One of my favorite quotes is from famed Greek storyteller Aesop who wrote “be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.” I was reminded of this by three separate conversations recently with brokers from different areas of the U.S. who had met their growth targets but were questioning Read more…
“The worth of a thing is what it will bring,” states the old English proverb. Many brokers have had a spectacular year and they’re taking personal stock. The question of value, while it seems simple enough, is quite complicated. There are many reasons for establishing a brokerage’s value such as Read more…
A Modern Day Heir A Florida broker was getting up in years and ready to slow down to enjoy the fruits of all his labor. Over coffee with his son he said, “it’s time for me to start planning my retirement and I’m thinking about giving you half the business. You’ll Read more…