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You can have UNLIMITED time off... Here's the deal.. PTO, fair compensation/bonusing, and comfortable working environments should be a GIVEN, and fully transparent! We recognize that not all employers transact business in that manner (unfortunately!), but for us its paramount. However, if your only focus is on those items and not how you're bringing value to the TEAM you're joining.. it's most likely not a good fit. Make sure to check out the FULL episode with Brad Oleshansky, CEO of The Motor Enclave - also DROPPING tomorrow our brand new episode featuring Emery Ellinger, CEO of Aberdeen Advisors, Inc. 🎙️ Michael Calamaras Full episodes on Spotify & YouTube! 🔗 LINK IN THE BIO #pto #mergersandacquisitions #middlemarket #ceo #CXO

And now for today's episode of "Oops, My Stock Did a Trust Fall and No One Caught It"... A company, once sitting pretty at $60 a share two years ago, has officially... gone bankrupt. Investors? Shirtless. Their retirement plans? Now just "plans." Oh, and if you're one of the brave souls who thought, "How much lower can it go?" Congratulations—you’ve just met rock bottom’s basement. *See the thrilling price chart in the first comment.* Moral of the story? Two things: 1. When you think a stock can’t drop any lower... surprise, it can. Welcome to the stock market carnival ride! 2. Investing in single company stocks feels like dating a bad boy: risky, tempting, and probably gonna break your heart. Spread that risk, folks. Diversify and give your future self a nice, warm financial blanket. Share your story of losing money in a single company stock (or a bad boy) #empoweredwomen #investing

The 'softer side' of M&A (yes, it does exist). M&A isn't all boardroom showdowns and alpha-male bravado. Not all the time, anyway. I talk to founders and leaders every day. We talk about future exits, and one question always pops up: "How can I better prepare for an exit?" Great question. P.S. Follow me for more content like this.

Hot takes on Monday’s stock market plunge & why you SHOULDN’T panic 👇 We get it. For those of you newly wealthy, Monday may have come as a bit of a shock. But don’t believe all the click-bait media headlines. In a new Liquidity Event episode that just dropped today, AJ & Shane look at Monday’s stock market dive from a historical context. 👉 What happened in the stock market? 👉 Is this type of volatility normal? 👉 What should investors be doing (if anything?) Other topics include our awesome clients & summer party, BKFi’s company retreat, retirement scams, and LinkedIn layoffs. Watch here: https://hubs.li/Q02KNPvj0

In the ever-turbulent theater of media conglomerates, a new performance is stealing the spotlight. Bronfman, with Bain Capital’s backing, is making waves with its interest in Shari Redstone’s National Amusements. Let’s not forget, Skydance Media has been circling the same prey in advanced negotiations. Is anyone else getting déjà vu with another battlefield of corporate gladiators dealing blows under the guise of mergers? The stakes are higher, the tycoons richer, but the playbook looks awfully familiar. ### Predictions: - **Deal or No Deal?** Given Bain's strategic clutch and Bronfman's aggressive history, they might just swoop in and recast this episode of merger mania. - **Skydance's Strategy** If Skydance falters, expect them to pivot quickly—these players don’t sit on the sidelines licking wounds. ### Wider Implications: - **Monopoly Menace** We're probably looking at another hyper-consolidated media superpower with this marriage. Is this ever actually good for innovation and diversity in the media landscape? - **Corporate Cavalier Attitudes** Backed by billions, the question of 'vision' often takes a back seat. Will genuine creativity survive, or does cashing in on existing content continue to reign supreme? Mad Money over Mad Men, anyone? - **Market Movement** Whatever the outcome, this duel will send tremors through stock markets. Watch those portfolios like a hawk; the ripple effects could be massive. At this point, keep your eyes glued to the stage. We're not just witnessing a game of chess; it's a full-blown power play. Who will capture the king, and who will end up in checkmate? Only time, and money, will tell. Stay tuned; the closing credits could be a plot twist for the ages. https://lnkd.in/emdgfXDV

Explore unconventional views on 401k investments, REPE, leaving W-2, macro trends, and tertiary markets, with Patrick Donley and The Real Estate God on today's #MillennialInvesting episode. The Real Estate God is an anonymous Twitter personality boasting over 100,000 followers. Get ready to uncover unique perspectives on life, real estate, and business, including why The Real Estate God views investing in a 401k as a bet against oneself. 🤔 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE: - Who The Real Estate God’s heroes have been. - Why he considers investing in a 401k as a bet against yourself. - How his first investment lost a $30,000 nest egg and what he learned from it. - Why you need to be investing in yourself or in a business when you are starting out. - What moves you need to make to leave your W-2 wisely. - What macro trends he thinks will affect us in the coming years. - What his exit strategy is for his real estate investments. - What you learn in the Acquisitions Bootcamp and much more! #RealEstate #InvestmentInsights #AcquisitionsBootcamp

𝗡𝗲𝘄, 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 With new firms popping up each day it’s exciting to evaluate these new entries into the market and see how they came to be and how they differ from the competition.    Because being an early adopter can be exciting Here are a few things you should think about:  • A firm will likely be more nimble and listen to your wants and needs • Able to implement your thoughts and ideas for the future more easily  • They may offer a larger piece of equity in the overall firm and a larger overall transition package But it also comes with unknowns:  • With a firm that is new, they don't have the experience of transitioning teams onto their platform.  • The equity in the firm has yet to be proven  • Are they really ready for primetime?  Some advisors love the idea of something new and thrive in an "𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯" environment. While others choose to run in the other direction for the exact same reason.    𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙤?

Want to hear insights on current trends in equity compensation? Then, don’t miss this episode of Invested at Work with Robyn Shutak, CEP, FGE, NDEF.

Choosing a beneficiary is like picking your MVP for life's financial playoffs. Don't leave it to chance; make sure your assets go to the real MVP! 💰💰 Have questions? Give our office a call and set up a consultation to get started. #EstatePlanning #MVP #Beneficiary

There is abundance. Yes, even for #arts #nonprofits. As Aubrey Bergauer writes, we can start by focusing on areas of potential growth. She offers many practical steps toward healing and rebuilding healthy budgets in her article: https://lnkd.in/eZHdxJky