Buyers Can Smell a Motivated Seller
Why the moment you start looking for a buyer, you start losing. An Exit Isn't…
Mac LackeyAugust 26, 2026
I’ve Seen This Movie Before, and the Ending Isn’t Pretty
Same pattern, different decade, ten times bigger consequences. Let me ask you something that might…
Mac LackeyAugust 19, 2026
What Happens When the Business Can’t Survive Without You
You are currently the single greatest threat to your company's valuation. Most founders believe they…
Mac LackeyAugust 12, 2026
What a Buyer Sees in Ten Minutes That Took You Ten Years to Build
Every founder says they want an exit strategy. Optionality. Leverage. Real founder freedom. Those are…
Mac LackeyAugust 5, 2026
The 3 Silent Deal Killers That Buyers Find Every Single Time
Exiting your business isn't a simple transaction. It's a high wire act over concrete. And…
Mac LackeyJuly 21, 2026
How to Build a Business That Doesn’t Need You (And Why That’s Worth Millions)
Last year, I was flat on my back in a hospital room, watching the world…
Mac LackeyJuly 14, 2026
The 90-Minute Rule That Saved My Sanity (And Doubled My Output)
Six months ago I was drowning in my own success. 60+ daily interruptions. Slack notifications…
Mac LackeyJuly 2, 2026
The 4 Hidden Triggers That Make Strategic Buyers Pay 10x Multiples
Most founders chase the wrong metrics entirely. They obsess over vanity numbers while the real…
Mac LackeyJune 24, 2026
How One Founder Lost $50 Million in 17 Minutes (The Data Mistake That Kills SaaS Deals)
Three months ago I sat across from a founder who just watched $50 million evaporate…
Mac LackeyJune 17, 2026
Your “Market Multiple” is a Lie: Why 99% of Founders Sell Themselves Short
Stop staring at your P&L statement like it holds the secrets to your exit strategy.…
Mac LackeyJune 10, 2026