On your mark, get set, get set, get set……..
This old codger hired quite a few business brokers in the 30+ year history of the CBI Team. My wife was part of that hiring process for many years and…
How a Box of Wire Sold for Half a Billion
If your business sells something the market sees as a commodity, you’re swimming upstream. Buyers know it. Margins get tight. And when everyone’s selling the same thing, price becomes the…
When “Leading from the Front” Lowers Your Business Value
We all admire leaders who roll up their sleeves and lead from the front. They set the tone, inspire loyalty, and show the team what it means to hustle. It’s…
ZZZZZZZZ, Good Morning!
Good morning. That’s right, morning, my favorite time of day and now that I’m retired it’s even better. Why. Because for over 55 years my mornings were spent getting ready…
Do You Feel Lucky?
6-13-25 Happy Friday the 13th to you (that’s the day I wrote this column.) I published a weekly newspaper from 1974-1984 and it was a blast...but I couldn’t make any…
Dave Godwin Recognized Nationally by IBBA and M&A Source for 2024 Deal-Making Excellence
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2025 Northwest Arkansas Dave Godwin Recognized Nationally by IBBA and M&A Source for 2024 Deal-Making Excellence Dave Godwin, Executive Broker at CBI TEAM in Northwest…
Covid Changed Everything—Except This
Covid changed a lot of things, didn’t it, including added emphasis on the word “pivot.” All of us business folks heard that word and some of us even did it,…
Build It to Sell
Positioned to Sell - Primed to Succeed I had a meeting recently with a business owner who’s done a fine job building something special — solid operations, loyal customers, and…
A Match Made in Heaven
El Rancho Grande is no ordinary Mexican restaurant. With a rich history of serving authentic Mexican cuisine in Tulsa from the same location for over 70 years—most of those under…
Riding the Silver Wave: Why Franchising Could Be Your Perfect Exit—or Entry
As both a business broker and the proud owner of two HOTWORX franchises, I've gained a unique perspective on what might be the greatest wealth transfer opportunity of our lifetime:…
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