Spoiler alert: It’s not just your snazzy loafers or sharp suit that make an impression—it’s your brand! Whether it's your website, marketing materials, or how you present yourself online, people are quietly judging. (Yep, even that awkward stock photo you thought no one noticed!) Learn why showing up with a killer brand can be the difference between closing deals and losing clients.

Selling your business isn't just a financial decision; it's an emotional rollercoaster akin to navigating the stages of grief. From denial to acceptance, understanding the emotional journey can help move forward with clarity and purpose.

The implications of AI remains one of the hottest debates out there. It’s only fair that us business brokers jump on the bandwagon and weigh in on the future of brokerage.

I can say with confidence that people selling a business benefit from using a broker. But what about buyers? Do buyers need to use a broker when buying a business? The answer may surprise you!

The model in the business brokerage industry is easy: the more listings you have the more successful you’ll be. But is this really true? I’ve decided that it’s a big fat NO for me.

Are you curious about restaurant brokerage? Read this! It’s the good bad and ugly of my lifelong adventures into business brokerage - the sometimes heartbreaking and always thrilling niche of restaurant brokerage.

Business Brokers aren’t known for being the most tech-savvy folks in a room. But hey, that doesn’t mean we can’t also scream into the social media void about our craft. Join me for some tips, tricks, and things NOT to do as a part of your social strategy.

After 16 years in business, Donna Firebaugh talks about what it was like building her business and the process of selling her wildly successful doggy daycare

Lessons learned from being in the loud and rowdy trenches of rock-n-roll bands. Hey, Mr. MBA - what did you learn?

Agency is what keeps real estate agents on the up & up as far as the ethics of who and how they represents clients. Here we discuss how business brokerage blurs those lines and often confuses the hell out of folks.

I’m always getting asked to cite the differences between commercial real estate and business brokerage. Although we’re bred from the same beast, there are a few key differences that drive me crazy. Let’s discuss!

Gather round for a short piece on what the hell a business broker actually does and why you should invite them to all of your parties.

It's rare to come across someone who rocks it out like Ashley does. To say that she leads a life that many of us only dream of is a bit dramatic, but I'd say accurate. I especially loved this interview because it hits the marks so dear to me: commercial real estate, art/design, and an approach to life that is equal parts thoughtful and yet totally badass.

This is where Patty debates whether she went viral or caught a virus on Linkedin when a post about tattoos in the workplace went off the charts.

Chis ended his interview by stating, “Life is short, experience everything you can.” This kind of thing is easy to say, but harder to pull off, but Chris is one of those rare people that live by that rule. Yes! I hope our conversation inspires you to go out and do all the things!

Is there anything worse than that feeling of indecision coupled with dread and self-doubt? That’s often what we feel when faced with a decision because the choices in front of us are just not great. This visual dive into Integrative Thinking gives you the power to create the third option instead of being stuck with the obvious.

Have you been curious about all those references to Miro boards, mapping, brainstorming, and creative ideation? Were you nodding your head as we went along, but you actually had no idea what I was talking about. Have no fear! The CATBiRD Case Study is here! This video shows you what a recalibration intensive looks like.

Here’s a peek into what it’s like working with me as an agent and what to expect when you lease a space. I give you the rundown on representation, landlord expectations, and I even give mention to a pet peeve or two. Check the link to the Miro board for a closer look.

John Mejia leads a quietly creative life. What do I mean by that? Everything he does is marked by the spirit of play, exploration, and wonder but he doesn’t doesn’t make a big fuss about it and probably won’t want you to either. I chose to profile him to illustrate how creativity can manifest without the word “artist” tacked beside our names.

A lot of you may already know Nesha, but if you don’t, you’re in for a treat. She’s pretty amazing and her story reflects the depth, passion, and tenacity that few people have. Lucky for all of us she’s also not shy about opening up and sharing her journey.