Blogs

The Systemisation Playbook: How to Remove Yourself from Day-to-Day Operations

Most founders are the single biggest bottleneck in their business. Adam J. Graham shares the framework for systemising your company so it runs without you – and becomes worth buying...

When the founder finally lets go

Tim Cook's exit, why founder handovers fail, the quiet M&A trap most owners miss, and a fresh AI reality check...

The hidden cost of too many meetings

Welcome to The Growth Mindset. There’s no grand unifying theory this week, just a decent pile of things that caught my eye, made me think or briefly made...

What is an LOI? A Founder’s Plain-English Guide

A Letter of Intent can make or break your business sale. Adam J. Graham explains what an LOI is, what to watch for, and how to negotiate one that protects you...

Why middle managers control AI’s destiny

Welcome to this week’s edition. I’ve been away with my family over the Easter break, which has been a welcome reminder that, however busy work gets, famil...

The Biggest Mistake Founders Make When Scaling

Most founders hit a wall when scaling — and it’s usually the same mistake. Adam J. Graham explains the one trap that kills growth and how to avoid it...

Why agentic AI fell short of the hype

Welcome to this week’s edition. If you’re reading this with a coffee in hand and one eye on the rest of the long weekend, you’re in good company. I’ve pul...

5 Signs Your Business is Ready to Sell

How do you know when your business is actually ready to sell? Adam J. Graham shares the 5 signals that separate sellable companies from the rest...

What gets you on (or off) the AI search shortlist

Welcome to The Growth Mindset. I’m sharing a few stories that landed differently this week, from how buyers now build supplier shortlists to what agencies...