Our guest in this #PoisedforExit episode featured Leslie Holman, CEO of Pinnacle Performance Group. Leslie bought Pinnacle in 2012 and has since expanded into providing services that help owners execute their growth strategies. Leslie comes from a background in consulting and in Private Equity, which truly set her up for building the organization as she has. Her focus has been...
If cash is king, then cash flow is the kingmaker. Cash flow can have a multiplier effect in terms of achieving your planning goals for a successful future. Often, increasing cash flow requires strong performances from key employees. Let’s look at how properly motivating your key employees could cause a cascading effect that creates a...
In this #PoisedforExit episode, we met with someone who has found great success in owning a number of different franchises and living a life he loves at the same time. Ben Cowan, owner and CEO of 360 Wow Inc., is not stranger to owning a business and his big success strategy is happiness. Ben owns several 1-800-Got-Junk franchises, along...
We welcomed back Kyla Hansen today as our featured #PoisedforExit guest to talk about planning for 2022! So much to consider in that loaded topic, but we focused on budgets, projections and what to do with excess cash from PPP funds. Sunbelt Business Advisors is a proud sponsor of the Poised for Exit Podcast. The Poised for Exit...
It is safe to say the past two years have been full of surprises. Some businesses thrived, while in other areas jobs were lost, companies were forced to go under, and we even lost loved ones along the way. Many businesses were affected by the pandemic in some way or another. According to a survey...
Our #PoisedforExit show this week featured Sam Eicher, partner with CRE Partners. A firm specializing in commercial real estate representation for buyers and tenants. Sometimes business owners aren't sure if they should lease, buy or move on when it comes to location and expansion decisions. Sam shared some great advice and stories of what he's seeing in the...
I had the privilege of interviewing Kirby Sneen in this #PoisedforExit episode, who is the president of Manufacturer's Alliance in the Twin Cities. Kirby leads a large membership of manufacturing firms with various specialties who seek to develop and grow their companies and their next generation of leadership. To that end, Manufacturer's Alliance has created programs with deliverables that focus on what owners of...
As the year winds down, it’s important for business owners to raise their awareness of last year’s performance. Knowing what you did well, along with where you struggled, is crucial to planning for future success. Today, we’ll show you three categories that you can review—strategic performance, tactical performance, and financial performance—and some questions you may...
It can be difficult to consider what will happen to your business and your family if you die unexpectedly. Without proper planning, you could be leaving your family and/or key stakeholders in a huge mess. Proper planning allows you to keep your business on the right path even after an unexpected tragedy leaves you unable...
