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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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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 Most Undervalued Skills I See in Successful Small Business Owners

When I study successful small business owners, the skills that stand out aren’t always the flashy ones. It’s usually the underrated traits—discipline, adaptability, communication, and financial prudence—that separate the businesses that thrive from those that stall. In this article, I share the most undervalued skills I consistently see in strong owners and why they play such a critical role in acquisition success.

October 18, 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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Why Culture and People Often Decide if a Deal Works Long Term

Financials can look perfect, but it’s the culture and people that determine if a deal thrives long term. I’ve seen acquisitions succeed when employees feel valued and culture aligns—and fail when those elements are ignored. In this article, I share why I focus on culture and people during due diligence, how I evaluate them, and why they often decide whether a deal truly works in the long run.

September 23, 20257 min read
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