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Operate First, Own Later: How to Think About Compensation
Stepping into a company as its future owner? The salary matters least. How to structure the three layers of operate-to-own compensation, and what to get in writing.
8 Sep 2026
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The Succession Wave Is Coming for California's Small Businesses
Millions of boomer-owned businesses are nearing an exit, and most end in closure, not a sale. How California owners handle succession without ever listing.
2 Sep 2026
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