Podcasts about John Bly

Tuesday's program featured our monthly visit with the New Hampshire Insurance Department. We were joined by Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the discussion focused on the important role insurance plays in the state for those dealing with mental health concerns and providing the proper coverage patients require.  We were also joined by John Bly of American Legion Post #21 in Concord. American Legion Baseball is celebrating their 100th anniversary this summer as Post #21 will open its' season in June.

We talked some baseball Wednesday with longtime area coach and manager John Bly analyzing what the Red Sox and other teams did at Tuesday's trading deadline. Also on Wednesday, our monthly visit with New Hampshire's Department of Safety. The focus this month on the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Joining us in studio, Assistant Director Megan Hoskins, Chief of Mitigation and Recovery Austin Brown and Community Outreach Coordinator Vanessa Palange.

Local baseball icon John Bly joined us in studio to talk about American Legion baseball and the team he manages, Post #21 of Concord. They will be opening their season at Memorial Field on June 11th. We also learned about the very successful club baseball team at the University of New Hampshire where John is a member of the coaching staff.

John Bly is the Managing Partner and Regional Leader of the South Atlantic region of Aprio, a global financial consulting and CPA firm. He started his accounting firm shortly after graduating in 2004, grew it to 70 employees, and made about 15 acquisitions before merging with Aprio. John is the author of Cracking The Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers And Acquisitions For Pennies On The Dollar. He is also the host of the Aprio Advisory podcast. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews John Bly, the Managing Partner and Regional Leader of the South Atlantic region of Aprio, about how to grow a company through acquisitions. They also discuss the lessons John learned during his early days in mergers and acquisitions, how to do due diligence and hire culturally fit employees, and the difference between small and large company acquisitions. 

Welcome to the Business Legends Podcast! Where we interview business leaders and entrepreneurs so we can learn from their successes and apply them to our own business to grow!   On today's episode, we sit down with John Bly! John is the managing Partner of Aprio!  Aprio is one of the top 25 accounting and advisory firms in the country.   They focus on small – medium sized companies that are anywhere from early or seed stage growth to $100 million enterprises.  How much do values matter when hiring employees or working with clients? What challenges arise at each stage of company growth? How can you make your business stickier to your clients?   Find out the answers to all of these and more on today's episode!   Want to learn more about John Bly, Aprio and what they do? Check out their work here:   Aprio Website: https://www.aprio.com/  Aprio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aprio/  Aprio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aprioadvisors  John Bly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblycpa/  Want to connect with us and learn more about our expertise? Check us out here:   Website: https://businessmarketingsolutionsgroup.com/?fbclid=IwAR2hPda9vQc3sApLL9wTglpHdna_eZPXYN1jEAqsSE1uXFwljlbM4vBXCOQ  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessMarketingSolutionsGroup/about  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessmarketingsolutionsgroup/?viewAsMember=true 

Mergers and acquisitions can sometimes feel daunting for entrepreneurs, but they don't have to be. In fact, growth through M&A can yield huge rewards if you are willing to accept some risk and remain open to opportunities. Today, we are joined by John Bly, the South Atlantic Regional Leader for Top 35 CPA firm, Aprio, as he cracks the code to M&A growth with us, sharing some of the lessons he has learned throughout his career journey and offering his advice for anyone considering M&A as a growth strategy. You'll gain insights into John's trajectory, from the beginning of his career in public accounting at the Big 4 to starting his own CPA firm, completing more than 15 M&A transactions, and ultimately merging his firm with Aprio. John also shares the importance of being clear about how you drive value, the benefits John has seen from treating both sides of a transaction with fairness and respect, and the value of establishing appropriate expectations upfront.Key Points From This Episode:A look at John's career trajectory, from big-four CPA to entrepreneur to regional manager.What starting his own firm taught John about working with small business owners.How John's firm grew exponentially thanks to M&A between 2006 and 2009.Why he believes in doing what you're passionate about, even if that means pruning clients.Lessons John has learned about the importance of taking your own advice.His experience of growing his business through a global financial crisis.What made John realize that his firm was unique when it came to M&A growth.Insights that came from making 15 acquisitions in 15 years, followed by the decision to ultimately merge with Aprio.What John means when he says "a CPA does not equal a CPA."Key takeaways from John's M&A growth strategy, including the importance of having clarity about how and where you drive value.Why it always pays off to treat both sides of a deal with the utmost respect and fairness.The value of establishing expectations and ensuring those expectations are appropriate. Questions to ask yourself to determine what is important to you going into an M&A deal.Why you should be thinking about M&A (and stay open to opportunities).How ego can get in the way of profound M&A growth.Advice for those considering M&A as a growth strategy: be open, listen, and make friends!John Bly on LinkedInJohn Bly EmailCracking the CodeAprioAlex Drost LinkedInBranch Out Podcast LinkedInConnection Builders LinkedIn

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back to send off John Bly in the best way we know how: through Dave overanalyzing the time travel logic.

John Bly, the South Atlantic Regional Managing Partner of Aprio, is a frequently requested global speaker and author of "Cracking the Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions for Pennies on the Dollar." John also serves as host of The Aprio Advisory podcast, helping listeners tackle the issues that keep business owners awake at night. Listen in! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 10:47] How COVID-19 Impacted the Workforce Over the Years The ups and downs of COVID-19 may have been unpredictable, but clients surely have stronger 2021s compared to 2020s. Moving forward, people can have better years but the rising inflation cost and work shortage stir up fear and uncertainties. Learning remote work is essential especially in the current status moving forward. With how the world is changing in the last two years, the impact on the workforce is notably negative on a larger scale. However, because of the inflation, business owners need to be wary about the wage increase. . [10:48 - 22:21] A Myriad of Aspects to Consider in the Aims of GDP and Business Growth In the lens of CPA firms, both small and big businesses are in for a challenge of workforce shortage. To sustain the GDP growth, American policies must ease their immigration policies. It is difficult to invest right now, given the current state of the government and its debt. In the last 18 months, we've seen IPO performances go up at least a turn almost overnight. It is a combination of two things - the quality of the businesses that are now potentially hitting the market and a big run-up in the stock market. [22:22 - 34:03] Essentials in Decision-Making and Systems Curation Processes The family must be on the table when making big decisions as these can also change their lives. A great practice to incorporate is to allow two or three years of making sure that there is a buttoned-down decision-making matrix within your company and that the systems and processes are well-documented. When it comes to earnouts, the advice is to make sellers comfortable about not earning another dollar to refrain from being emotional.  [34:04 - 36:50] Closing Segment Check out Aprio and Aprio Advisory Podcast to see actionable and insightful information about what's happening within the marketplace. Key Quotes: “it's also really hard to invest right now, given the given the current state of the government and its debt.” - John Bly “Family better be on board, whatever the decision is, because it's a life change. And it's an emotional roller coaster it is. It is going up and down as you go through a deal and then what happens after. So, family better be at the table.” - John Bly Connect with John: Website: https://www.aprio.com/people/john-bly (https://www.aprio.com/people/john-bly)  Podcast: https://www.aprio.com/the-aprio-advisory-podcast/ (https://www.aprio.com/the-aprio-advisory-podcast/)  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblycpa/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblycpa/)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnBly_CPA (https://twitter.com/JohnBly_CPA)  Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/ ( LinkedIn)! LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON!

On a special episode of The Aprio Advisory Podcast, John Bly is joined by three restaurant and hospitality specialists — Tommy Lee, Aprio's Retail, Franchise and Hospitality Leader and Tax Partner, Andy Peskoe, Attorney and Chairman at Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe, LLP and Sarah Diehl, Founder of Empowered Hospitality. Tommy, Andy and Sarah discuss the current state of the industry, the future as COVID restrictions begin to lift, creative solutions to set your business apart and the comeback of the QR Code. Listen now!

John Bly, Managing Partner of the South Atlantic Region of Aprio, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  John is our first ever guest with a Masters Degree in Taxation.  Tune in to learn about his education, career path to Charlotte, how he and his wife built their own CPA firm from the ground up, and how he ultimately landed at Aprio.  Outside of the office, John values peer sharing and is an active member of Entrepreneurs' Organization and Young Presidents Organization.  He also values family, and serves as an Uber driver for his three young daughters.  Carting them to and from all their sports activities, he's never one to miss a game.   https://www.aprio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Bly is an amazing deal-maker, as well as a returning DealQuest guest! (You can also hear from him in Episode 7, Acquisition: Not Just for the Big Guys.) He specializes in tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, strategic planning for entrepreneurs, and more! In addition, John is the author of Cracking the Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions for Pennies on the Dollar. Listen in to hear about what's happening in the M&A market, as well as what kinds of strategies John's firm is using today Bringing Entrepreneurship to Accounting A Growing Financial Career Deal-Making Success Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs Speciality Services for Firms: Aprio & RSM And more! Listen to the DealQuest podcast today!

John Bly is an amazing deal-maker, as well as a returning DealQuest guest! (You can also hear from him in Episode 7, Acquisition: Not Just for the Big Guys.) He specializes in tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, strategic planning for entrepreneurs, and more! In addition, John is the author of Cracking the Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions for Pennies on the Dollar. Listen in to hear about what's happening in the M&A market, as well as what kinds of strategies John's firm is using todayBringing Entrepreneurship to AccountingA Growing Financial CareerDeal-Making SuccessStrategic Planning for EntrepreneursSpeciality Services for Firms: Aprio & RSMAnd more!Listen to the DealQuest podcast today! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Bly returns to the podcast from episode 152 to talk about how he maintained his passion for traveling through the pandemic and how it has affected people being more open about their hobbies and passions!

Cribbed from various internet sources: Brisco and Socrates Poole head south of the border when the Westerfield Club orders them to recover guns stolen in a train robbery rumored to involve John Bly and his gang. There they find that Dixie Cousins is linked to both the Mexican general and the revolutionaries vying for the guns, and that Pete Hutter was behind the theft. Plus, Chuck Connors talk. WordPress rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com @rolledspine Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diabolu-frank/message

Cribbed from various internet sources:Brisco and Socrates Poole head south of the border when the Westerfield Club orders them to recover guns stolen in a train robbery rumored to involve John Bly and his gang. There they find that Dixie Cousins is linked to both the Mexican general and the revolutionaries vying for the guns, and that Pete Hutter was behind the theft. Plus, Chuck Connors talk. WordPressrolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com@rolledspineFacebook

At the beginning of his career as a CPA, John Bly expected to be a "lifer" at PWC. But on discovering that it was possible to buy and sell firms, everything changed. In this episode, John shares his unusual journey, which took him from being part of a two-person company with his wife to merging with 14 firms and becoming one of the fastest-growing firms in North Carolina.  Get the full show notes and more resources at https://TheUniqueCPA.com

John Bly is the co-managing member of LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC. Today, John will discuss how small businesses are valued and where funding for deals comes from.    Questions discussed:   1. How are small businesses valued? 2. What is the current M&A environment like? 3. Where is the funding for deals coming from today?   Contact info:   Email: john@lba-cpa.com Website: www.lbahs.com   ExitCoachRadio.com - Great Advice from Great Advisors! Listen to Daily interviews and tell your Business Owner friends!

John Bly is a Co-Managing Member of LBA Haynes Strand, LLC. Today, he will be discussing the topic of Mergers & Acquisitions.  Website: www.lba-cpa.com  Email: johnbly@lbahs.com    

We got a classic 0% movie that we were inspired to watch as a crossover episode  after the death of Billy Drago who played John Bly in The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. which we covered on the Dead by Dawn Podcast. IMDB Synopsis: Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Three years earlier O'Brien had single-handedly captured The Terror and was called Hero by the people of L.A. Now Simon has escaped and has started killing women again, and O'Brien is the only man who can stop him. Sign our petition to get The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Streaming here:  https://chn.ge/2omxdbz    

We got a classic 0% movie that we were inspired to watch as a crossover episode  after the death of Billy Drago who played John Bly in The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. which we covered on the Dead by Dawn Podcast. IMDB Synopsis: Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Sign our petition to get The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Streaming here:  https://chn.ge/2omxdbz

                      John Bly is an author and co-managing member of LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC. Today, he will discuss small business and the current M&A environment.    Please share this interview with your Social Media contacts! Show host Bill Black helps business owners develop their 3-5 year Succession & Exit plan. Learn more at www.Ersi.biz   Advisors: If you would like to be interviewed, sign up at www.ExitCoachInterviews.com  

In this conversation, we'll cover Are mergers and acquisitions only for big players? - 3:46 How to think about acquisitions as a growth strategy - 4:33 SBA vs owner financing vs venture backed captial - 6:31 The biggest mistake new buyers make when acquiring a compnay 11:44 LINKS MENTIONED LBA Haynes Strand — https://www.lbahs.com/leadership/john-bly John’s Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblycpa

John Bly, the CEO of LBA Haynes Strand, grew his company's revenue $4 million in 2014 to $8.9 million in 2017, a 120% increase, and to around $9.3 million in 2018. LBA Haynes Strand provides full-service accounting, audit and advisory services. In this interview with Eversprint's Malcolm Lui, John shares how he and his team accelerated their high value sales by: Acquiring and merging smaller firms to expand their skill set and geographic footprint. Offering new services in-house that are consistently requested by clients. Consistently generating leads through public speaking, especially at industry events. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Bly is the founder and CEO of LBA Haynes Strand PLLC, a widely-respected CPA firm. Since 2004, John has completed eleven CPA firm acquisitions and four fitness franchise acquisitions. He is also the co-founder of LBA Haynes Strand Capital Advisors LLC, which provides advisory services focusing on the capital needs of small and mid-sized companies. John is a speaker and business consultant specializing in mergers and acquisitions, as well as the author of Cracking the Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions for Pennies on the Dollar. John is truly an expert in deals, experienced as an advisor to others as well as a principle in his own business. What You Will Learn: John explains why he decided to grow his firm inorganically through acquisitions, in a field where acquisitions are viewed as the domain of the Big Four firms and not something that smaller firms typically consider. John discusses why he left his position with PricewaterhouseCoopers and struck out on his own, as well as why he began rapidly acquiring other small firms with the intent of growing his business to the point that he wouldn't have to do everything himself. Learn how John used owner-financing and SBA loans to fund his first five acquisitions, due to not having much money of his own to invest that early in his career. John also explains how he used those first deals as a springboard for growth. John shares some of the problems he ran into after his fifth acquisition, and he outlines some of the unexpected costs that were associated with those problems. He shares how his team worked through those inherited problems. John explains why you should do your due diligence, listen to your gut feelings, and stick to your guns to mitigate risks in acquisitions. He shares his advice for looking for the right merger or acquisition, and he shares what you should focus on when evaluating the value of a deal, and why culture compatibility is a huge factor to consider. Resources: Cracking the Code by John Bly: https://amzn.to/2NjDoJc Email: johnbly@lbahs.com Website: www.lbahs.com

John Bly is the founder and CEO of LBA Haynes Strand PLLC, a widely-respected CPA firm. Since 2004, John has completed eleven CPA firm acquisitions and four fitness franchise acquisitions.He is also the co-founder of LBA Haynes Strand Capital Advisors LLC, which provides advisory services focusing on the capital needs of small and mid-sized companies. John is a speaker and business consultant specializing in mergers and acquisitions, as well as the author of Cracking the Code: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions for Pennies on the Dollar. John is truly an expert in deals, experienced as an advisor to others as well as a principle in his own business.What You Will Learn:John explains why he decided to grow his firm inorganically through acquisitions, in a field where acquisitions are viewed as the domain of the Big Four firms and not something that smaller firms typically consider.John discusses why he left his position with PricewaterhouseCoopers and struck out on his own, as well as why he began rapidly acquiring other small firms with the intent of growing his business to the point that he wouldn’t have to do everything himself.Learn how John used owner-financing and SBA loans to fund his first five acquisitions, due to not having much money of his own to invest that early in his career. John also explains how he used those first deals as a springboard for growth.John shares some of the problems he ran into after his fifth acquisition, and he outlines some of the unexpected costs that were associated with those problems. He shares how his team worked through those inherited problems.John explains why you should do your due diligence, listen to your gut feelings, and stick to your guns to mitigate risks in acquisitions. He shares his advice for looking for the right merger or acquisition, and he shares what you should focus on when evaluating the value of a deal, and why culture compatibility is a huge factor to consider.Resources:Cracking the Code by John Bly: https://amzn.to/2NjDoJcEmail: johnbly@lbahs.comWebsite: www.lbahs.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cribbed from various internet sources: Brisco and Lord Bowler both track John Bly to Poker Flats, where Brisco's childhood partner, Deputy Donovan, is sheriff. While there, Brisco meets a man, Professor Coles, who has been studying the Orb for a long time and knows its secrets. They discover that Bly is obsessed with locating a mysterious gold metallic orb with special powers – and he will use and kill anyone to find it. WordPress rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com @rolledspine Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diabolu-frank/message

Cribbed from various internet sources:Brisco and Lord Bowler both track John Bly to Poker Flats, where Brisco’s childhood partner, Deputy Donovan, is sheriff. While there, Brisco meets a man, Professor Coles, who has been studying the Orb for a long time and knows its secrets. They discover that Bly is obsessed with locating a mysterious gold metallic orb with special powers – and he will use and kill anyone to find it.WordPressrolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com@rolledspineFacebook

John Bly is the founding Member of LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC and LBA Haynes Strand Capital Advisors. His entrepreneurial leadership has propelled the CPA Firm’s growth. LBA Haynes Strand ranks as one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Top 25 CPA Firms in the Charlotte Region and a Inc. 5000 Company. This Episode is Sponsored By: Fundrise is the first investment platform to create a simple, low-cost way for anyone to access real estate's historically consistent, exceptional returns. Diversify into real estate today with just $500. To support the show, please visit: millionaire-interviews.com/fundrise. Square Payroll makes doing your books easy & affordable! For just $29/month it's the best payroll deal for any small business. To support the show, please visit this link to check them out: millionaire-interviews.com/square.   *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Millionaire Interviews. ***  

Episode 135 is The Adventures Of Brisco County JR  Western set in 1893 with a nod and a wink to the future Brisco County Jr. is hired by the attorney of a group of robber barons to track down and apprehend the infamous John Bly and his gang, a job that was previously entrusted to his late father Brisco County Sr

John Bly grew up going to the same lake every summer with his family. After college, he realized he wanted to expand his horizons further than that lake vacation and has since been to over 40 countries on every continent except Antarctica. One of his favorite trips was when he took his family to Aukland, New Zealand a few years ago. In this episode, John and I talk about how it’s very important to decompress. He’s always going full speed in the office, so he’s found taking a quarterly trip helps him perform much better. John has also learned a lot about himself and others as he’s visited different cultures. Clients and coworkers enjoy hearing about his latest adventure, which helps create stronger relationships in the office. He leads by example because he feels it’s on the firm’s leadership to set the tone for their culture, saying, “If you encourage it the right way, it becomes a family-like atmosphere.”

How do you think about acquisitions? Do you think of them as a strategic growth strategy for small to medium sized businesses? If you don’t, you should. At least according to today’s guest on the EO Podcast, John Bly. Since 2004, John has acquired more than 15 companies—including Anytime Fitness—and have grown their principal business from two employees to 80. Tune-in to this episode of the podcast to hear John talk to Dave about the art of acquisition, the realities of being a busy parent, and why every seasoned needs a high-quality assistant. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:51 – John says he has made Accounting as entrepreneurial as possible 02:40 – John wrote the book Cracking the Code: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Growing Your Business thru Mergers and Acquisitions for Pennies on the Dollar 03:09 – There are a few ways to grow a business – grassroots, massive funding, and acquisition 03:56 – John started his core accounting business in 2004 and has branched out to the fitness world, he and his wife have acquired 17 companies in 13 years 04:19 – John says the passion he had in acquiring companies has changed over the years 05:03 – They now have over 80 people in the company starting from 2 when it first started 06:05 – Anytime Fitness is one of the franchises John and his wife acquires 07:18 – John sends a direct mail campaign to competitors to see if they are interested in selling their franchise 07:42 – John usually does the research himself but in one case they sought the help from India to build a database 08:45 – Having the database helps them build targeted lists much faster—size, specific industry, etc. 10:02 – On this particular project, John met the folks in India through his connections at Entrepreneurs Organization 13:57 – Aside from wanting to grow, companies engage in acquisition because they want to grow their bottom line—to make the business more profitable by securing a high-margin product/expertise 16:14 – John says when people get to the $6 to $10 million mark, they grow faster organically because they can afford to hire talent in the different areas, and can afford to acquire 17:08 – John thinks people are doing acquisitions because they either want to tap into their unique ability but can’t afford yet, or are looking to enter a new market or new niche 18:26: The value of a company depends if they are for sale or not – in case they are not selling and you are cold-calling them 19:37 – John says there is no sense in doing a full valuation 20:01 – Dave says, in selling a business, he was advised to have an investment banker, accountant, or attorney 20:34 – John says you should definitely have someone like that on your team to help you 20:48 – Investment banks don’t chase deals that are less than $10 or $15 million in transaction value 21:32 – In doing a stock transaction, you are giving up some of your company’s equity to someone else—you are essentially bringing them on as a business partner, so make sure you are aligned for the future 22:10 – Dave says he went through a handful of partners and all partnerships, and they’ve all gone really well for him 23:34 – John says only 4% of all businesses started in the US get to a $1 million dollars in revenue, but over 90% of all businesses acquired are still in business 5 years later 24:33 – In 2004 and 2005, John did 4 transactions in 11 months, all were relatively small and the bank financed 100% of all 4 deals 25:09 – The acquisitions were 100% of the revenue and now they are doing more than $10 million in revenue 26:31 – The first things John recommends in seeking an acquisition is lunch with the owner to see if their personalities align—if they don’t he walks away 27:26 – Some people think they can fall in love with the numbers first and then make the culture fit but it does not work 29:33 – The biggest mistake is thinking the owner of an acquired company is worth keeping 30:00 – If someone has been an entrepreneur for less than 3 years, they might make a good employee but if they have been an entrepreneur for more than 5 years, they won’t make a good employee 32:05 – Dave got contracted for a year and he only made it for 9 months, he thinks he might have got in the way of the new company leadership 32:54 – In discussions, John makes the owner or founder aware they will not be around for more than 3 months, and their role will be helping the buyer with the transition 33:32 – John has a friend who sold his company to a bigger conglomerate and he was gone on day 1 38:17 – The top source for referrals for business valuation work is other CPA firms 38:50 – John is finishing his first year of a 3-year term on the Global Board of EO, he is the liaison to the Asia Pacific this year, on the forum committee, the chapter development committee, and is the incoming liaison to Canada 39:30 – John also used to work in Vistage, but now he doesn’t—the peerness wasn’t there 40:54 – John is a master of leveraging his time and energy 41:11 – He has an assistant and other team members executing his tasks and he prioritizes the things that are important to him – his family, EO and business and if does not fit into those categories it will be hard for him to say YES to it 42:39 – John’s assistant helps him with tasks outside of Accounting like planning vacations, things related to EO, and general research 43:14 – John’s wife joked with him about having an assistant, but she understood it when he started having more time for their children 44:09 – John has had a lot of success in finding and hiring people from liberal arts colleges 45:18 – Connect with John at johnbly@lbahs.com 45:53 – John thinks there is a lot of discussion to be had in selling a business and using it as a growth strategy 46:28 – Dave closes the episode and encourages you to visit his website  3 Key Points: A good assistant is worth their weight in gold. If you don’t have one, find one, and if you have one, hold on to them for dear life. Growth through acquisition is a very real business strategy and one that it always worth at least some of your time and energy. Numbers alone don’t justify an acquisition—you need to make sure you fit with the existing culture of the company. If it’s not a good fit, walk away.  Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneur's Organization – The EO Network LBA Haynes Strand – John’s core company Cracking the Code: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Growing Your Business thru Mergers and Acquisitions for Pennies on the Dollar – John’s book

John Bly is a powerful international business consulting speaker. His in the trenches entrepreneurial experience, coupled with his global business acumen, make for a compelling presentation. Fusing real-life examples with practical knowledge and exciting ideas, John’s dynamic presentations provide thought-provoking insights and practical ideas filtered through his significant international business consulting experience. “Cracking The Code To M&A Growth” serves as a guide to effectively find good deals for entrepreneurial businesses in the $1 to $30 million range. John provides a blueprint for how to tackle such issues as: determining whether the deal is a good fit, due diligence, structuring the deal, tax issues, and how to land the perfect catch. John will show you ways to find potential spots for rapid growth and accomplish, on a smaller level, what the larger companies do. By breaking down the M&A process into approachable elements, you will find that your entire outlook on the topic will be transformed! In this episode John talks about pushing past "good enough".

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John Bly is the founding Member of LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC and LBA Haynes Strand Capital Advisors. His entrepreneurial leadership has propelled the CPA Firm’s growth. LBA Haynes Strand ranks as one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Top 25 CPA Firms in the Charlotte Region and an Inc. 5000 Company. John steers the Firm’s consistent growth of personnel and expansion of client services with ten partners and over seventy professionals, John continues to grow the Firm both organically and through acquisitions. John’s strategic plan led to a second and third office in Greensboro and Mount Airy to serve the rapidly growing Triad market.  John is a frequently requested speaker who is called upon to share business ideas and growth strategies. And he is the author of "Cracking the Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions for Pennies on the Dollar." John has received the 40 Under 40 award for National M&A Advisor Recognition, He was named Managing Partner Elite by Accounting Today, and won the 40 Under 40 for Charlotte Business Journal.  

Doom and Uncharted 4 are still oh so slightly on the horizon for discussion so this week we make do with some updates on Dark Souls 3, Disney's decision to shut down Disney Infinity, Gene Roddenberry's tragic legacy, and the ultimate fate of John Bly in the smash hit Brisco County Jr.

John Bly is the Co-Managing Member of LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC, located in the Charlotte area. John's entrepreneurial guidance as Co-Managing Member has propelled the firm to rapid growth. He utilizes M&A to drive development—in nine years LB&A has grown from $0 to more than $4 million, through a series of eight acquisitions and two … Continue reading John Bly – Cracking The Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers And Acquisitions For Pennies On The Dollar →

John Bly is a CPA, a successful entrepreneur, and a mergers and acquisitions czar. He’s grown his practice over the past 8 or 9 years and in that time he’s completed 8 acquisitions and 2 mergers. At the heart of his … Continue reading → The post Entrepreneurs May Use Lots of Dirty Words, But Here’s One We Should Use More – John Bly appeared first on Paper Napkin Wisdom - Blog and Podcast For Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Difference-Makers.

Matt, Mel, Will and Caitlin are joined by Alirio from Potentialcast to discover major revelations about John Bly. Also Tarzan and Grannies. | We record every two weeks. Please watch along with us and send feedback before the next episode. Send your thoughts to: introbrisco@gmail.com. Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/IntroBrisco/ and Twitter: twitter.com/IntroBrisco.

Matt, Mel, Will and Caitlin are joined by Elisabeth from the Down Below Podcast, for an exciting episode which features John Bly's magic hands and a giant dryer ball from the future. | We record every two weeks. Please watch along with us and send feedback before the next episode. Send your thoughts to: introbrisco@gmail.com. Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/IntroBrisco/ and Twitter: twitter.com/IntroBrisco.

John attributes so much to his grandfather. Grandpa had a remarkable life and passed along so many wonderful traits to John.

John Bly is a 22-year coach and summer camp director with coaching experience at the college, high school and youth levels. Currently he is the Assistant Baseball Coach Division III School in New Hampshire. John has significant experience in scouting, recruiting, evaluations of high school and college baseball players. John created his own business, The Game of Baseball, in 2009 to host baseball camps and clinics. The purpose of camps of the clinics to raise money for non-profit groups and organizations; and the Boston Red Sox as well as members of their organization have supported John’s programs over the years. Instructors of John’s camp, the Game of Baseball include: Dan Duquette, Adrian Gonzalez, Jason Varitek, Lou Merloni, Mike Timlin, Terry Francona, David Ortiz, Dick Berardino and Wes Welker. John also helps organize and bring a youth football clinics with The New England Patriots Alumni Players Group. John resides in Concord, NH with his wife Julie and their two children Nicholas and Katie.