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From Elon Musk to Exit of His Own

From Elon Musk to Exit of His Own

Ben Kellie got his start in the aerospace industry, helping Elon Musk figure out how to get his rockets to land on a floating barge without blowing up.  In 2015, Kellie left SpaceX to start The Launch Company, where they supply hardware parts and consulting to a...

The Shotgun Breakup

The Shotgun Breakup

Back in 2006, Michael Kaplan and his partners bought into a Zerorez Carpet and Living Surfaces Care franchise. The business was generating $300,000 in revenue and losing $40,000 a year. By 2019, the company was generating $17 million in revenue when Kaplan and his...

The $4 Million Dollar Haircut

The $4 Million Dollar Haircut

In 1994, Robert Hartline started selling phones in the back of his car. By 2019, he had built Absolute Wireless into a chain of 56 wireless stores and 350 employees. Hartline was able to systematize his business while he grew by creating employee onboarding videos and...

A Rembrandt in the Attic

A Rembrandt in the Attic

James Prebble co-founded Palladium Digital, a consultancy helping companies think about their digital strategy.  The company experimented with various business models until they landed on helping private equity groups get a return on their investments. Private equity...

3 Reasons Not To Diversify

3 Reasons Not To Diversify

3 Reasons Not To Diversify How does Vitamix get away with charging $700 for a blender when reputable companies like Cuisinart and Breville make blenders for less than half the price? It’s because Vitamix does just one thing, and they do it better than anyone else. You...

How to increase the value of your business by 71%

How to increase the value of your business by 71%

Increase the value of your company by training others in your area of expertise. It can be tough to grow a service business. Clients are typically buying your expertise, and if all you have to sell is time, the size of your business will always be limited by the number of hours in your day.

A blood pressure test for your business

A blood pressure test for your business

When was the last time you had your blood pressure tested? Taking your blood pressure is one of the first things most doctors do before treating you for just about anything. How much pressure your blood is under as it courses through your veins is a reliable indicator of your overall health; and it can be an early indicator of everything from heart disease to bad circulation.