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BUYMake Smarter Acquisitions.Learn how to evaluate opportunities, understand valuations, conduct due diligence, and buy a business with confidence.SELLPrepare Today. Maximize Tomorrow.Explore business valuations, exit planning, succession, deal structures, and the mistakes owners make when selling.GROWBuild Value. Create Opportunities.Practical lessons in entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, operations, partnerships, and business expansion.LIFELearn From Experience. Keep Moving Forward.Lessons on careers, family, relationships, reinvention, and creating a meaningful life at every age.
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Featured Books
Stories and lessons, in Rock’s words
They Named You Right
A Life Built, Broken, and Reclaimed
A personal memoir about family, business, success, failure, relationships, and rebuilding a life.
The Right Horse
Picking Winners in Business and in Life
Lessons about choosing the right people, making decisions, recognizing opportunities, and navigating business and life.
Books Audio – coming soon
Free Guides
Free Knowledge. Real Experience.
Educational guides from Rock LaManna, sharing lessons from more than 50 years in business and life.
BUY
Buyer’s Checklist for Acquiring a Company
The checklist helps buyers make informed decisions by covering critical areas such as financial health, operations, market analysis, legal compliance, and deal…
BUY
Acquisition Criteria for Printing Companies
Rock spent 45 years of my career in the printing industry and here is a fact: print companies are unlike any other…
SELL
Code Red: 12 Seller Mistakes
So you think you want to sell your business? Stop right there! If you want to sell your business, then you also…
SELL
Seller’s Due Diligence Checklist
The Seller's Checklist provides a structured guide to maximize the value of the business and facilitate a successful sale or transition. It…
SELL
Demystifying M&A Jargon
This is a basic primer to help you navigate the M&A process, especially if you’re new to selling or buying a business.…
SELL
Succession Plan Simplified
All good things must come to an end, including your tenure at the helm of your business. Now is the time to…
SELL
The Seller’s Guide: Follow 3 T’s to a Win-Win Deal
Struggling to decide whether to sell your business or not? Rock has distilled his 45 years of experience – both his own…
GROW · LIFE
Rock’s Diamonds
All of Rock's best life lessons learned from a 45 year career compiled into this mini guide.
GROW · LIFE
The Loyalty Trap
You stayed loyal to one employer for many years and now it looks like you’ll either be cut loose soon – or…
LIFE
Dating Roadmap
Dating later in life should be exciting — not confusing or risky. The 12-Day Dating Program is a practical roadmap designed for…
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ARTICLES
The Culture of the Family Business
August 11, 2020
My mother, Virginia LaManna, served on the board of directors for Vomela Specialty Company, a family business, for ten years. While raising 11 kids…
ARTICLES
Are You Prepared to Enjoy Your Retirement?
July 20, 2020
75% of Owners Find Life After Retirement a Letdown Seventy-five percent of former business owners reported being unhappy in their first 6 to 12…
ARTICLES
How to Value a Company in the Printing Industry
July 6, 2020
Business Valuation Methods Do the number of valuation models make your head spin? It’s easy to get confused when you’re looking to sell your…
SELL
Four Legal Considerations When Selling Your Business
June 22, 2020
With SELLING continuing to be a hot topic, we've got some good advice that you may not have considered. The legal aspects of selling…
SELL
Are You Emotionally Prepared for This?
June 8, 2020
Are You Emotionally Unprepared for this Big Move? It should come as no surprise that in this current pandemic climate, many business owners are…
NEWS
Rock LaManna Launches LaManna Consulting Group
April 9, 2020
~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ~ Rock LaManna launches LaManna Consulting Group LCG professional services team provides trusted advice and business strategy to graphic…
ARTICLES
Strategic Cash Flow Tips
December 3, 2019
Do you feel in control of your cash flow or does the thought of it make you nervous, grumpy, and pray you’ve guessed right?…
ARTICLES
LaManna Alliance Rebranding & Special Reports
October 3, 2019
We're proud to announce The LaManna Alliance has an upgraded online presence. This is more than just a facelift for our website. It's about…
ARTICLES
Does Your Printing Business Need New Strategy?
September 3, 2019
Your printing business may be successful but is it time for some new strategy? Over time your business and your personal needs may have…
ARTICLES
Selling Tip for M&A Deals
March 5, 2020
This selling tip is designed to enhance your M&A sales strategy. Many are surprised their involvement doesn’t end after the closing date. You may…
Podcast
The Printer’s Edge with Rock LaManna
Years of recorded conversations on buying, selling, and growing companies, succession planning, and business ownership.
PODCASTS
More Tips from a Recruiter
May 25, 2020
Join Rock LaManna of the LaManna Consulting Group for more career tips from a recruiter. A lot is changing in today's printing industry and…
PODCASTS
Four Succession Planning Tips for Owners
May 16, 2020
As a print business owner, you may be thinking about succession planning. Before you make any big decisions, you need to do some serious…
PODCASTS
Succession Planning for the Next Generation
May 11, 2020
When it comes time to sell your business, will you be able to let go? I've seen owners lose out on strong offers due…
BUY
2020 Print Business Lessons
January 11, 2020
As we enter a new decade, we thought it would be smart to consider some 2020 print business lessons. These are all about how…
BUY
Get Smart with Your Valuation Tool
December 7, 2019
Your future and the future of your business depends on your valuation. Knowing your numbers opens the door to a smart retirement or exit…
BUY
How’s Your Year Been?
November 8, 2019
As we approach the end of the year, business owners need to ask themselves a very important question. The question is: "How's your year…