by Justin Maxwell | Jan 14, 2026 | Business Success, General Financial, Generational, Interviews, Protection, Tax
The core problem: owners overpay because they misunderstand incentivesCredit vs deduction: the distinction that changes the mathThe real question: what counts as “R&D” in the real world?Why smart accountants still miss the R&D tax credit1) Outdated mental...
by Justin Maxwell | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Plateau Every Owner Feels, But Few AdmitWhy Programmatic Acquisitions Outperform Organic GrowthThe Core Problem: Most Owners Rely on Luck, Not Deal FlowThe Investor’s Lens: How Programmatic Acquisitions Work1. Brokers & Intermediaries2. Online Marketplaces3....
by Justin Maxwell | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Predictable Growth Beats Hustle Every TimeThe Investor’s Lens: Predictability Or ChaosThe Cost Of “Hope As A Strategy”The First 90 Days: Stability Before “Scale”The Four Pillars Of The Predictable Growth Framework1. Purpose And Plan: The North Star2. Product And...
by Justin Maxwell | Dec 16, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready, General Financial, Tax
Acquisitions Are Sexy. Running Out Of Cash Is Not.What Debt Coverage Ratio Actually Tells YouWhy 1.8x Is A Line In The SandHow To Use A Debt Coverage Ratio Calculator On Real DealsProtect The Business You Already OwnYour Next Step: Run The Numbers Before You Run The...
by Justin Maxwell | Dec 8, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready, General Financial, Generational, Tax
The First 90 Days After Acquisition Decide If You Bought An Asset Or A ProblemAt scale, real buyers are predictable. They buy for three reasons:Step One: Do Not Break What You Just BoughtStep Two: Script Day One Before You Wire The MoneyWhat you cannot do is improvise...