Resources to run a better business.

Too much teamwork is not a good thing.‍ Here’s a scenario I’ve seen dozens of times in growing companies. The business has gotten bigger, more complex. ‍And bigger businesses—like bigger children—have bigger problems.‍ But the team that’s running the business? They’re still operating off of an older playbook.

Core values are the backbone of your company culture. At least, they should be. But in my experience, entrepreneurs often have gaps when it comes to living their core values.

Here’s a little story about beating the competition. My family loves Toy Story Mania. If you haven’t been, it’s an attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where you “zip through an exhilarating 4D shootin’ game starring Toy Story characters—and blast away.’

As a culture, we value hard work.‍ Even as we talk about the importance of delegation, getting out of the weeds, and working on the business instead of in it…we don’t always believe it.‍ I’ve fallen into this trap. You probably have too.

I receive a fair number of comments about the Voice of the Entrepreneur. The question I get the most, though, is this:‍You don’t actually write that thing…do you?

Crews & co. is pleased to announce Mark Sapienza and Ray Chang as the firm’s newest Growth Consultants!

In Part 2 of this series, our panel of business and legal experts will dive deeper into the sales process. Once you’ve set your business up for a successful sale, what comes next?

A CEO has no shortage of responsibilities. The role is complex—and it requires courage. ‍As the leader of your company, you’ll play the role of visionary, coach, strategist, brand advocate…‍But the most important role you’ll play? Parent.

There’s no doubt that there is a right time to sell your company. But trying to optimize for the best time can get you in trouble. You become the gambler who’s unable to quit while he’s ahead. And for every hand you continue to stay at the table, there’s a greater and greater risk that in the end, you’ll lose.