Beyond the Exit The Return of 100% Bonus Depreciation: A Timely Boost for Business Owners One of longtime clients and top entrepreneurs in Boise reminded me recently: The recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” reinstates 100% bonus depreciation for...

Optionality means having the ability to act when opportunities arise—and just as importantly, the ability not to act when they don’t. For business owners, optionality shows up in a few quiet but powerful ways.

Private equity isn’t buying your story. They’re buying predictability, leverage, and optionality. Understanding that difference—before you ever sit across the table—can materially change valuation, deal structure, and how much control you retain.