Published inThe Freedom OwnerSupplier Dependence: The Silent Killer of Business ValuationsSupplier risk can erode the value of your company. When a potential acquirer examines your business, they look for red flags. A major one…Mar 19Mar 19
Published inThe Freedom OwnerIs Your Industry Next for a Roll-Up? Here’s How to Tell — and What to DoThe garage door industry isn’t the most obvious place for a business empire. Yet in just a few years, Guild has emerged as a dominant…Mar 12Mar 12
Published inThe Freedom OwnerBeing Stingy With Your EquityIt can be tempting to offer shares in your company to finance its growth. These days, there are plenty of investors chasing promising new…Mar 5Mar 5
Published inThe Freedom OwnerWhy a Strong Moat Made Boondockers Welcome an Acquisition TargetWhat Makes You Tough to Compete With?Feb 26Feb 26
Published inThe Freedom OwnerHow First Impressions Can Impact Your Company’s ValueWhen potential acquirers first evaluate your business, most will quickly categorize it into a specific industry. This initial…Feb 19Feb 19
Published inThe Freedom OwnerFrom Reseller to Brand Builder: Luke Peters’ $80M SuccessA lot of companies are tempted to resell other people’s products and services as a quick path to hitting their next revenue milestone…Feb 12Feb 12
Published inThe Freedom OwnerFrom Gretzky to Popovich: What Sports Legends Teach Us About Business ValueHave you ever wondered why some athletes struggle to transition from player to coach? This challenge isn’t just limited to sports; it’s a…Feb 7Feb 7
Published inThe Freedom OwnerThe Power of Working on, Not in, Your BusinessHave you ever considered that knowing too much about your company’s product or service could be a disadvantage? Sometimes, not being a…Feb 3Feb 3
Published inThe Freedom OwnerListening & Leveling: How Customer Feedback Turned a $50 Idea into a 7-Figure BusinessIn the early days of Airbnb, co-founder Brian Chesky went to surprising lengths to gather customer feedback. He would stay with Airbnb…Jan 31Jan 31
Published inThe Freedom OwnerThe Hidden Goal of The Smartest Business OwnersWhat are your business goals for the year 2025? If you’re like most owners, you have a profit goal you want to hit. You may also have a…Jan 27Jan 27