Honest takes. Real stories. No guru BS.
Hard lessons. Real stories. No fluff.
This is where the theories get pressure-tested. Thoughts on Business isn’t about trending advice or LinkedIn wisdom—it’s where the real-world stories live. The ones that don’t fit in a course or a TED Talk. Deals that fell apart. Partners that flaked. Customers that taught you more than your MBA ever did.
This section covers what it actually feels like to own, grow, and exit a business. What it costs. What it gives back. And what no one tells you until it’s too late.
If By The Numbers is the how—this is the why, the when, and the “what the hell just happened?”
Built for operators. Written by one.
You ever hear that saying?“Not my circus, not my monkeys.”It’s what people say when they’re washing their hands of a mess they didn’t make. Problem is, most operators don’t get to say that.Because nine times out of ten—it is your circus. And those are your monkeys. Welcome to the Jungle, Boss You built the business.You … Read more
I didn’t want to share. Not the upside. Not the decision-making. And definitely not the credit. Sometimes you need a partner.Most times, you don’t. That’s not a philosophy. That’s a scar. When I bought my first company, I didn’t bring in an equity partner. Not because someone handed me a check. Not because I hit … Read more
You built it. You wear every hat. You fight every fire. Nothing moves unless you say so. You like to tell people you’re the boss. And that’s exactly why no one wants to buy it. Harsh? Maybe. True? Absolutely. Here’s the thing—buyers aren’t looking to become you. They’re looking to buy an asset: a business … Read more
Everyone wants freedom. The time. The money. The control. The option to say no. Freedom Isn’t Given. Freedom Isn’t Free I spent thirty years chasing it the way they told me to—through degrees, titles, rank, and recognition. I stacked them all. None of it got me there. And I still wasn’t free. The education got … Read more
Most small business owners wait too long to think about exit value. They don’t care when they’re in the grind. Then year ten rolls around—they’re tired, the trucks are worn out, their kid doesn’t want the business, and suddenly they want top dollar for something held together with duct tape and tribal knowledge. Problem is, … Read more
In 2021, I sold my business. For most people, that’s the dream. The finish line. The big win. The moment the confetti flies and someone walks a pony in to the room just you. The Golden Buzzer. But for me, it didn’t feel like a celebration. It felt like silence. The day after closing, I … Read more