How AI Is Destroying Traditional Valuations
The Valuation Apocalypse Is Here (And Your Exit Dreams May Be Dead) Remember when a…
Mac LackeyMay 9, 2026
The Hidden Dependency Risk: 7 Signs Your Business Is Growing… But You’re Not
Your revenue might be lying to you. The numbers can look strong. Your ability to…
Mac LackeyMay 6, 2026
The 40% Framing Gap: Why Strategic Positioning Beats Strong Financials
Strong financials get you in the room. Strategic impact gets you paid. I recently watched…
Mac LackeyApril 29, 2026
The Messy Discount: Why Disorganized Businesses Lose 20% of Their Value
Could you send your complete due diligence package in 30 seconds? If not, you're leaving…
Mac LackeyApril 17, 2026
Is Your Business on Autopilot? Why Most Founders Stall Out (And How to Fix It)
There is a specific window of time every year where things haven't quite "hardened" yet.…
Mac LackeyMarch 13, 2026
You don’t need more confidence
Confidence is overrated. Or at least, the way we’ve been taught to define it.…
Mac LackeyJuly 11, 2025
Would YOU Buy Your Business?
What would you change if you were buying your company today? Really think about it.…
Mac LackeyJuly 11, 2025
Life After the Exit: What No One Tells You
I’ve had the chance to build and sell multiple companies—and here’s something I can tell…
Mac LackeyJuly 11, 2025
Before the Deal, There’s the Story
Before the Deal, There’s the Story Companies Are Not Bought, They Are Sold You’ve heard…
Mac LackeyJuly 11, 2025
3 Red Flags That Kill Deals Before They Even Start (And How To Fix Them)
You’ve built a business. It makes money. It looks solid on paper. But something’s off—and…
Mac LackeyJuly 11, 2025