At a recent Colorado Financial Planners Association (COFPA) meeting, Sameer Somal, Blue Ocean founder, gave a sobering snapshot of things every financial advisor needs to consider: what’s next for your... read more →
Why do so many business owners and financial planners have such a hard time developing an exit plan? I believe one terrorist plaguing both of them—all of us, really—needs to... read more →
…those who [achieve extraordinary results] lift their circumstances up to the level of their dreams through awareness, responsibility and communication; others lower their dreams to fit their circumstances. (Living an... read more →
SHAMELESS PLUG Since this is the week leading up to Easter, I’ve been thinking a lot about what Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me.” Some of these... read more →
Are you uncomfortable with sales? Me, too! Especially because, in Myers-Briggs terms, I am a borderline Introvert/Extrovert. The “traditional” side of the sales paradigm has one ruling mantra (the Tolkienian... read more →
When I talk with owners interested in either buying or selling a business, they regularly think this is a transaction; each party views it from the point of view of... read more →
Drum-roll, please! Thank you for all who filled out the 2015 survey for JH & Associates. Here’s a snapshot of who you are: 72% of you own businesses 33% of... read more →
A recent blizzard caused the cancellation of our daughter’s flight back to college. During our bonus family time we sat by the fireplace, working on our own projects. She did... read more →
Upcoming STAR-Denver Event "Making More Money? or Who's on First?" May 15, 2015 Lunch Meeting by Jon Hokama. Click Here to RSVP. Business owners may feel that the prospect of... read more →
This week I’d like you to recall Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes. This story has a lesson that every business owner needs to consider. The tale... read more →
