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Morlocks and Eloi and the Virus

As I interact via Zoom and telephone with clients, family and friends, I keep thinking of H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine. As a life-long science fiction fan, I see our surreal living situations born of the world-wide coronavirus epidemic as … Continue reading

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4 Responses to Morlocks and Eloi and the Virus

  1. Thomas Dooley says:

    I love reading these Awake at 2am in the morning articles. Take care John, stay safe and looking forward to getting that lunch and beer together.

  2. John McAllister says:

    John Thanks so much for allowing us to pass this on to my FaceBook Friends.

  3. Don Maranca says:

    Great article, John. And agreed!

  4. Bernard Schayes says:

    Thank you for sharing John.

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Exit Planning in a Crisis

Why would you be exit planning in a  crisis? At the height of the economic expansion (a few months ago in late 2019) I was reviewing a company’s financial statements. Their sales were stagnant, and profits were minimal. When I … Continue reading

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Quarterbacking is Not Exit Planning

Quarterbacking is a popular term when exit planners are talking to clients. It’s supposed to invoke a vision of someone who is in control. Think about a Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes standing tall in the pocket, surveying … Continue reading

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  1. Jim Wisdom says:

    John: Thx for this Blog post. It helps to clarify the role of the Exit Planning Strategist for all concerned- the business owner, the other advisors, and even the Exit Planning Strategist. Great information!

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Exit Planning Checklist for 2020

The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your Exit Planning Checklist. All business owners will stop being business owners at some point.  So, there is no better time to begin planning for the inevitable than … Continue reading

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Baby Boomers’ Influence – Still Strong

There is ample evidence in the marketplace that Baby Boomers’ influence is still powerful. From walk-in tubs to stand-up bikes, and from pharmaceutical commercials to river cruises, Boomer tastes are catered to in every market. We all know the sterotypes … Continue reading

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