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Nov 25, 2024

🏆 What is a Local Legend business?

Most businesses are ordinary. They serve their purpose, make their profit, and fade into the background of everyday life. And for many, that’s enough. But some businesses break the mold.

Chase Murdock

Apr 25, 2024

🏆 The SMB Growth Playbook: Part I

Ready to drive serious growth in your business? Let's dive into the playbook. Navigating growth is a challenge for any business owner. Growing your business demands time — time to test, break, and move quickly.

Chase Murdock

Oct 16, 2024

🏆 The Leadership Series: Ruthless Prioritization — The Edge of Top Operators

Cutting through the noise to focus on what truly moves the needle.

Chase Murdock

Oct 19, 2023

🏆 Unlocking the Potential of Niche Businesses: Part One

In my first newsletter, I wax poetic on my love for the niche business. This essay helps you distinguish the good from the bad when it comes to starting, acquiring, or investing in the right business.

Chase Murdock

Aug 06, 2024

🏆 Harnessing Founder Crazy: Navigating Product-Market Fit

Balancing Vision with Practicality for Long-Term Success

Chase Murdock

🏆 The Mental Game of Business Ownership

Owning a business throws you into a crucible — these are the skills, mindsets, and support systems you need to survive it.

Chase Murdock

Feb 10, 2025

🏆 What is Search? And what the hell is ETA?

Search is the grind behind the dream — buying a real business, running it better, and building something that lasts.

Chase Murdock

Jan 27, 2025

🏆 The Ultimate Post-Acquisition Playbook: Day One

Day one sets the tone — lead with humility, empathy, and a focus on people to build trust and momentum for the journey ahead.

Chase Murdock

Jan 12, 2025

🏆 The Ultimate Post-Acquisition Playbook: Pre-Close Moves That Matter

Success doesn’t start on day one — it starts before the ink dries. This guide covers the critical moves new owners need to make pre-close to set the stage for a smooth transition.

Chase Murdock

Dec 10, 2024

🏆 The Ultimate Post-Acquisition Playbook: Introduction

The first year after buying a business isn’t about closing the deal — it’s about turning potential into reality. This playbook shares the mindset and strategies new owners need to stabilize and grow post-acquisition.

Chase Murdock

Nov 29, 2024

🏆 The Leadership Series: The Role of the CEO

When I was 19, I started my first business. By 22, I had raised over $1M in capital and was managing a team across multiple states. I was in over my head — and I didn’t even know it.

Chase Murdock

Nov 25, 2024

🏆 What is a Local Legend business?

Most businesses are ordinary. They serve their purpose, make their profit, and fade into the background of everyday life. And for many, that’s enough. But some businesses break the mold.

Chase Murdock