THE FOUNDER INDEPENDENCE BLOG
Dive into our latest blog posts where we explore key strategies and real-life case studies designed to help you increase the valuation your business.
Strategy Is the Breakfast of Champion Cultures
Explore powerful insights on building champion cultures with Darrell Amy. In this article, Darrell breaks down strategies to strengthen teams, boost productivity, and drive growth. Dive in and discove... ...more
Strategy ,Innovation Valuation &Culture Development
November 11, 2024•3 min read
How To Align Business Objectives with Enterprise Value
As companies approach the fourth quarter and begin updating their one- and three-year objectives, it’s crucial to ask: how do these goals contribute to increasing the company’s valuation? If the ultim... ...more
Innovation ,Valuation
October 21, 2024•4 min read
Why Business Owners Struggle To Set a Specific 10-Year Target
Setting long-term goals is essential for business growth, yet many owners struggle to define a clear 10-year vision. In this insightful article by Darrell Amy, he explores the common barriers that hol... ...more
Sales ,Innovation &Valuation
September 24, 2024•7 min read
Three Q4 Rocks To Accelerate Your Business Into 2025
As Q4 approaches, it’s time to start thinking ahead to the new year and setting goals that will accelerate your business into 2025. The fourth quarter is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for suc... ...more
Sales ,Innovation &Valuation
September 10, 2024•3 min read
Shift From One Visionary to an Entrepreneurial Culture
This article explores the transition from a founder-driven company to an innovation-driven culture. Learn how to empower employees, establish Value Creation Councils, and celebrate wins to reduce foun... ...more
Innovation ,Valuation &founder-independence
August 26, 2024•3 min read
From Founder-Dependence To Structured Leadership
Founder dependence is the single greatest threat to a company's value. When potential buyers notice that essential operations are tied to the founder, they often lower their offers to mitigate risk, e... ...more
Innovation ,Exit Planning Valuation &founder-independence
August 13, 2024•5 min read
Transform Your Company: Ten Smart Moves To Maximize Enterprise Value
Enterprise valuation is fascinating because it can be actively created. Unlike the arduous task of growing revenue, cash flow, and profit, enterprise value can be achieved through smart, strategic wor... ...more
Innovation ,Valuation
August 05, 2024•6 min read
Understanding Buyer Motivation: The Key to Enhancing Your Company’s Valuation
In this article, we will explore different reasons someone might buy a company. These reasons span a spectrum of value, from low valuation to high valuation. Smart owners understand this and begin wor... ...more
Innovation ,Valuation
July 22, 2024•4 min read
Valuation as The Key Metric for Stewardship
Stewardship in business isn't just about managing wealth—it's about creating and distributing value. Learn how focusing on value creation drives growth, enhances customer experiences, and supports imp... ...more
Strategy ,Innovation
June 17, 2024•5 min read
How Any Business Can Create Exponential Valuation Growth
If you had the choice between flat, linear growth and exponential growth for the valuation of your business, which would you choose? What if the path to exponential value growth ended up creating a bu... ...more
Strategy ,Innovation Valuation &founder-independence
June 10, 2024•4 min read
Three Steps To Create the Entrepreneurial Culture You’ve Always Wanted in Your Midmarket Business
Over the years I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard a midmarket business owner complain, “I wish my employees were more entrepreneurial!” If that’s you, what are you going to do about it... ...more
Strategy ,Innovation &founder-independence
June 03, 2024•4 min read
Why Value Is the Most Important Metric Every Business Should Track
As we head into June with third quarter planning right around the corner, I want to propose a scorecard metric for leadership teams: hashtag#value. In this article, I answer three questions: 1. Why i... ...more
Strategy ,Innovation Valuation &founder-independence
May 28, 2024•3 min read
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