Everyone wants to build the next best thing. Often times, it’s technology that is new and shiny that gets the most attention. So, instead of focusing on the latest and shiny, I wanted to talk about building companiesmade to work with the enterprise. It might not be the sexiest thing to do, but boring businesses have proven to be […]
Growth can come from two strategies: vertical integration and horizontal acquisition. Recent multimillion-dollar deals in the cannabis industry show when to use each. It’s April 20th, 4/20, the date some celebrate as “Marijuana Day.” Open any newspaper or news website today and you’re sure to see an announcement about any number of recent mergers in the cannabis industry. The cannabis industry has […]
Today’s unpredictable environment wants to rock your world. Here’s how to turn the tables and thrive. It’s undeniable. Dramatic, persistent change is sweeping virtually every sector, challenging leadership as never before. As one noteworthy point of proof came in a 2017 PwC survey of 1,370 leaders across dozens of sectors. In it, 82 percent revealed that both the source […]
At the recent management retreat of a leading logistics provider, the CEO ended his opening remarks, which were intended to be inspirational, with a slide that simply stated “execution“–not once, but three times. “If there’s only one thing I’d like you to take away from my talk, then it is operational excellence. Just remember these three words: execution, execution, […]
There are many truths in starting and operating a successful business. Many business truths are common sense concepts — like if you run out of cash, your business might not make it. But, you can also draw on general life lessons when growing your business. I’ve been in the entrepreneurship game for more than 30 years […]
