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03/12/2026

The Battle of the Experts: The Estate of Michael Jackson

The decade-long battle over the value of one of his many assets-- his "IMAGE".

The experts hired by Jackson's family valued his image at the time of MJ's death to be $2,106 (ugh...no, that's not a typo.).

The IRS audited the estate tax return for MJ's estate and came with a value of $435 million (no, that's not a typo either).

And I bet the IRS did audit that estate tax return after seeing a fair market value of $2,000 next to the image of Michael Jackson.

The experts battled for 8 years to the U.S. Tax Court, each of them arguing to courts that their valuation number was right.

Do you know who won?

What did the courts say was the value of his image the day he died?

We are talking about Michael Jackson himself--the "King of Pop."

Also, something else has happened.

The projections used to value his estate are no longer predictions, but are now the present.

Forecast has become fact.

Tomorrow, in fact, did become today.

So, who was really, really right about the value back in 2009?

I will you a hint. Ask Forbes.

Until next time. -DB

Valuation experts for the Estate of Michael Jackson battle the IRS in the U.S. Tax Court and ultimately told the IRS to "Beat It! Beat It!"

03/10/2026

Who needs to get a business valuation? If you own a business, you do.

See 10 scenarios that everybody experiences in life which would trigger the need to have a business valuation prepared.

I can help you through the process. You might even enjoy it. Visit www.mindyourbusiness.com to book a free consultation or call us at (770) 800-8969.

So, let’s play pretend. Just roll with it.

03/10/2026

So, now that we have discussed company-specific risks in detail—and we’ve talked about a forecast and a valuation—let’s connect the forecast to business value. How do we get there? A discounted cash flow analysis. (I know… most people check out right here.) Especially the roughly 37% of us...

03/10/2026

So, now that we have discussed company-specific risks in detail—and we’ve talked about a forecast and a valuation—let’s connect the forecast to business value. How do we get there?

A discounted cash flow analysis. (I know… most people check out right here.) Especially the roughly 37% of us who detest math. So let’s break it down.

Breaking down the discounted cash flow in terms so simple even people who gate math can follow along.

03/09/2026

I’ve always rooted for the little guys. Maybe it’s because I’ve been one.

Maybe it’s because I’ve watched too many people do everything “right” and still get treated like they should be grateful for basic respect.

At some point in a lot of professional careers—consultants, doctors, lawyers, accountants—something shifts.

Quietly. Subtly. But once you notice it, you can’t unsee it.

The relationship flips.

The client stops being treated like the customer… and starts being treated like the fortunate one for receiving the provider’s time, wisdom, or attention.

Gone are the days of going the extra mile.

Instead, you get:

• “It’s not worth pursuing.”
• “It’s not serious enough.”
• “You’re not big enough.”
• “Come back when it gets worse.”
• “This isn’t a priority.”

I’ve witnessed it. And I’ve had it happen to me. And I’ll be honest—it leaves a mark.

Even when it isn’t said directly, the message lands the same:

“Your problem doesn’t matter unless it’s profitable enough for me.”

That mindset might be common, but it’s not normal. And it’s not acceptable.

I vowed I would never do that to a client. Not because every case is “huge.” Not because every business is doing $20 million a year. But because everyone deserves clarity—especially when decisions have real consequences.

Services like business valuation and financial forecasting shouldn’t be treated like luxury tools reserved for the biggest companies.

A forecast isn’t just for the owner planning a major expansion.

It’s also for:

• the shop owner trying to survive price changes and payroll increases
• the contractor deciding whether to hire help or stay lean
• the entrepreneur who needs clarity before taking a bank loan
• the family business trying to plan an exit without chaos

Small businesses DON’T have small problems.

They often have tight margins and BIG stakes.

If you hire me, you’re not “lucky” to get my time. You’re the customer. If you can be on that. 

And you deserve:
• respect
• honesty
• clear explanations
• practical options
• and work that meets the moment you’re in—whether you’re at $250K in revenue or $25M.

Has a professional ever made you feel like you were beneath them?

If so, I see you. And I built my practice to be the opposite of that.

Discussing the role reversal witnessed in professional services industry.

03/07/2026

Most business owners don’t lose money because they’re “bad at business.” They lose money because decisions get made without seeing the ripple effects first.

A yearly financial forecast gives you that visibility. It’s not about predicting the future perfectly—it’s about building a realistic plan, pressure-testing it, and making better decisions faster.

Are you ready to get your business forecast? Order today.

Most business owners don't lost money because they're "bad at making decisions." They lost boney because decisions get made without seeing the ripple effect.

03/07/2026

Every business owner should get a business valuation annually. A business valuation is a professional assessment of your company’s worth at a given time. It involves analyzing various factors including assets, market conditions, earnings, and future potential.

Book your consultation today and find out how much your business is worth.

Discussion on who needs a business valuation and why.

03/07/2026

Your business is our business.

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03/07/2026

One of the most common issues uncovered during business valuations is something many owners rarely think about.

Owner dependency.

In many privately held businesses, the owner serves as the primary decision-maker, relationship manager, salesperson, and operational leader. While this structure can work well for running a business, it introduces risk when it comes to valuation.

Book our "Risky Business" consultation today to identify and reduce the risks affecting the value of your business.

One of the most common issues uncovered during business valuations is something many owners rarely think about. Owner dependency.