How Business Buyers Can Ruin a Good Thing
The equity partners who bought this gem were only interested in quick profits. Within two years, the restaurant was bankrupt. Here’s what they missed
What CEOs Can Learn from History and Current Events
History offers lessons in negotiation, knowing when walk away and understanding long game, CEOs can learn from successes and failures of past.
Franchise, Buy or Start from Scratch?
Franchise, buy an existing business, or build one from the ground up? The right answer depends on your goals, experience, and long-term vision.
This Shouldn’t Have Surprised Us
Owning a business and owning a successful business are rarely the same thing. Too many entrepreneurs learn that lesson only after the doors have closed.
International Market Expansion Strategy for a Specialty Food & Beverage Concept
Strategic planning, market validation, and disciplined research helped an international specialty café concept build a stronger foundation for expansion into the U.S. market.
I Don’t Like That Place Anymore
It wasn’t the food. It wasn’t the price. It was something much smaller that quietly cost a business thousands of dollars.
The Strange Paradox We Find Ourselves In
What if one of the world’s greatest paradoxes is that the resource driving global prosperity is also contributing to some of our greatest long-term challenges?
Looking to Get Un-Stuck?
Most businesses don’t fail because they lack opportunities, they fail because they’re carrying too much to move forward. Here’s why getting unstuck starts with removing the weight, not adding more.
The Cost of Compromising Character
A conversation with a young entrepreneur revealed a troubling reality: in a world increasingly focused on convenience and quick results, character may be becoming one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in business.
Building Enterprise Value: How a Specialized Technology Company Positioned Itself for a Successful Exit
A specialized technology company partnered with Russell Strategy Group to build a roadmap focused on scalability, market leadership, succession planning, and long-term enterprise value, ultimately supporting a successful ownership transition.