SOLD
Another Business Sold by CBI Team! Congratulations to Laura and Jeff Hairston (Buyers) and Keith and Amy Robertson (Sellers) on
December 16, 2025
CBI Business News!
Business May Be Flying Fast… But Do You Know Where You Are?
I was on a plane not long ago when the pilot came over the intercom and said: “Folks, I’ve got
December 15, 2025
When It Costs Four Cents to Make a Penny
Well folks, today marked the end of an era. The United States just minted its last penny — that little
November 13, 2025
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
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
