#advisory boards

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Biden forces out former Trump officials from military academy advisory boards

The members include former senior counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway and former press secretary Sean Spicer.

BAFMnotes: The Most Unqualified Of This Group Gave The Least Dignified Responses....

"The officials include prominent former Trump advisors — like former counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway and former press secretary Sean Spicer —who were appointed to Air Force Academy and Naval Academy boards respectively just before the former president left office.

The other officials include former national security adviser H.R. McMaster on the West Point board, former Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought on the Naval Academy's board and former White House liaison to the Justice Department ​​Heidi Stirrup.

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Advisory Boards With Wall Street Discipline

How to structure advisory boards with discipline, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

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How I Approach Marketing Spend in Small Business Acquisitions

When I buy a business, one of the first levers I examine is marketing spend. Over time, I’ve learned that how a company spends on marketing is often more important than how much it spends. Some businesses waste money on ineffective campaigns, while others underspend and rely too heavily on word of mouth. The sweet spot is consistent, efficient spending that generates predictable customer…

How I Approach Marketing Spend in Small Business Acquisitions

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Why I Study Cultural Fit Before Buying a Business

When I buy a business, I know culture is just as important as financials. Numbers tell me where the business has been, but culture tells me where it can go. Over time, I’ve learned that ignoring cultural fit is one of the fastest ways to sabotage an acquisition. Many first-time buyers think they can impose their own culture after closing. The reality is that culture runs deeper than any memo or…

Why I Study Cultural Fit Before Buying a Business

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How I Evaluate Recurring Revenue Models in Small Businesses

When I buy a business, one of the first things I look for is recurring revenue. Over time, I’ve learned that recurring revenue is one of the strongest indicators of stability, predictability, and long-term value. In fact, I now see it as one of the most powerful levers in small business acquisitions. But not all recurring revenue is created equal. Some models are durable and sticky; others are…

How I Evaluate Recurring Revenue Models in Small Businesses

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What I Look for When Reviewing a Business’s Operations Before Buying

When I evaluate a company for acquisition, I don’t just study the financials. Numbers are important, but operations tell me the real story of how a business functions day to day. It’s in the systems, processes, workflows, and people where I discover whether a business is truly stable, whether it’s scalable, and whether it can survive once the current owner steps away. Over the years, I’ve…

What I Look for When Reviewing a Business’s Operations Before Buying

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Behind Closed Doors: Insights into the Board of Directors and Advisory Boards

When you’re building or leading a company, there comes a point where you need more than operational support—you need structured guidance, accountability, and fresh thinking. That’s where boards come in. Whether it’s a formal Board of Directors with fiduciary responsibilities or an Advisory Board built for strategic brainstorming, knowing the difference between the two—and when to rely on each—can…

Behind Closed Doors: Insights into the Board of Directors and Advisory Boards

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Guiding the Helm: Understanding Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards

Running an organization without the right leadership structure is like sailing without a compass. I’ve worked with businesses and nonprofits that struggled with governance simply because they didn’t fully understand the roles of their leadership boards. Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards serve distinct functions, yet many organizations either confuse them or underutilize their potential. One…

Guiding the Helm: Understanding Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards