When a crisis erupts, public perception is shaped in real time—and often, it’s shaped online. Social media has become one of the most powerful forces in modern communication. What used to unfold over days through news cycles now takes minutes, and often without warning.
For companies and leaders navigating high-stakes situations, a solid social media strategy is no longer a
CPA firms have become one of the hottest targets for cybercriminals in 2025—and the numbers are alarming. With access to tax records, payroll data, financial statements, and even health plan information, CPA firms hold the type of sensitive data hackers crave.
In today’s media landscape, crises can erupt in moments and spread even faster. What may start as a minor issue can quickly evolve into a reputational firestorm. The organizations that fare best are not the ones that hide, but the ones that step forward and shape the conversation from the outset.
When things go wrong, the story is going to
Media interviews are no longer just optional opportunities for exposure. In today’s environment, they are strategic moments that can shape public perception, build authority, and reinforce credibility. They can also become high-pressure scenarios that test even the most experienced leaders.
Whether it’s a recorded segment, a live broadcast, or a print Q&A, the margin for error is slim. One poorly
“I’m thinking about selling my company – I need a valuation.”
That’s how many conversations begin. I had one again recently.
It was in a conference room with the President of a privately-held company. The business was growing quickly, and was very profitable. They had been approached by competitors in the past but the timing wasn’t right.
Until now.
This person was lucky
“What is my business worth?”
That’s one I get a lot… “Give me a rough idea – back of the envelope.”
And as an old mentor of mine known as ‘Dr. Value’ would say: “It Depends.”
Most people don’t wake up one morning and think: “I wonder what my business is really worth?”
Ok, some do. But then they usually lose that
Your house and your investment portfolio are significant portions of your liquid assets, and you probably have a general idea of what both are worth at any point in time.
But if you’re a business owner, there’s a good chance that you don’t know the value of your business, even though it may be your largest source of wealth.
Many
Before they were Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Def Leppard was a group of ambitious teenagers from Sheffield, England, chasing a dream.
Formed in 1977 by drummer Rick Allen, bassist Rick Savage, and guitarists Pete Willis and Steve Clark, the lineup solidified with frontman Joe Elliott. They emerged at the tail end of the 1970’s as part of the
Unless you do what I do for a living, “valuation” probably isn’t a word you hear every day.
But it is a word you hear a lot on the TV show Shark Tank.
And it’s usually a point of controversy.
But why do the entrepreneurs and the Sharks differ on valuation?
The Pitch
The entrepreneurs are passionate about their business and
The day Dr. Maria Korbin realized her prestigious medical building was hurting her practice
Dr. Maria Korbin stood at her second-floor window, watching the steady stream of cars pass by on Preston Road in Plano. After eight years in the same medical office building, she felt invisible. Patients struggled to find her office, circled the parking lot looking for available