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23 Dec The Overlooked Catalyst: Turning Private Equity Value into Enduring Multiples

Posted at 09:38h in Uncategorized

Private equity has mastered the sprint. EBITDA grows, roll-ups consolidate, exits deliver multiples. The model works, until it doesn’t. Here’s the paradox: the very tactics that drive short-term success often erode the long-term value buyers are willing to pay for. Debt strangles innovation. Cost cuts splinter...

12 Dec Own the Message, Own the Market – A Strategy for Growing Businesses

Posted at 14:28h in Uncategorized

The secret to growing your business is not capital alone. It is clarity. As a growing business, you have proven your model, built teams, and carved out market share. But unlike giants with unlimited capital, you are in the scale‑up period where every decision about positioning...

01 Dec The Restaurant Business: Gravity Beats the Spreadsheet

Posted at 14:43h in Uncategorized

When a restaurant starts to slip, the instinct is almost always the same: chase the tangibles. Cut portion sizes. Raise prices. Remodel the décor. Throw money at marketing. These are visible levers, easy to measure, easy to justify in a boardroom. But restaurants don’t fail because...

17 Nov Consultants Advise. Operators Execute.

Posted at 19:21h in Uncategorized

I’ve lived logistics from both sides of the fence, as a buyer negotiating contracts and as a provider running companies with razor‑thin margins. That dual perspective taught me something most outsiders miss: the rules of this industry aren’t written in textbooks; they’re written in the...

14 Nov The Hidden Cost of an Aging Workforce — Why Politics Needs a Retirement Policy

Posted at 16:06h in Uncategorized

As an executive, I’ve studied the economic drag caused by aging leadership. One insight stands out: when senior roles open due to mandatory retirement, younger professionals earn more earlier and retire with more. It’s not just about fairness. It’s about financial efficiency, organizational vitality, and...

12 Sep Mentorship and the Survivor Paradigm: Rethinking Talent Through a Strategic Lens

Posted at 03:05h in Uncategorized

In my years of executive leadership and mentoring, I’ve observed a recurring distinction among professionals seeking guidance. Broadly, they fall into two categories: those who pursue mentorship as a means of survival within their organizational environment, and those who seek it as a catalyst for...

15 Aug Next-Day vs. 48-Hour: What CEOs and CFOs Miss About Delivery Choice

Posted at 15:11h in Uncategorized

By John Scheel, Managing Partner at Stone Management Partners Twenty years ago, I led a delivery transformation at a major consumer packaged goods company. The challenge was simple: how do we offer next-day delivery without drowning in cost and complexity? The solution wasn’t just operational, it was...

12 Aug The Uber-Amazon Effect: How Tech Giants Turn Everyday Moments into Emotional Highs

Posted at 10:00h in Uncategorized

By John Scheel – Stone Management Partners In today’s digital landscape, convenience is king, but emotional resonance is the crown jewel. Two tech giants, Amazon and Uber, have redefined what it means to shop and travel, not just by streamlining the process, but by transforming it...

05 Aug Scaling Beyond the Founder: Why Vision Alone Won’t Grow Your Business

Posted at 14:51h in Uncategorized

By John & Garry | Stone Management Partners At some point in every founder’s journey, the very traits that built the business —passion, grit, and relentless effort —become the things that hold it back. We’ve seen this firsthand in companies at a crossroads, where growth stalls...

10 Apr One Blue Pen

Posted at 19:53h in Uncategorized

From Tariffs to Triumph Achieving Operational Excellence Through Inventory Strategy In today’s turbulent global economy, businesses face relentless challenges: rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and unpredictable market conditions. CEOs and CFOs must act decisively to protect margins, streamline operations, and meet customer demands—all while navigating unrelenting external...

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