by Jim Schleckser | Nov 19, 2024 | Business, Growth, Management, Sales, Strategy
When growing a business, the best investments often start small and build momentum. Consider a blackjack game: even as the action unfolds quickly, the most experienced players aren’t just hoping for luck. They’re using a strategy, carefully deciding if a...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 10, 2024 | Delegation, Leadership, Management, Talent
Balancing Autonomy with the Need for Oversight Leadership has been highly glorified in both popular and academic discussions. At its core, leadership is about inspiring others to follow you in achieving a compelling goal. However, management, as distinct from top...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 30, 2024 | Acquisitions, Business, Management
I recently spoke with a fellow CEO about an opportunity he was given to buy back equity in his company from a few outside investors. The question my CEO friend kept coming back to again and again was whether it was a wise decision or not to invest in your own...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 25, 2024 | Business, Decision Making, Management
Assessing the current macroeconomic landscape can be challenging, and the news often seems mixed. However, I can share that many of the companies I work with have started cutting and reducing costs in anticipation of tougher times ahead. It’s easy to run a...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 18, 2024 | Advisory Groups, Board of Directors, Business, Delegation, Leadership, Management
Many businesses are founded by inspirational leaders with a long-term vision for their company’s future. Sometimes, this vision includes the desire for the business to be passed down through multiple generations of the founder’s family. I’ve worked...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 11, 2024 | Business, Decision Making, Delegation, Leadership, Management, Private Equity
As an entrepreneur, having a long-term vision of selling your business is a viable goal. However, it’s crucial to understand the factors that could impact both your ability to sell and the price you can command. By considering the buyer’s perspective, you...
