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😀Join our CEO Book Club on Tuesday April 4 at noon EST to discuss “The Coaching Habit” by 📚 Michael Bungay Stanier. ❓Leaders can’t be great CEOs UNLESS they spend less time giving advice, and more time asking great questions. The issue is that many CEOs (especially technical experts) believe that they need to expand…
PRESS RELEASE – Walden Businesses, Inc. is pleased to announce its client Paradigm Security Services, Inc. completed a successful sale to Pinnacle Security & Investigation, Inc. Walden initiated this transaction and acted as advisor to the seller. “We were lucky to have Sara Burden’s skill and commitment to guide us in preparing the company for…
Benchmarking benefits plans during a M&A acquisition in the middle market can provide several advantages, including: Identify cost savings opportunities: By comparing benefits plans with industry benchmarks, it is possible to identify cost savings opportunities that can help optimize benefit plans and reduce overall costs. Ensure competitive benefits: Benchmarking can help ensure that the benefits…
Learn How to Redirect the Future of Your Company to Improve Innovation and Increase Revenue. Donna Kennedy-Glans author of “Teaching the Dinosaur Dance” click here for a free ticket to speak with the author: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donna-kennedy-glans-author-of-teaching-the-dinosaur-to-dance-tickets-545074100307
As we’ve discussed in previous posts, quiet quitting is a phenomenon that’s here to stay. This workplace trend has inspired millions of employees to “act their wage,” which is to say, setting boundaries and choosing not to go above and beyond their basic job description. Evidence shows that quiet quitting is common, and that it’s…
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an influential business strategy as leaders look for opportunities to accelerate growth and gain market share. As these transactions happen in a more condensed time frame than ever, all parties are rushed to perform proper due diligence. Don’t let a merger or acquisition void your insurance coverage, The following…
How to Build a Winning Strategy! Meet Star Researcher Dr. Peter Compo author of “The Emergent Approach to Strategy” click here: “https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peter-compo-author-of-the-emergent-approach-to-strategy-tickets-534699409327
Defer Taxes, Maximize the Sale, Secure the Financial Future…. Chad Ettmueller – JCR Settlements, LLC. What if you could offer your clients a way to sell their business, property or other appreciated asset and avoid immediate tax obligations while growing the net proceeds in an attractive, tax-deferred manner with future payments they design unique to…
Over the last two weeks, I’ve had clients, colleagues, and even family members asking me my thoughts about ChatGPT. Some of them had a glimmer in their eye, while others had a furrowed brow, which seems to be the going trend — some are ecstatic about the power of AI, while others are confused or…
We Have a Leadership Brand by Accident or Design. How is your #leadership known and how do you want it to be known? What is your Leadership Brand? Simply put, your Leadership Brand is how you lead as the unique human being you are. It comprises your authenticity, clarity of expectations, vision, consistency, and value as a…
Good morning Jack, Sometimes you have good conversations but not too many are great ones. I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s call and it is unusual to find someone who has a track record and the competence that you display as it relates to your practice. Please let me know how you would like to proceed as…
What makes an established business “bankable” as opposed to perpetually seeking investor capital? The standard suite of financials a bank looks for are pure data, such as the income statement, balance sheet, and AR-aging. These are backward-looking, based on past performance. However there are also a number of reports a client can create themselves that…
Learn to be a Rebel to Affect Change! Meet Harvard Business Contributor Dr. Todd Kashdan author of “The Art of Insubordination” click here to participate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-dr-todd-kashdan-author-of-the-art-of-insubordination-tickets-526218482647
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to close their doors, sending employees home to work remotely, many leaders worried about the long-tail effects on culture, employee engagement, and morale. As it turns out, some of those concerns were unfounded. Recent research has found that, if anything, the companies that offer remote work options have stronger cultures and higher levels…
Since selling your business is likely the most significant and financially impactful transaction of your life, I share the Top 3 Sales Priorities every business owner must take to maximize their company’s sales price at Exit. Background – Unfortunately, Sales has been one of the most impactful, yet overlooked, aspects of Exit Planning. Exit Planning…
When a new leader takes the helm, their decisions and maneuvers can cause a ripple effect that can be felt throughout your organization – especially regarding technological infrastructure. Even the most minute change can affect the delicate balance of technology within your organization and impact your control environment. During a leadership transition, CFOs have an…
Learn to be a Legend! Meet Thinkers50 winner Dr. Ruth Gotian author of “The Success Factor” click here to get a free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-be-a-legend-meet-dr-ruth-gotian-author-of-the-success-factor-tickets-522027356877
Gershon Morgulis – Partner Shelby Jackson – Marketing Associate Revenue is up! But you have less cash than ever. Why is that? We’ll be covering the top 7 reasons why, like many other businesses, you might have no cash despite revenue being up. Then we’ll discuss important things to consider as you build your…
The Hard Realities and How-to’s of Successful Value Growth and Selling in 2023 Program produced by XPX Atlanta. Our programming for this year will be a Collaborative Forum on the Hard Realities and How-To’s of successful business building and selling in 2023. Breaking News: Interest rates are still up. The economy is trending down. Buyers…
Business acquisitions are among the eligible uses for Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans. In fact, the SBA 7(a) program provides many advantages for acquiring an established business, including its attractive terms, allowing a buyer to finance up to 90% of total project costs. Eligible Project Costs for SBA 7(a) Loans Include The acquisition of…
Date: January 20, 2023 Start Time: 12 p.m. EST End Time: 1 p.m. EST Platform: Zoom Questions: Chat Click for Free Ticket: Gabe Karp While most people view conflict as a bad thing that should be avoided at all costs, the reality is that embracing conflict in a healthy way is the single greatest factor in driving success and avoiding…
Effective branding includes everything that influences the opinions of consumers about you, your product, or your service. The ability to be authentic and humanize your brand provides a critical connection to your customers—one that engenders loyalty and increases sales. Your brand is your most important asset. Fact: Everyone has an existing brand, whether intentional or…
Join our CEO Book Club on Tuesday February 7 at noon EST (on Zoom) to discuss the book “The Motive” by Patrick Lencioni. What is the essence of your job as a CEO? In his recent book “The Motive” best-selling author Patrick Lencioni analyzes reward-centered leadership as opposed to responsibility-centered leadership, and from there derives…
Learn How to Control the World’s Perception of You and Your Company. Nathalie Nahai author of “Business Unusual” click here to learn more and participate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nathalie-nahai-author-of-business-unusual-tickets-510198275777
Here’s the hard truth about leadership: it either forces you to get stronger or slowly destroys your life. There is no in-between. This is why taking care of yourself as a leader is so critical. This is exactly what we will discuss at our interactive FREE CEO workshop on Tuesday, January 10 at noon EST….