by Lacy Robinson | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Events, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Opportunity, Presentations, Q&A
Over ten years ago I first met Jim LaMar when he was President and CEO at Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemetery in Bakersfield, California. All these years I did not know the details of his entire professional career until today. Jim, who joined Johnson...
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 Lacy Robinson | 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...
