Everyone’s Busy. No One’s Accountable

Is Your Org Chart Fueling Growth or Frustration? If your company is experiencing missed deadlines, siloed teams, a lack of trust, or even a toxic culture, the root cause may not be strategy, talent, or market conditions, it might be your organizational structure. It...

Your First 30 Days After an Acquisition: What You Must Get Right

In the search fund world, acquiring a company is just the beginning. The first 30 days post-close are critical for setting the tone, building trust, and ensuring financial stability. If you get this part wrong, it can take months (or years) to recover. Here are four...

Rethinking Capitalism: Why More Companies Should Share Ownership

I am personally interested in the concept of humanizing capitalism, especially since I pivoted my career from running tech startups to investing in and coaching entrepreneurs acquiring small businesses from retiring baby boomers. Over the past three months, several...

You Are What You Tolerate

Justin Welsh recently wrote a piece titled “You Are What You Tolerate.” The timing for this topic couldn’t be better, as I’ve been working with companies on scoring OKRs, wrapping up 2024, and preparing for 2025 goals. There’s a significant difference between...