Sharpen the Axe Before You Sell
Abe Lincoln once said: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four
October 20, 2025
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The Power of Focus Leads to a Premium Exit
The most valuable companies aren’t the biggest—they’re the ones that solve one problem better than anyone else. #SellYourBusiness #BusinessOwners #OwnerExit
September 11, 2025
On your mark, get set, get set, get set……..
This old codger hired quite a few business brokers in the 30+ year history of the CBI Team. My wife
August 15, 2025
How a Box of Wire Sold for Half a Billion
If your business sells something the market sees as a commodity, you’re swimming upstream. Buyers know it. Margins get tight.
August 15, 2025
When “Leading from the Front” Lowers Your Business Value
We all admire leaders who roll up their sleeves and lead from the front. They set the tone, inspire loyalty,
July 14, 2025
ZZZZZZZZ, Good Morning!
Good morning. That’s right, morning, my favorite time of day and now that I’m retired it’s even better. Why. Because
July 14, 2025
Do You Feel Lucky?
6-13-25 Happy Friday the 13th to you (that’s the day I wrote this column.) I published a weekly newspaper from
June 16, 2025
Dave Godwin Recognized Nationally by IBBA and M&A Source for 2024 Deal-Making Excellence
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2025 Northwest Arkansas Dave Godwin Recognized Nationally by IBBA and M&A Source for 2024 Deal-Making
June 3, 2025
Covid Changed Everything—Except This
Covid changed a lot of things, didn’t it, including added emphasis on the word “pivot.” All of us business folks
May 19, 2025
Build It to Sell
Positioned to Sell – Primed to Succeed I had a meeting recently with a business owner who’s done a fine
May 19, 2025
A Match Made in Heaven
El Rancho Grande is no ordinary Mexican restaurant. With a rich history of serving authentic Mexican cuisine in Tulsa from
May 19, 2025
Riding the Silver Wave: Why Franchising Could Be Your Perfect Exit—or Entry
As both a business broker and the proud owner of two HOTWORX franchises, I’ve gained a unique perspective on what
April 10, 2025
