Maximize Business Value Podcast

Tom Bronson, our host, interviews Jim Brewer, principal of Brewer Leadership on why you need an Entrepreneurial Operating System for your business. Brewer, an EOS implementation coach walks through how EOS works.  It is a practical method for achieving business success. The system is laid out in Gino Wickman’s book, Traction . Every business owner on the planet should at least read it if not read...

There are many options available for business owners to successfully transition their business. Most owners don’t realize that there are many roads that lead to a successful transition.  In fact, 48% of business owners do not have transition strategies for their business.  Business owners that invest time in the transition planning process have a much better chance of success when the time comes f...

We are in the midst of an epidemic. Not Covid-19. Another epidemic that is affecting business owners. Businesses that want to transition and are simply not prepared. Only 17% of business owners successfully transition their businesses. 60% of the business owners that do sell are dissatisfied. This podcast lays out the case for exit planning and steps you can take now to avoid being in that 83% of...

We venture off our normal business-related topics this week to pause and celebrate the Class of 2020 graduations with a commencement address! Tom’s daughter graduated this past week and our podcast and blog post is dedicated to her. Rather than directing this “commencement address” to her, Tom addresses this advice to his 18-year-old self - the class of 1982! Just to be clear, this message is not...

This is an exciting episode of Maximize Business Value Podcast. Tom Bronson talks to Susan Steinbrecher, President of Steinbrecher and Associates, whose expertise is helping companies develop their people. We discuss the do’s and don'ts of executive coaching including coaching methodology, how to select a coach, and why we all need coaches in our lives. We also walk through Susan’s latest boo...

Tax Credits are so beneficial for business owners.  It can be a way to put capital back into your business pockets. Today, we speak with professed tax credit nerd, Lindsay Polyak, Principal at Tax Credit Collective - a local Dallas-based tax credits and incentives firm.  Listen in as Tom and Lindsay discuss 2 of the most important tax credits business owners need to be aware of, the importance of...

M&A experts, Dan Vermeire of Capital Finance Associates Worldwide and Larry Lane of VR Brokers Business Dallas join Tom Bronson of Mastery Partners to discuss the current environment for Mergers and Acquisitions and the impact of COVID-19 on the M&A ecosystem.  Gain practical advice on how to maximize business value even during challenging times like these.  Dan Vermeire is a Managing Dire...

Leaders set the tone.  Whether it be in battle, on the court, or in an organization.  As a leader, having an "off day" mentally can be detrimental to your results.  So, how do leaders stay motivated and overcome those "off days"?  Tom Bronson shares his secrets on how he stays motivated and operating in an optimal state to maximize his business value.   This podcast is hosted b...

Companies like marriages run their course.  Sometimes those partnerships end in divorce, business divorce.  There are essential legal documents and agreements you want to have in place to protect hidden value in your business. Being prepared for business divorce is a sure way to maximize business value. Winstead PC shareholder and business divorce attorney, Ladd Hirsch , shares his vast expertise...

Using your values to drive company culture. What is the most valuable asset in your company? If you poll 100 business owners on that question, nearly all of them will intuitively respond “My People.” Yet - many business owners don’t think strategically about the care and feeding of their most valuable asset. In this episode, HR Catalyst principal Mark Mitford joins us to provide wisdom and insight...

Leadership is all about change. When you're leading people through change, the faster you can get them through the valley of despair the faster the change will have a meaningful impact on your organization. Our current situation of dealing with a global pandemic is creating a great opportunity to lead through significant change. Most leaders are finding a little extra time on their hands. How...