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…
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 Excellence Dave Godwin, Executive Broker at CBI TEAM in Northwest…
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 heard that word and some of us even did it,…
Build It to Sell
Positioned to Sell - Primed to Succeed I had a meeting recently with a business owner who’s done a fine job building something special — solid operations, loyal customers, and…
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 might be the greatest wealth transfer opportunity of our lifetime:…
From Listing to Closing: Your Roadmap to a Successful Business Sale
From Listing to Closing: Your Roadmap to a Successful Business Sale Selling a business can feel like navigating a complex maze. But with the right guidance, it can be a…
First Steps in Buying OR Selling a Business
Through our lives we all repeatedly have taken “first steps”. We never outlive LEARNING! And hopefully you will learn something as you read this short summary about Buying or Selling…
How to Double Your Chances of a Premium Acquisition Offer
One of the most powerful insights from the Value Builder System—based on data from over 80,000 business owners—is this: Companies that can operate smoothly without owner involvement for at least…
The Hungry Dog Gets the Bone: How a Business Broker Creates Competition to Maximize Your Sale Price
If you’ve ever sold a home, you know the golden rule: more buyers equal better offers. The same principle applies to selling your business, but with one key difference—confidentiality is…