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Not because you’re soft.Not because you’re lost.But because the longer you stay, the more you give away—time, energy, and the shot to build something that’s actually yours. There’s a story you might’ve heard: A boss pulls into the parking lot in a brand-new Lamborghini.One of the guys says, “Beautiful car.”The boss smiles and says, “Work … Read more
From Dreamer to Owner: The Real Process Behind a Small Business Acquisition If you’re new to buying a business, the process probably feels murky—like trying to guess what’s behind a locked door while someone else holds the key. Most first-time buyers think it starts with seeing a listing and ends with wiring money. That’s the … Read more
Most people think buying a business is for rich people. That you need a pile of cash, a finance degree, and a group of polished advisors with pitch decks and private equity connections. They’re wrong. What you need is a structure that works—and the willingness to use it. I’ve bought businesses with little to no … 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
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