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Do you really know where your profits are coming from, or are hidden patterns costing you more than you think? On the latest Shocking Profit podcast, Gary Fretwell reveals why averages can be deceiving. When businesses segment their customers, it’s often a game-changer: suddenly, you see who’s driving results and who’s being unintentionally subsidized. Curiosity and careful data segmentation can uncover overlooked opportunities and reveal you might be running several differen

After numerous false dawns, the exit window for private equity-owned companies finally appears to be opening. In an effort to satisfy their investors’ thirst for distributions, some fund managers are selling their crown jewels now, even if it means giving up potential returns.   January’s Productivity Pulse explores why exits are accelerating, what buyers are really looking for during diligence, and how operational clarity can be the difference between protecting value and le

Expose Hidden Risks and Unseen Opportunities! If any of these are on your mind, the December Productivity Pulse has answers! Potential implosion of a target company in year 2 or 3 because of an existing, undisclosed risk. Concern that specific aspects of the business need to be stabilized. Need for evidence-based quantification of EBITDA improvements the BUYER should expect post-close (a generic estimate of “synergies” is not sufficient for their investment committee or lende