Category Archives: Building Value

Celebrating Mr. Fezziwig

Posted on December 23, 2023 by John F. Dini

Since 2013 I’ve updated this piece about the underappreciated and forgotten boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! Last week was the 180th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas … Continue reading →

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Exit Planning – Lifestyle and Legacy

Posted on December 13, 2023 by John F. Dini

Lifestyle and Legacy are two very different types of owner transition objectives. When we ask a client “What do you expect as a result of our exit planning?” the answer may be about the money, the time frame, or the … Continue reading →

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The AI role in Exit Planning

Posted on August 6, 2023 by John F. Dini

Is there an AI role in Exit Planning? The media is packed with stories about Artificial Intelligence. According to the stories, because a smart search engine (which is essentially what a Learning Language Model [LLM] is,) can pass a Bar … Continue reading →

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Delegation and Depth – Company Readiness for Exit

Posted on June 29, 2023 by John F. Dini

Delegation and depth are critical when presenting your business as a buying opportunity. For many business owners, exit planning means getting the company ready for sale to a third party. There are a number of approaches to enhancing preparedness for … Continue reading →

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Impressions of Value in Exit Planning

Posted on April 10, 2023 by John F. Dini

Business owners, advisors, and buyers frequently have widely different impressions of value when it comes to a business. The Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Survey canvasses intermediaries who sell privately held Main Street and mid-market companies. One question is about the … Continue reading →