When you start thinking about selling your business, one of the most important questions you need to ask yourself is whether you could afford to sell it. How much is it worth? How much would you take home after eliminating business debt and paying the taxes and fees...
Have you ever thought, "I'll be happy when I make more money," or "I'll be happy when I retire"? When you finally reached those or other milestones, did it feel as satisfying as you imagined? And how long did that feeling last? High achievers tend to constantly drive...
Gift giving during the holidays is a wonderful tradition that unites families and friends. When we give in the right spirit, we remember that giving can be even more joyous than receiving. So why do we feel so much stress this time of year? One reason could be that we...
Many of our clients enjoy making charitable donations, whether it’s paying tithing or supporting a local nonprofit. But what many people don’t realize is that how you give can make a big difference, both for the organization you support and for your own financial...
Do you love your business so much that you never want to sell it? If so, congratulations—that’s a rare blessing. However, one day you will be forced to leave it whether you want to or not. That departure could be triggered by any of what we call the 5 Ds: death,...
We all want a fulfilling life, but fulfillment doesn’t come automatically with greater wealth. In fact, continuously building wealth could increase your anxiety. As Morgan Housel said in The Psychology of Money: "The hardest financial skill is getting the goalpost to...
For years, my wife Andrea and I have enjoyed staying at a boutique hotel in a quiet neighborhood on the north side of Newport Beach, just a block from the ocean. Things felt different on our last visit, though. When I went to check in, no one was at the front desk,...
One of our clients was recently offered a lot of money to sell his business, but they wanted him to stay on for five years after the sale. Why? His business heavily depends on him for day-to-day operations, so they must have figured it would take five years to ensure...
Who are you outside of your business? Are you confident in your worth regardless of the financial or professional benefits you provide to others? A friend of mine in high school named Troy had a brother in his teens who was born with severe physical and mental...
From ages 19 to 21, I served a volunteer church mission in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During the final six months of my mission, I had the privilege of working closely with our mission leaders, David and Louise Udall. They were responsible for the direction and...