Lessons in the Lounge - Ashes to Assets

In many ways, buying a business can be safer than starting a business from scratch.

It's like buying a short-cut to new markets, new customers, new talent and more wealth!

Seller's Remorse strikes the majority of business sellers. Learn a few lessons on how to avoid it.

This video offers a few tips on how to find an interesting business seller.

Law Firm valuations can be so different from law firm to law firm based on a number of factors. In this video, I try to identify what those factors are, suggest payment terms and a simple client retention clause to help both the buyer and seller.

It's a great time to be buying businesses. Many baby-boomer owners want to retire and many don't know how to sell their business or who will buy it.

You never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Here's some useful tips on getting your business, and yourself, ready to sell.

Prospective buyers will need information about your business before submitting an offer.

Staging your business for a prospective buyer or seller is huge! As you to 'stage' a house for sale, 'stage' your business!

More terms should be equal higher selling price of your business and vice versa.

Finding the right buyer for your business is crucial. In this video, i share a few ideas on how you can find the right buyer.

Knowing when to sell can make a huge difference for the seller.

Advantages and Disadvantages Explained for Buyers and Sellers.

Thinking of selling your business? What is driving your decision?

I share a few simple ideas on how you can test your business idea before your leave a good paying job.

I've bought and sold several companies and have helped other business owners on how to buy and sell a business.

Dean Trudeau, CEO of Opes Family Advisory shares a story when he almost blew the deal but not shutting up after the deal was done.

Dean Trudeau, CEO of Opes Family Advisors shares some valuable insights. Some deals have to be avoided entirely. However, when you fall in love with the deal, you haven't learn the hard way.

Send your clients a video and ask them to share it with their friends and family.

Do you really need a partner or will a qualified employee be a better option?

Every business owner has their own bizarre tales and stories. Here's one that I had with someone that wanted to be my business partner.

When you're faced with the decision of bringing in a partner, what should you be looking for in the right partner? What legal agreements will you need to create? Is a business partner really necessary if an employee would do?

What a great cigar! One of my personal favourites.

Why are your sending a boring e-Newletter when you can explain your story so much better with a short video! Create a personal touch with your clients and ask them to share the link. Talk about a great prospecting tool!

This is not a typical business podcast! It's a podcast about growing and running a successful business with lessons from experienced operators. No hype, no BS, just straight talk about business strategies with a cigar along the way.

How do you set yourself apart from your competitors? You can either follow what they do or you can create unique business ideas to set you apart and grow your business. It's not that hard and this episode will give you some great ideas on how to create unique business development strategies.

Hello Spotify,This is my personal introduction to this community. I hope that you'll gain some interesting insights on how to grow a successful business and about the cigars that I'm smoking.