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...
by Justin Maxwell | Nov 24, 2025 | Business Success, General Financial, Generational, Interviews, Tax
Why This Shaker Bottle Deal Matters To YouWhat Yeti Really Bought For $38 MillionThe Three Motives Behind Smart AcquisitionsHow A 7–8 Figure Founder Uses The Same Owner Investor StrategyYour Next Move Why This Shaker Bottle Deal Matters To You If you run a seven or...
by Justin Maxwell | Nov 17, 2025 | Business Success, Exit Ready, General Financial, Generational, Interviews, Protection, Tax
Why “Someday” Is Killing Your LegacyThe “Extra Years” Exercise: What You Actually WantThe Mayonnaise Jar: Why Your Life Feels Too FullFrom Vague Dreams To A Unified Goal StatementQuality Of Life Beats “More Money” PlanningThe Hidden Brake Pedal: Unconscious...
by Justin Maxwell | Nov 11, 2025 | Business Success, General Financial, Tax
IntroductionWhy a deal machine beats a marketing sprintOwner-operator vs owner-investorThe five reliable channels of deal flowActive vs inactive sellers and the 5D signalYour public positioning: the credibility magnetPipeline math that prevents attachmentA scoring...
by Justin Maxwell | May 16, 2025 | Generational, General Financial, Tax
The Hidden Cost of “IRS-Approved” (like Cash Balance Plans)Tax Strategies for Business Owners I’m going to upset some people with this article—and that’s fine by me. Because if you’re a business owner making $300K, $700K, or $1M+ per year, you deserve the truth about...