What do I mean by anchoring in a negotiation? How can buyers and sellers use anchoring as a potent negotiation technique? Anchoring is a way to set expectations right at the start of a negotiation in ways that make your actual offer more attractive to the other party....
A conversation about business models, capital structure, and managing investors between Jim Schleckser and Dave Warren In this Episode: Jim: Today we going to talk about several important business topics for CEOs with a long-term member of The CEO project and a friend...
Sometimes selling your business makes sense. This is one of the most common conversations I have with my fellow CEOs. They want to discuss the timing and risks of selling their companies. A company sale is a life-changing event for most, especially since 90% to 95%...
Building a Machine: Business Growth Episode at a Glance: Jim Schleckser shares his experience in building a predictable growth engine into your business. Customer and product grid for thinking about delivering recurring revenue into your business. Why customer...
If your business isn’t performing how you want it, maybe in terms of its profitability, it might be time to examine your cost basis. I’ve written before about the power of price increases and negotiating with suppliers, but you might be at the point where...
