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I share 25 years of direct business knowledge and life advice. $100M (and counting) HoldCo owner. Fireworks, software, school + 9 others. Writing weekly playbooks for small business owners → https://bit.ly/small-business-MBA
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I introduced my son to the family business: a 12-day sprint of selling fireworks out of a stand. Here’s how it went:

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I wrote a rant about Unlimited PTO policies. (I think they suck - not just for workers but everyone.) Here’s the article → girdley.beehiiv.com/p/unlimited...

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My annual rankings of US airlines: Tier 1: Delta Tier 2: United, Alaska Tier 3: American, Spirit, JetBlue Should be shut down and sold for parts: Southwest

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Starting in an hour. My next online (free) lecture. It’s like a podcast but you have to show up on time. This one is on franchising. Starts in 1 hour. RSVP here (we’ll send the recording even if you can’t make it): lu.ma/dxjc70m0

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24 hours until my Franchise Tell-All online lecture with Connor Groce. Ask us anything about franchising (and I’ll make sure Connor answers you!) RSVP here → lu.ma/dxjc70m0

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How do you motivate your team? Before you shout “CASH OR GTFO”... Read this.

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As a serial company builder, I used to look down on franchising.  I didn’t think owning a McDonald’s or an Orange Theory was “true entrepreneurship.”  But I’m getting older and (theoretically) benefiting from experience… Here’s why I’ve changed my mind.

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My next online lecture series is this Thursday. @ConnorGroce and I will be answering all your questions about entrepreneurship via franchising. Free. Entertaining. You’ll learn something. Mar 6 @ 12 CST / 1 EST. lu.ma/dxjc70m0

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We hired a private chef to cook for our family.  It was an amazing decision. What we learned was surprising:

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Hot take: 41 is the perfect age for men. You're not so old that the end seems near but you're still strong and full of energy. And you've learned enough in 20+ years of adulthood to be only kinda stupid.

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Want to reach an audience of thousands searchers, sellers, M&A, and ETA nerds? Sponsor some Acquisitions Anonymous episodes! acquanon.com Every episode we break down a new business for sale. >10K weekly listeners. If you’re interested, drop me a DM and I’ll connect you.

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Little known fact about X:  When you get 200,000 followers, Elon gives you an offshore staffing firm.  Mine's called Near — here's how we founded it.

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The huge shift in “business” attire is fascinating. Just two generations ago, formal dress was required to be taken seriously. Now, wear a suit to work and there’s a 50/50 chance people mistake you for a waiter.

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Here is my plan to repurpose obsolete malls: Bulldoze them and build high-density housing.

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I used to think owning a McDonald’s or an Orange Theory wasn’t “true entrepreneurship.”  In tomorrow’s newsletter: proof that I’m learning as I age. It’s about the two reasons I changed my mind about franchising. Subscribe to read it in the morning → girdley.com/newsletter

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I have a few sponsor slots opening up in my newsletter. 42K readers, majority business owners/professionals. (Reader demographics below) DM me and I’ll connect you!

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Confession: I used to look down on franchising. But over my years doing business, I’ve changed my mind. Join me and franchising expert Connor Groce for a free Franchise Tell-All - a no-holds-barred Q&A session! bit.ly/432TY9a

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I have a close buddy that I’ve invited on guys’ trips for 10 years now. He keeps declining. I keep inviting him. Someday he’ll be able to make it.

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We’re all going to die sooner or later. So don’t waste your time on bad business ideas.  Here’s my guide to generating great ideas… and how to eliminate 99% of them. Exercises, razors, moats, mistakes to avoid. Free! bit.ly/4aWeDxe

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