SOLD
Another Business Sold by CBI Team! Congratulations to Laura and Jeff Hairston (Buyers) and Keith and Amy Robertson (Sellers) on the successful sale of Pak Mail! This transaction was expertly…
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 good news and bad news. The good news is… we’re…
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 copper-colored coin we all grew up with. And here’s the…
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 sharpening the axe.” Lincoln’s wisdom applies directly to business owners…
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 Most business owners assume bigger is better. More products. More…
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 was part of that hiring process for many years and…
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. And when everyone’s selling the same thing, price becomes the…
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, and show the team what it means to hustle. It’s…
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 for over 55 years my mornings were spent getting ready…
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 1974-1984 and it was a blast...but I couldn’t make any…
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