Tag: company culture

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Why I Study Cultural Fit Before Buying a Business

Numbers can close a deal, but culture determines whether it thrives. I’ve learned to study cultural fit before every acquisition because mismatched values and leadership styles often lead to failure. In this article, I explain how I evaluate culture, what signals I watch for, and why it has become one of my top priorities before buying a business.

November 13, 20252 min read
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The Role of Employee Retention in Acquisition Success

Retaining employees after an acquisition is one of the most important factors in long-term success. I’ve seen great businesses fail simply because key people left during transitions. In this article, I share why employee retention matters so much, how I evaluate retention risks during due diligence, and the steps I take to keep teams engaged after closing a deal.

November 8, 20253 min read
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How I Decide Whether to Keep or Replace Existing Management After a Purchase

One of the toughest calls after buying a business is deciding whether to keep or replace existing management. I’ve learned to evaluate not just skills, but also alignment with culture, systems, and long-term goals. In this article, I share my framework for making this decision, how I assess leadership fit, and why getting it right is critical to post-acquisition success.

November 1, 20254 min read
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Why I Believe Culture Is More Important Than Strategy in Acquisitions

I’ve seen great strategies fail because the culture wasn’t aligned. In acquisitions, culture drives whether employees stay, systems work, and customers trust the transition. Strategy sets direction, but culture determines execution. In this article, I share why I prioritize cultural fit over strategy in every deal and how it shapes the long-term success of my acquisitions.

October 30, 20253 min read
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The Importance of Employee Retention After a Business Sale

When a business changes hands, the biggest risk isn’t customers leaving—it’s employees walking out the door. Retaining key staff after a sale is essential for continuity, customer relationships, and cultural stability. In this article, I share why employee retention matters so much post-sale, how I evaluate retention risks during due diligence, and the strategies I use to keep teams engaged after an acquisition.

October 16, 20254 min read
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Why I Believe Culture Eats Strategy in Business Acquisitions

I’ve seen flawless strategies fall apart because the culture wasn’t aligned. In acquisitions, culture drives execution, employee engagement, and whether a business thrives after a deal closes. Strategy sets the plan, but culture fuels the people who must carry it out. In this article, I share why I believe culture consistently eats strategy in business acquisitions and why I always make it a top priority in due diligence.

October 9, 20255 min read
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The Role of Leadership in Successful Business Acquisitions

Leadership is often the difference between a smooth acquisition and a failed one. I’ve learned that strong leadership helps retain employees, integrate culture, and stabilize operations after a sale. In this article, I share the role leadership plays in acquisition success, how I evaluate it before buying, and the steps I take to ensure leadership continuity in the businesses I acquire.

October 6, 20255 min read
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