February 22, 2023
AI Isn’t Always So Intelligent
I’ve played around with ChatGPT a little and find it interesting. It quickly can rattle off a top 10 list, a situation overview, and more.…
February 15, 2023
It’s Never Too Early to Discuss the Lease
One of our clients is interested in growing by acquisition and found a company wanting to sell. It does about 25-30% of his sales, is…
January 25, 2023
It’s All Click Bait
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…
January 11, 2023
Making the 2022 Idiot List
“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…
January 4, 2023
Market Update
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…
December 28, 2022
Politicians Can Learn From M&A
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…
December 21, 2022
Layoffs, Downsizing, You’re Fired
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…
December 14, 2022
Make or Break a Business – The People
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…
November 2, 2022
A Second (Business) Life
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…
October 26, 2022
Yes, It is Your Baby!
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…
