I had the honor of hearing Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.) share his extraordinary story and invaluable leadership wisdom. As the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole during the tragic attack on October 12, 2000, he and his remarkable crew demonstrated unparalleled courage, saving the warship from sinking. Commander Lippold’s… Read More »Commander Kirk Lippold ‘Pillars of Leadership’
OMG…what an amazing time at Elontec’s Showroom Refresh Party last night! Ginger & Joe Clayton are absolutely rocking it! From the incredible vibes set by Urban Electra to the meaningful support raised for the Arizona Diaper Bank, the evening was a perfect blend of fun and philanthropy. Highlights? The 360… Read More »Elontec’s Showroom Refresh Party
Are You Ready to Maximize the Value of Your Business? The IBBA/MAS 2024 Market Pulse Q3 Report reveals a critical insight: 50-75% of business owners who sold their companies had no exit plan in place before consulting a business broker or M&A advisor. Why does this matter? Planning ahead leads… Read More »Q3 2024 Sold! – Prior Businesses Planning
What’s Driving Business Owners to Sell? According to the IBBA/MAS 2024 Market Pulse Q3 Report, retirement is the #1 reason business owners successfully sell their businesses. However, motivations shift depending on business size: Burnout drove 20% of owners to sell businesses valued under $500,000.Recapitalization motivated 20% of owners in the… Read More »Reason Sold in Q3 2024
This morning’s presentation by Tiffany Halperin at WATT was insightful, shedding light on water challenges faced by small towns. Thank you, Tiffany, for sharing your expertise and knowledge!
Hanna hosted the Accelerent roundtable at Delta. We had smoked a pork shoulder and served it with coleslaw and beans. Great and highly proprietary discussions were had. In attendance were Karen Bottesch, Jose Schieneman, Megan Gustafson, Parker Dunn, Nick Vagnozzi, Emma Kuball, Autumn Stewart, Mary Ellen Twohey, and Dan Feldmann.
Had an incredible meeting this morning, where I learned so much! First, Melissa Swader provided a fantastic overview of social media marketing, sharing simple yet effective tips. AnneMarie Haenfler then gave us valuable insights into PFOA and PFOS, highlighting their widespread presence in our daily lives. Lastly, Marlene Imirzian wrapped… Read More »WATT Breakfast
Had an incredible time at this week’s NAWBO Wealthwise Women Entrepreneurship event, all about Managing Money—Finance, Insurance, and Tax Strategy! This monthly series is all about empowering female entrepreneurs with top-notch education and networking to help us build wealth in every corner of life. The powerhouse speakers shared some golden… Read More »NAWBO Wealthwise Women Entrepreneurship event
I had the privilege of presenting alongside three amazing women on several timely and important topics. Marcia Ritter began by highlighting the critical importance of understanding your financials—especially cash flow (this is very important when considering buying or selling a business as well as your debt service). Marcy Maslov followed… Read More »Watt Breakfast
Special thanks to Jonathan Stone of Phoenix Raceway for the suite experience and tour. Phoenix Raceway is a 1-mile, low-banked tri-oval racetrack in Avondale, Arizona, nearby Phoenix. Opened in 1964, it hosts two NASCAR race weekends annually, including the championship race since 2020. The track has also hosted CART, IndyCar… Read More »Phoenix Raceway