Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG)

🎁 Holiday travel is here, with it delays and crowded airports.😫 Instead of frustration and stress, why not use this time to your advantage 🤔, with a smile and being human? 😁 Remember when networking on planes was a thing? Now, everyone seems to be in their own little world. 🙈 But think about it: you have hours of potential connection time just waiting to be tapped into! 💡 I've personally made some game-changing connections on planes – deals closed, friendships formed, and stories for days! 🤯 So ditch the noise-canceling headphones, put on a friendly face, and see what happens. ✨ Here are a few tips to make the most of your in-flight networking: ✈️ Start with a simple hello: A warm greeting can work wonders. 🗺️ Find common ground: Maybe it's a shared destination or a book you both love. 🧳 Be respectful of their time: Not everyone is up for a chat, and that's okay. 🤝 Exchange info strategically: If the conversation flows, connect on LinkedIn, electronically, or old school swap business cards. You never know who you might meet at 30,000 feet! 😉

SATURDAY SHOWCASE 📺: 🛢️ Landman 🛢️ on Paramount+ Forget the holiday rush 🛍️ and dive into this gritty, oil-soaked 🛢️ drama, the latest from hot-hand Taylor Sheridan. As his massive hit Yellowstone finishes this weekend (finally), Landman has people talking. If streaming didn't exist, this is the show people would be talking about in break rooms (if people still congregated there). Landman throws you headfirst into the world of Texas roughnecks and wildcat billionaires 🤠💰 in the heart of the Permian Basin. starring Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a crisis manager for an independent oil company navigating booms, busts, and cutthroat deals in the Lone Star State 🌟. As his style, Sheridan throws it all in: feuds, corporate backstabbing and litigation, the drug trade infiltrating the oil fields ⛽️, raising young adults and marital issues, and the high-stakes struggle for power and wealth in the oil industry. Beyond the drama, Landman explores the complex realities of our dependence on the oil industry and petroleum-based products, the dangers inherent in this line of work, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources 🤔🌎. This show is a must-watch for: ➡️ Fans of Taylor Sheridan's universe gotta give the guy massive props from a struggling writer and actor, and hitting it big at a time later than most who find Hollywood success. And, how he is wisely parlaying it to the next level. When you are hot, don't slow down. 🤠 ➡️ Business enthusiasts: See how fortunes are made and lost in the volatile world of oil and gas. 📈📉 ➡️ Anyone fascinated by Texas culture: Experience the unique blend of grit, ambition, and family ties that define life in the Lone Star State. 🏜️ ➡️ Those who love a good drama: powerful performances, shocking twists, and a captivating exploration of human nature under pressure. 🔥 ➡️ Anyone interested in energy and the environment: "Landman" offers a thought-provoking look at our reliance on fossil fuels 🛢️ and the complexities of transitioning to a more sustainable future. 🌱 So grab your cowboy hat 🤠 and settle in for a wild ride with "Landman"! 🐎 👇-------------------👇 And if you want to know how accurate the show is in its depiction of the oil industry in Texas, look in the comments for a link to a great article. 

🚨 Founders & Startups: Wake Up Call! 🚨 Look at this chart.There is a fallacy, and a prevailing belief that may give you hope, but is really your enemy. What is it? It is the dream model of taking a startup from nothing to a massive exit provided by VC's. You might have advisors, be part of an incubator/accelerator, or part of an ecosystem that still pushes this model. You may think (and you may have) a disruptive idea/service/product. Just as tech can change a market fast, so has the VC landscape. With more cash, power and influence than ever, it is a different model now. Here's the reality: ▶️ VC Power is Concentrated: In 2024, a mere 30 firms gobbled up 74% of ALL VC capital in the US. 😲 ▶️ Andreessen Horowitz ALONE snagged 11%! 🤯 ▶️ Mega-Funds Rule: Forget VC's battling for the scrappy startups. It's a game of giants now, with elite firms dictating the rules. They are just a different version of an investment bank or private equity firm. 👑 ▶️ Think about scalability, to get that big, you have to have infrastructure. That means, the days of sitting with a principal at a coffee shop, signing a deal on a napkin, getting their mentorship all the way through to your massive exit, NOPE. ▶️ You want in to bump into the power players? Better have floor seats for the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, or the Miami HEAT. If you do not have a true route into one of the big dogs, you are not getting in. ▶️ Know that the term "startup" has different meanings now. What does this mean to all the founders and entrepreneurs with something real? It means: if you want the best chance to survive, and thrive, you HAVE to be open to paths beyond what you hear and are aware of. If you open your eyes 👀 and mind 🧠 you will see there are so many routes to success. How you position yourself to get there, and being open to it, is the start. Otherwise, good luck. Here's the article from PitchBook: https://lnkd.in/e2RVF4J4 👇-------------------👇 Are you ready to look beyond? Reach out to discus our capital formation strategies. Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG)

Small IPO’s The future of small IPOs in the $20 million to $59 million range shows signs of improvement, but challenges persist. The first half of 2024 witnessed a significant uptick in IPO activity, with 94 offerings raising $18.5 billion, marking an 80% increase from the same period in 2023. This resurgence suggests a gradual recovery in the IPO market, potentially benefiting smaller offerings. A shift towards smaller deals is anticipated, particularly for mature companies with robust balance sheets, which could favor IPOs in the $20-59 million range. The JOBS Act has played a crucial role in enhancing small companies' access to capital markets, though further regulatory adjustments may be necessary to revitalize public markets for smaller entities. Despite these positive trends, small IPOs continue to face significant hurdles. They bear disproportionate regulatory burdens, such as Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, compared to larger corporations. Additionally, these smaller offerings often struggle to attract analyst coverage, impacting their visibility and appeal to investors. The rise of private equity and alternative funding sources has provided smaller companies with options beyond going public, potentially limiting the number of small IPOs. However, anticipated improvements in inflation and interest rates could benefit small-cap companies and potentially boost small IPO activity. Sector-specific trends, particularly in technology and healthcare, continue to dominate IPO activity, which may influence the size and frequency of smaller IPOs in these industries. While positive indicators exist for small IPOs, their success in the $20-59 million range will likely hinge on ongoing regulatory support, improved market conditions, and companies' ability to navigate the unique challenges associated with smaller public offerings.

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🚀 Want to boost your sales and grow your business? 🚀 Raising capital for growth is a strategy to take your business to the next level. Our capital formation program can help you with the nuances and complexities of raising capital. 📈 Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. is comprised of experts who have been there, done that, with strategies for any industry. 📈 Experts like Bryan Coble. He's been there with tech startups, built their sales channels, and helped direct them to exits. He and I will both tell you that raising capital is more than just creating a deck and presenting to investors. It's about: ⚖️ Raising capital in a legally compliant manner 📊 A business plan 💪 Building a strong brand ⚙️ Building your sales pipeline 🤝 Effective sales techniques 🗺️ A marketing plan specific to raising capital ✍️ Creating engaging content 📊 Industry reports 🚗 In-person road shows 💻 Virtual investor meetings 💯 And so much more All of this is crucial. Why? When raising capital, you are competing with everyone. Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. is a Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG) portfolio company. ***** 👉 Are you in the Research Triangle area and want to hear Bryan speak today? DM me and be my guest!

"Good is the enemy of great." Jim Collins Businesses that settle for “good enough” often miss their potential for greatness. True growth requires challenging the status quo, reevaluating strategies, and striving for excellence every day, especially these days when the world is changing quickly. I certainly battled this myself while running companies in the past. Luckily, with mentors like my Dad and because of groups like Vistage and other great people in my network, I realized there are short cuts or cheat codes and other people with experience that know more than I do. I would be smart to pay attention to them. Fractional leadership or business advisory and consulting services are several ways to break free from “good enough” and chart a course toward greatness. Where can you raise your standards? How can I help? Stony Hill Advisors Stony Hill Advisors, Inc.

🤯 Best play I've EVER seen on Monday Night Football?! Lisa Simpson 🏈 taking a Bart pass 🎯 + BREAKING Homer's ankles 🦵 for a Cincinnati Bengals 🐅 game winning TD! Homer on this version of the Dallas Cowboys? 😂 Classic. 💯 Over the 16+ years I've been posting on LinkedIn, relating sports and entertainment to business principles has been a theme for me. 🎬 What a brilliant concept to merge these two media powerhouses, the ageless Simpsons and the NFL. Yes, a bit easier now that The Walt Disney Company owns ESPN and 20th Century Studios (who launched the Simpsons all the way back in 1989), still, great to see and props to those behind the scenes who made it work. 💡 Joint ventures and partnerships work, people! Talk to me about doing a JV and/or partnership with Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG) and Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. for a big win for all the players in the game.

Fabulous Friday! 🎉 Today I'm celebrating the power of networking,🤝 Team🏀, & using tech to ACCENTUATE being human & POWERING 💪 us to WINS.🏆 Here's a case study of our week for those who don't believe in it: Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. is a big and growing TEAM 🏆 w/ a strong roster and deep bench so we can send the right team to do the job for our clients. 💪 🏀 Basketball references as Hoop season is here... 🏀 As the point guard at the top of the key in the middle, I want to rack up assists and make it easy for the guys in the paint doing the heavy lifting to score. 🏀 On the left is our Center, Dave Dickens, a grinder who gets it done. He's in Austin, TX networking with power players and deploying our strategies. You may have seen the posts, and DM's. 🏀 On the right is top scoring Power Forward, Eric Dickens. Dunking over the competition or hitting the corner 3, he gets it done. Eric makes it easy for me, whether it's a lob or a tough pass to handle, he will bring it home. Here's how we set up Eric: For years, I have used LinkedIn with great success. Just like eras change the game of basketball -Russell Boston Celtics, Jordan 🐐 Chicago Bulls, Steph Golden State Warriors- to win you have to adapt. I'm always looking to improve. 🤔 Like through the Brand Built Community, founded and led by business masterminds Darren Mass & Nat Berman. 🧠 3 to 5 times a week, there are Zoom meets for members to learn and share. On a call a month ago, I met Sarah Blesi based in sunny Cleveland, OH with its great Lake Erie beachfront. 🥶 Using LinkedIn I introduced her to Eric, who's based outside of Cleveland. 🌉 This week he attended a networking meeting Sarah invited him to, not knowing what to expect. 😮 Here's what happened: ➡️ Start building on what could be a great referral relationship with Sarah ➡️ Promising connections, spoke specifically about 3 potential scenarios where one could even lead to a Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG) acquisition for our parent company! 🤯 ➡️ At our weekly Team meetings, we often practice our elevator intro pitches. Eric wanted me to know it prepped him for his meeting and he had the room laughing. ➡️ It turned out to be a BNI (Business Network International) meeting, and a chapter leader recognized Stony Hill Advisors from LinkedIn and our newsletters! This is what LinkedIn is all about! 🔗 ➡️ Leverage your network ➡️ Connect with people ➡️ Generate real business opportunities 📈 To do it right, you have to have the HUMAN part. Stop trying to use technology to replace the human aspects of business; instead, use it to BOOST it. (Your AI-only marketing drip campaigns etc DO NOT WORK.) 🚫 Why am I on LinkedIn? 🤔 To grow Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. and add partners across the United States in 2025! 🇺🇸 Leading to more acquisitions and growth for our parent Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG)

🌟 Unleash Your Potential at Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. 🌟 Imagine a place where you can be the BEST version of yourself: ➡️ Top-performing sales professional? 🎯 We'll provide the tools and support to shatter your targets. ➡️ Trusted advisor? 🤝 Guide clients to success with our comprehensive resources. ➡️ Astute dealmaker? 💼 Negotiate complex transactions and drive maximum value. ➡️ Strategic consultant? 🧠 Develop innovative solutions and shape business destinies. And while you're at it... 🚀 Participate in multiple exits and IPOs! 🍾 At Stony Hill Advisors, you'll be part of a dynamic team that helps businesses achieve their ultimate goals. Why choose Stony Hill? > Collaborative environment: We foster a culture of shared success and mentorship. 🤝 > Unparalleled expertise: Learn from industry veterans and gain invaluable experience. 🧠 > Exciting opportunities: Work on diverse projects and make a real impact. 💡 > An incredible investment: Grow professionally and financially with us. 📈 Don't settle for ordinary. Join us and unlock your extraordinary potential! ✨ Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. is a Small Business Development Group, Inc. (Stock Symbol: SBDG) portfolio company.