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Why Trust Scales Better Than Rules
Why trust outperforms rules as companies scale—unlocking speed, ownership, talent, and adaptability without bureaucracy slowing growth.
May 25, 2026
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Perspectives on holding-company strategy, acquisitions, and long-term ownership.
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Teaching Teams to Think Like Owners
Unlock startup-level energy at scale by teaching teams to think like owners—boosting creativity, accountability, and results across your company.
May 18, 2026
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When to Step Back as a Leader
Learn when and how to step back as a leader in a holding company to empower teams, scale wisely, and trade control for long-term strategic impact.
May 11, 2026
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The Traits We Look for in Operators
Discover the key traits of exceptional operators, ownership, agility, rigor, ethics, and growth focus, that drive lasting business success across…
May 4, 2026
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How We Build Without Micromanaging
A framework for building businesses without micromanagement, using clarity, autonomy, and systems to empower teams, accelerate execution, and build…
April 27, 2026
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The Difference Between Price and Value
Explore why true value outweighs price in deals, how to spot resilient assets, avoid hidden pitfalls, and align acquisitions for lasting returns.
April 20, 2026
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When a “Good Deal” Isn’t Good Enough
Discover why cheap business acquisitions can become costly traps, and how disciplined investors identify true value beyond low price tags and…
April 13, 2026
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How We Handle Founder Transitions
Discover how our holding company manages founder transitions with empathy, structure, and strategy, ensuring smooth handovers, culture continuity,…
April 6, 2026
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Turning Chaos Into Compounding
Discover how visionary companies turn market chaos into compounding growth through clarity, systems, and purpose-driven strategy that transforms…
March 30, 2026
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Our Favorite Red Flags in an Acquisition
If you shop for companies the way some people browse vintage shops, you know the thrill of finding a gem and the dread of realizing it is costume…
March 25, 2026
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What “Skin in the Game” Means to Us
In our world of starting, acquiring, and building businesses, skin in the game is not a slogan, it is the operating system. We are a holding company…
March 23, 2026
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How We Decide When to Walk Away From a Deal
In the first glow of a new opportunity, everything can look inevitable. Disciplined investors know better. Great outcomes start with crisp filters,…
March 18, 2026
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Buying Companies Without Breaking Them
Buying a company is a bit like adopting a prizewinning houseplant. It looks glamorous, but if you water it wrong, it wilts and everyone pretends not…
March 16, 2026
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The Businesses Everyone Overlooks (and Why We Love Them)
Quiet profit has a certain charm. While the spotlight chases flashy apps and buzzy brands, a wide band of unglamorous operators quietly stack wins…
March 11, 2026
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How We Spot Hidden Value in Small Companies
Finding hidden value in small companies is part detective work, part gardening, and part patience training. If you have ever sifted a garage for a…
March 9, 2026
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Holding as a Philosophy, Not a Structure
Across the world of starting, acquiring, and building businesses, the word “holding” often gets parked in the legal department and left to gather…
March 4, 2026
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The Long Game Nobody Talks About
Everyone loves a shortcut until the shortcut sends a bill. The quieter path is the long game, where you set compounding forces in motion and keep…
March 2, 2026
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Why We Prefer Control Over Fame
Ambition loves applause, but real builders know applause does not pay the invoices or keep the lights on. When you are starting, acquiring, and…
February 25, 2026
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Our Definition of “Winning”
“Winning” sounds simple until you try to define it without drifting into clichés or chest thumping. In our world, where we spend our days starting,…
February 23, 2026
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The Power of Boring Work
Entrepreneurship gets marketed like a fireworks show, yet most real value is created by quiet, repetitive, almost sleepy effort. That is especially…
February 18, 2026
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Slow Capital in a Fast World
In today’s business landscape, where every entrepreneur, investor and executive seems determined to sprint ahead, there is something quietly radical…
February 16, 2026
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Why We Don’t Chase the Next Big Thing
We don’t chase trends. We build patiently, invest wisely, and let steady fundamentals, not hype, create durable, compounding businesses.
February 11, 2026
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The Beauty of Doing Nothing for a Quarter
Strategic stillness can fuel sharper growth. Discover how doing nothing for a quarter helps teams refocus, refine processes, and make smarter moves.
February 9, 2026
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Building Companies That Outlive Us
Learn how to build enduring companies with patience, integrity, and systems that outlast trends, designed to thrive for generations.
February 4, 2026
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How We Think About Ownership
Ownership is a promise, not a trophy, a commitment to responsibility, resilience, and long-term value across capital, time, talent, and technology.
February 2, 2026
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Why Reputation Compounds Like Capital
Reputation grows like capital, built through trust, consistency, and credibility. Learn how to invest, protect, and compound your reputation for…
January 28, 2026
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How We Talk About Ourselves to Founders
We explain how we partner with founders, clear, grounded, and practical help that brings clarity, reduces friction, and builds real companies.
January 26, 2026
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Why Storytelling Still Matters for a Holding Company
Storytelling gives strategy clarity, unites portfolios, and inspires people—making it a vital tool for holding companies in today’s business world.
January 21, 2026
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What Hold Means to Us
Hold means patience, stewardship, and intention, building businesses with care, clarity, and durability for lasting value and true impact.
January 19, 2026
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How We Stay Invisible on Purpose
We build companies quietly, focusing on craft, clarity, and durable value. Silence is strategy, letting outcomes speak louder than noise.
January 14, 2026
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Why Synergy Rarely Works the Way You Think
Synergy isn’t instant magic, it’s complex, costly, and fragile. Learn why most attempts fail and how to build honest, lasting business integration.
January 12, 2026
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Why We Like Stability More Than Disruption
Stability fuels growth, clarity, and focus. Learn why consistency beats chaos and creates the foundation for innovation and lasting success.
January 7, 2026
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Our Problem With Growth at All Costs Thinking
Chasing growth at all costs is a trap. Discover smarter principles for building durable, sustainable companies without sacrificing mission or culture.
January 5, 2026
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The Case for Owning Fewer, Better Businesses
Owning fewer, better businesses sharpens focus, boosts returns, and reduces complexity, leading to compounding growth with less drama.
December 31, 2025
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Smart Home Devices Statistics, Industry Trends & Analysis
The smart home devices market is moving into a mainstream, consolidated phase where growth is driven less by novelty and more by high-ROI use cases,…
December 30, 2025
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Why Bigger Isn't Always Better in Acquisitions
In acquisitions, bigger isn’t always better. Learn why smaller, strategic deals often deliver faster payback, resilience, and lasting business growth.
December 29, 2025
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Dollar Re-Evaluation, Bitcoin & Gold as a Strategic Reserve, and the Great Debt Rebalancing
Is the US prepping for a dollar reset?
December 24, 2025
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How We Approach Long-Term Liquidity
Discover our disciplined approach to long-term liquidity, balancing cash, strategy, and resilience to fuel growth and weather uncertainty.
December 17, 2025
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Growing Without Venture Capital
Learn how to grow a business without venture capital, focusing on profit, control, and sustainable growth powered by customers, not dilution.
December 15, 2025
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Our Thoughts on Permanent Capital
Permanent capital replaces hurry with craft, enabling patient growth, compounding gains, and building durable companies for the long run.
December 10, 2025
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Compounding Returns Inside a Holding Structure
Discover how holding structures fuel compounding, shrinking friction, recycling capital, and scaling systems for lasting business growth.
December 8, 2025
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Why We Avoid Chasing Trends
We don’t chase trends—we build with patience, focus, and systems that compound over time. Durable businesses thrive on signal, not noise.
December 3, 2025
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Why Our Subsidiaries Don't Compete With Each Other
We design subsidiaries to collaborate, not compete—clear lanes, shared wins, and focus drive lasting growth for customers, teams, and investors.
December 1, 2025
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How We Balance Autonomy With Oversight
We build ventures with autonomy and oversight—thin standards, crisp decision rights, and steady rhythm, so teams move fast, learn, and protect…
November 26, 2025
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When Less Intervention Creates More Value
Discover why restraint beats constant meddling. Learn how less intervention, clear principles, and trust create lasting value in ventures.
November 24, 2025
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Decentralization Done Right
Discover how to balance autonomy with accountability. Decentralization done right fuels speed, focus, and sustainable growth in modern enterprises.
November 19, 2025
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The Power of Quiet Leadership in Holding Companies
Quiet leadership thrives in holding companies—building trust, clarity, and lasting results through presence, patience, and purposeful design.
November 17, 2025
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Building for Generations, Not Quarters
Discover why building companies for generations, not quarters, leads to deeper impact, lasting success, and a legacy beyond the balance sheet.
November 12, 2025
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