Lessons from a Deal Collapse Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same This week on my podcast, we dug into a story that’s been making headlines: Tai Lopez, the “here in my garage” guy, just got hit by the SEC with allegations of securities fraud and Ponzi-like practices. If...
15 days ago • 2 min read
How to Buy a Business (The Stupid Way) Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same We interviewed David C. Barnett, who has tens of thousands of followers online and coaches business buyers of all types because of his 17 years of experience buying and selling businesses. Here’s the...
22 days ago • 2 min read
The 1st 90 Days After Acquiring a Business Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same Earlier this year, my partner and I acquired part of a business.. It’s been a few months now, and let me tell you, the reality of stepping in as an owner is a lot different than what you think...
29 days ago • 2 min read
The Forbidden "A" Word Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same I got caught up in something really harmful recently… I assumed based on what I was thinking and feeling that someone had certain intentions. And it turned out I was totally wrong. And it’s not like this should have...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
The Seasonality Playbook Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same Slow months do not have to gut your margins or your morale. Seasonality is real in almost every industry. Retail has holiday spikes. Home services boom or bust around weather cycles. Tourism has peak travel...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
How to Remove Yourself as Owner of the Business Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same In under 6 months, we grew our air duct cleaning company from a little over $150,000 per month to just under $350,000 per month. Net profit percentage about doubled... So today, in less than...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
When High Leverage Plays Fail Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same Private equity has been on a tear for decades. In the 80s and 90s, PE firms were pulling 30–40% returns. These days? Not so consistent. And now, a lot of people are starting to ask: is the bubble about to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Cash Collection Cycles Can Kill You Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same Most people think the difference between a “good” business and a “bad” business is profitability. But in practice, a profitable business can still be stuck in the mud if it’s starved for cash. One of the...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Should You Buy an HVAC Business in 2025? Hey there entrepreneurs, Welcome to the Better Business Brief, where I share takeaways from: running businesses I’m building to sell for millions My advisory with other business owners building to sell for millions tips and tricks you can use to do the same Recently, we interviewed the guy when it comes to buying and selling HVAC businesses, Patrick Lange. He’s closed more HVAC deals than probably anyone else in the country and brings the kind of...
2 months ago • 3 min read