Exit Isn’t About Selling. It’s About Optionality
Most founders wait too long to prepare for exit. This article breaks down why exit is really about optionality and how to build a company that thrives without you through systems, succession, and scalable operations.
What Makes Service Firms Irrelevant – and How to Stay Ahead
Service firms are being squeezed by AI, smarter buyers, and commoditisation. Learn how to escape irrelevance by shifting from delivery to judgment, productising your expertise, and building value-based positioning that future-proofs your firm.
Why Scaling Starts With Who You’re Becoming
Most founders focus on tools and teams to scale. But the real limit is their leadership identity. Learn the four levels every founder must evolve through, from Operator to Investor, to build a business that grows beyond them.
The Forest Phone Call That Changed How I Think About Business Freedom
A powerful reflection on why being indispensable as a founder is a liability, not a strength, and how to build a business that runs without you. Learn the mindset and systems that create freedom, scalability, and resilience.
The Day Our Family Business Collapsed
This article shares the personal story behind a business collapse and recovery following the loss of a founder. It explores key person risk, legacy planning, and how to build a business that survives without you.