The history is always in the room

What I learned leading a business I didn't build, and what every owner should know before they hand someone the keys.

The history is always in the room

The decision isn't your problem.

Private equity gets a bad rap

The longer you wait, the more it costs.

You negotiated a great deal.

Everyone sees the decision

The most productive thing I did this summer was slow down

Inorganic growth will accelerate whatever is already true about your business.

Everyone knows what the business needs.

You invested in everything but yourself.