June 2026
Leading with Purpose: Paul Walker’s Story Behind FranklinCovey
Paul Walker joined FranklinCovey in 2000 as a business developer, setting appointments for salespeople. Twenty-five years later, he's now the one running the company.
Preparing for Exit: What Deal Professionals Should Be Guiding Years Before a Transaction
The strongest exits are rarely built in the year of sale. They are constructed years earlier through disciplined financial infrastructure, leadership depth, and scalable growth systems. Every deal professional has seen this moment before. A [...]
Preparing For Bank Capital
Financing for Momentum: A Middle-Market Playbook for Securing Bank Capital For growth companies across the Mountain West, access to bank capital is more than funding—it is a strategic tool that enables scale, resilience, and long-term [...]
Lessons from Utah’s Fastest-Growing Founders | The Winners’ Circle 2026 Compilation
What 2026 guests have shared wasn't just about business. It was about fear, community, and showing up when it's hard. Here's what Utah's fastest-growing founders know, and what they wish they could tell their younger selves.
The Deal Audit: A Critical First Step Before Taking Your Company to Market
Proper planning and advance preparation is essential for any M&A transaction. Whether you are contemplating selling your company in the near future or simply want to ensure your business is positioned for an eventual exit, [...]
May 2026
Estate Planning: Value Preservation Before the LOI
For many business owners, the sale of a company represents the most significant financial event of their lives. Often built over decades—and sometimes generations—this transaction brings their life's work to a single culmination. Despite its [...]