For entrepreneurs and multi-unit franchisees, the dream of business ownership often revolves around creating wealth, enjoying a supportive lifestyle, and eventually reaping the rewards of a successful business sale. However, to turn this dream into reality, it's crucial to have a well-thought-out business succession strategy from the very beginning. In this article, we delve [...]
The Holistic Approach Every Business Owner Should Know In the highly competitive world of modern business, business owners must attract and retain exceptional talent to drive business growth and achieve the desired return on investment. While offering competitive salaries and benefits is essential, it alone cannot ensure employee satisfaction and loyalty. Fortunately, there are [...]
Welcome to the enlightening Part Three of our "What People Want From Their Leaders" series, dedicated to Women in Leadership. In this episode, we venture deep into the vital behaviors that individuals in positions of authority must embody. We explore the fundamental qualities that people seek and desire in leaders, [...]
Welcome to Part Two of our enlightening series, "What People Want from Their Leaders," with a special focus on Women in Leadership. In this episode, we dive deeper into the qualities that spark inspiration and nurture meaningful connections. Building upon the fundamental elements of trust, flexibility, consistency, and patience explored [...]
Tired of untrustworthy, fickle, and insecure individuals masquerading as "leaders"? A recent meme from “somecards” sums it up perfectly: "You're not a Leader if nobody wants to follow you... You're just a control freak, power-tripping jerk who wants to be in charge." For years, employers have grappled with finding loyal [...]
How often have you seen ineffective leaders in senior-level positions? Likewise, how often have we seen a manager that demonstrates exemplary leadership skills? A question many of us probably don't ask ourselves enough is: what is the difference between management and leadership? Without careful consideration, many of us would probably question if there were [...]
People are the backbone of any successful business, and business owners across all industries have difficulty finding qualified talent to fill open roles. No longer will people put up with toxic work environments or dead-end jobs; they want more for their future. In this episode, Marty Kirshner, Partner with Gray, [...]
Political and social pressures continue to impact propane and oil business owners. In this episode, Champ Rawls, a succession planner with The Rawls Group, Marty Kirshner, Partner with Gray, Gray & Gray, Doug Woosnam, a Consultant with Cetane Associates, and The Rawls Group's succession planner Clayton Latiolais discuss how to [...]
Most entrepreneurs and multi-unit franchisees' long-term vision involves owning a business to build wealth, support a lifestyle and live off the cash after a one-day sale. However, successful owners know this dream can become a reality with the right business succession strategies, starting with the end in mind way before [...]
Growing, transitioning, or selling a business for top dollar requires planning and a team of experts. For example, many owners think they can decide one day to sell the business, put it on the market the next day, and save money by facilitating the sale themselves. Regrettably, those dealers leave [...]
