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Humility Is an Undersung Leadership Skill

Key quote: “The more times you hear “I” and “me,” the less likely it is that the candidate is a true team player.” From Inc.com Humility Is an Undersung Leadership Skill. Adam Grant Says These 2 Interview Questions Screen for It By Jessica Stillman How to figure out if someone is truly a humble team […]

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Business Navigators’ M&A Forum Brokers Panel

Managing Partner Layne Kasper will be participating in the Business Navigators‘ M&A Forum Brokers Panel on Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 11:30am-1:00pm. The discussion will be held at Texas Woman’s University in the Dallas Auditorium. The event is free to attend at this registration link.

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Kasper & Associates Market Update: Hammerin’ Hank

Many folks in North Texas are overwhelmed by the success of the Texas Rangers baseball team.  To date they are in first place in their division and recently had six players chosen for the All-Star game.  With that in mind I decided to relay a story about two of the greatest baseball players who are […]

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Skin in the Game: Saddleback Leather’s Mission Far Bigger Than Bags

By John Henry in FW Inc. Skin in the Game: Saddleback Leather’s Mission Far Bigger Than Bags Having fulfilled his academic requirements and been deemed biblically competent and spiritually formed, Dave Munson left Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon, with a theology degree in hand and plenty of ambition to do what he had been commanded. […]

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Fort Worth manufacturers remain optimistic despite challenges and economist predictions of industry slowdown

Key quote: “Production, along with new orders for products, which is an indicator for demand in the industry, has been in the negatives for several months.” From the Fort Worth Report Fort Worth manufacturers remain optimistic despite challenges and economist predictions of industry slowdown by Seth Bodine The past three years have been a wild […]

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How to be Confident Amid Change

Friend of the firm, Derek Moffatt, Principal with Moffatt Financial Strategies, understands the importance of business owners delegating responsibilities. This article offers guidance on how to make those transfers successful. How to be Confident Amid Change By Derek Moffatt, CFP®, CExP™ One of the biggest changes your business will inevitably experience is a transfer of […]

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How To Select a Law Firm for Your Next Deal

Friend of the firm, attorney Gabriela N. Smith, has published a guide to selecting legal representation for a business sale. How To Select a Law Firm for Your Next Deal | Small Business Law Oftentimes, clients are lured by fancy offices of large national and international law firms. These large law firms usually represent very […]

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K&A Success Story: Fricks Pallet Company

It’s great to see companies succeed following an acquisition. In 2016, K&A represented Casey Prochazka in the sale of Metroplex Wood Products to Fricks Pallet Company. The following article details how Greg Fricks and Brad Fricks have grown the business and expanded operations. From PalletEnterprise.com: Fricks Pallet Co. Undergoes Company Transformation Data-Driven, Solution-Focused: Fricks Pallet […]

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Maxims for Success (Part 31)

Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking.  To that end, we’ve presented Maxims for Success — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice. MAXIMS for SUCCESS –Part 31– Rules for Lifetime of Success 1.  Sell Yourself. 2.  Believe and Act […]

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Associate Spotlight: Bruce Adams

Senior Associate Bruce Adams (817) 233-4803BAdams@KasperAssociates.com Bruce Adams has been Senior Associate of Kasper & Associates since 2019.  A business development specialist since 1982, Mr. Adams is a seasoned executive with experience in many business sectors.  He has worked in the digital marketing, technology and apparel manufacturing industries and has recently focused on merger and […]