THE VALUE CREATION BLOG

Three Q4 Rocks To Accelerate Your Business Into 2025

As Q4 approaches, it’s time to start thinking ahead to the new year and setting goals that will accelerate your business into 2025. The fourth quarter is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for suc... ...more

Sales ,Innovation &Valuation

September 10, 2024•3 min read

Shift From One Visionary to an Entrepreneurial Culture

This article explores the transition from a founder-driven company to an innovation-driven culture. Learn how to empower employees, establish Value Creation Councils, and celebrate wins to reduce foun... ...more

Innovation ,Valuation &founder-independence

August 26, 2024•3 min read

From Founder-Dependence To Structured Leadership

Founder dependence is the single greatest threat to a company's value. When potential buyers notice that essential operations are tied to the founder, they often lower their offers to mitigate risk, e... ...more

Innovation ,Exit Planning Valuation &founder-independence

August 13, 2024•5 min read

Transform Your Company: Ten Smart Moves To Maximize Enterprise Value

Enterprise valuation is fascinating because it can be actively created. Unlike the arduous task of growing revenue, cash flow, and profit, enterprise value can be achieved through smart, strategic wor... ...more

Innovation ,Valuation

August 05, 2024•6 min read

Understanding Buyer Motivation: The Key to Enhancing Your Company’s Valuation

In this article, we will explore different reasons someone might buy a company. These reasons span a spectrum of value, from low valuation to high valuation. Smart owners understand this and begin wor... ...more

Innovation ,Valuation

July 22, 2024•4 min read

Valuation as The Key Metric for Stewardship

Stewardship in business isn't just about managing wealth—it's about creating and distributing value. Learn how focusing on value creation drives growth, enhances customer experiences, and supports imp... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation

June 17, 2024•5 min read

How Any Business Can Create Exponential Valuation Growth

If you had the choice between flat, linear growth and exponential growth for the valuation of your business, which would you choose? What if the path to exponential value growth ended up creating a bu... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation Valuation &founder-independence

June 10, 2024•4 min read

Three Steps To Create the Entrepreneurial Culture You’ve Always Wanted in Your Midmarket Business

Over the years I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard a midmarket business owner complain, “I wish my employees were more entrepreneurial!” If that’s you, what are you going to do about it... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation &founder-independence

June 03, 2024•4 min read

Why Value Is the Most Important Metric Every Business Should Track

As we head into June with third quarter planning right around the corner, I want to propose a scorecard metric for leadership teams: hashtag#value. In this article, I answer three questions: 1. Why i... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation Valuation &founder-independence

May 28, 2024•3 min read

A Smart Path To +1X, 2X, 3X EBITDA (or more) For Your Business

How do you increase the valuation of a business? It all comes down to what a buyer is willing to pay. EBITDA is what it is. The question is, "What multiple on EBITDA would a buyer be willing to pay?"... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation &founder-independence

April 22, 2024•3 min read

Visionary Inspiration vs. Intentional Innovation

Every business needs a great visionary. I believe that businesses also need an innovation team. In this article, I explore the differences between the two as well as how they can work together. ...more

Innovation

April 15, 2024•4 min read

The High Cost of Self Implementation

This morning I'm thinking about golf. Years ago, when I started playing golf, I wish I'd hired a coach. But, it was too cheap. I reasoned that I didn't have the time. So, I tried to teach myself. You... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation

April 08, 2024•5 min read

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