic; I like the drama and watching the teams I like. I know people who will watch any and…
JohnMNovember 23, 2022
I was listening to Mark Zuckerman on a Joe Rogan podcast as they discussed virtual reality and virtual augmentation. My first thought was about an…
JohnMNovember 2, 2022
Two common business acquisition themes. The vast majority of business buyers I meet say, “I don’t want to overpay for the business.” But what does…
JohnMOctober 26, 2022
Two common business acquisition themes. The vast majority of business buyers I meet say, “I don’t want to overpay for the business.” But what does…
JohnMOctober 21, 2022
The NFL season starts this week so last week was cutdown day, where rosters are reduced from 80 to 53. Dreams are realized or shattered…
JohnMOctober 19, 2022
A very, very good friend of mine is a huge college football fan, especially for his beloved alma mater. That is until this year (and…
JohnMOctober 12, 2022
I read in The Week magazine 17% of streaming ads don’t get seen. The main culprit is people turning off their TV but not exiting…
JohnMOctober 7, 2022
I walked in a room with the Mariner’s game on this weekend just as an M’s player drove one down the right field line. The…
JohnMOctober 5, 2022
A good mystery writer will create suspense and intrigue in the first chapter, if not on the first page. They’ll hook you with something that…
JohnMSeptember 30, 2022
A few years ago Robbie Bach spoke to my Rotary club and one of the questions he asked was, “How many subscription services do you…
JohnMSeptember 28, 2022
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