by Jake Johnson | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Financial Management, Opportunity, Sell My Business, Valuations
Since COVID-19, the economic landscape has changed drastically. Government stimulus injected large sums of money into the economy, helping individuals and businesses alike. At the same time, inflation surged, the workforce evolved with remote opportunities, and the...
by Jake Johnson | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Financial Management, Opportunity, Sell My Business, Valuations
When we start our careers, most of us are motivated by one main goal—financial security. We picture that day in the distant future when we can finally “retire.” But what does retirement really mean? And is it even the same thing it was a generation ago? For many, the...
by Vince Roberge | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Financial Management, Opportunity, Sell My Business, Valuations
A Box of Thank You Notes vs. Actionable Survey Data Analysis. The Impact That Data Has on a Valuation. Introduction In the funeral and cemetery profession, handwritten thank you notes from families are heartfelt and meaningful. They reflect the compassion and...
by JCG gmail | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Events, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Opportunity, Presentations, Q&A
For more than a decade, the NFDA Consumer Awareness and Preferences Survey has served as one of the most important research tools in funeral service and gives us a window into the minds of the families funeral professionals serve. Ed Defort, who oversees all...
by Lacy Robinson | Feb 12, 2026 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Events, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Opportunity, Presentations, Q&A
What does it really take to lead a funeral home in today’s environment? It’s a question that gets to the heart of something our profession has been grappling with for years and it’s exactly what Johnson Consulting Group set out to answer when...
by Lacy Robinson | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Business Management, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Events, JCG Articles, Opportunity, Presentations, Q&A
We kicked off 2026 Johnson Consulting Conversations with a lively discussion that many funeral service professionals have been both curious about and anxious over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in funeral service. Our guest, Welton Hong, founder of...
