Stick to Your Knitting

Most companies do one thing really well. Whether they like it or not, it’s the thing that keeps them in business, and keeps customers returning. ADAGEStick to Your Knitting———-RESPONSE Most companies do one thing really well. Whether they like...

Move Up the Food Chain

If you are selling a commodity (a product distinguishable only by price) there will always be a competitor with a lower price. ADAGEMove Up the Food Chain———-RESPONSE If you are selling a commodity (a product distinguishable only by price) there will...

Use One-Page Agreements

Always do a deal sheet before moving on to a contract. ADAGEUse One-Page Agreements———-RESPONSE Always do a deal sheet before moving on to a contract. A deal sheet permits you to maintain step-by-step control through the deal formulation and...

Never a Buyer But Seller Be

Organic growth is vastly superior to acquired growth.ADAGENever a Buyer But Seller Be———-RESPONSE Organic growth is vastly superior to acquired growth. Mergers of equals are doomed to failure. Acquisitions are one of the most capital-intensive...

Respect the Tribe

Whether it’s clothes, computers, or food, most people emulate and copy other members of their tribe or social group. ADAGERespect the Tribe———-RESPONSE Whether it’s clothes, computers, or food, most people emulate and copy other members...