How do you know someone is a pilot? …they’ll tell you. (insert laughter here) 😀 As I mentioned in my intro, aviation is a passion of mine. I’ve been a pilot for 24 years and have learned many lessons about life, myself and business through flying. One of these...
I wanted to share a conversation I recently had with myself… I am watching the NFL wild card weekend under the relaxing glow of the lights from my Christmas tree. I suddenly realize it’s Sunday, January 15th and immediately start a self-interrogation that goes...
Paint a Picture One of the most strategic ways you can add value and decrease the perception of risk in the mind of a buyer is to craft a story for the future. When you can paint a picture about how this asset (your company) can produce a predictable recurring profit...
At align5, we are apt to use a lot of sports analogies when describing different business scenarios, and for good reason. Sports are akin to our organizations in that to win, you need the right players in the right spots executing the right strategy. And since we’re...
When it comes to making your business as attractive as possible to potential buyers, anything you can do to reduce their perception of risk is going to command a higher offer. Think about the risk profile of a potential buyer. How can you mitigate their perceived...
