I have seen this before, and more than once. 1987 stock crash (Black Monday) I had to remind people that they will still have their dogs bark in the morning. The Sun will come up, and the dam birds will chirp. In that situation, it only lasted two days but the market started a gigantic … Continue reading
Category Archives: Private Equity
Don’t Confuse Speculation with Investing. Crypto Currencies… GET out!
Tulips come to mind! Generally considered the first speculative “bubble”, investors and common folk alike bought into the never ending rise of tulip bulb prices way back in @1637 A.D. Yes, this is as relevant today and a lesson to be learned. It was coined “Tulip Mania”, where prices rose exponentially and deviated from any … Continue reading
The Destruction of a Brand
I promise that this will not be a political post one day before the U.S. election. With that, I find myself shaking my head with one part of me looking in the rear view mirror and one part looking ahead in the front windshield. As any public relations professional will tell you; it takes ages … Continue reading
Paying your Dues
Okay… you have just graduated from University. It was a top school (thanks Mom and Dad), and your grades were decent (accomplished somehow in between keg parties). Maybe you listened to your mentors and got lucky with some summer intern programs. School’s out… time to start earning the real money, right? NO! Most people will … Continue reading
From Seed to Industry Leader
Every entrepreneur has the dream to take his firm from the “garage” start-up to be the industry leader. The excitement of seeing your “baby” grow also has rewards beyond just money. I think most entrepreneurs feel this way… I have to believe that most do. Why? Because growing a business is just too hard to only … Continue reading