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The Shenkin Letter

Every other Tuesday, Bill shares one clear idea on the financial side of running a business well — drawn from 40 years, 40 tax seasons, two firms built and sold, and $2B+ in transactions guided. One big idea. One number that matters. What he's watching next. No jargon, no filler — a five-minute read you can act on.

The Most Expensive Estate Planning Mistake Happens Ten Years Before The Estate Plan

The Most Expensive Estate Planning Mistake Happens Ten Years Before The Estate Plan

The Most Expensive Estate Planning Mistake Happens Ten Years Before The Estate PlanBill Shenkin
Published on: 06/25/2026

Over the years, I've worked with hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, family businesses, and high-net-worth families.

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The Board Governance Question No One Is Asking

The Board Governance Question No One Is Asking

The Board Governance Question No One Is AskingBill Shenkin
Published on: 06/16/2026

Over the course of my career, I've sat in hundreds of management meetings, lender meetings, investor presentations, and board meetings.

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What a $2 Billion Acquisition Taught Me About Financial Readiness

What a $2 Billion Acquisition Taught Me About Financial Readiness

What a $2 Billion Acquisition Taught Me About Financial ReadinessBill Shenkin
Published on: 06/09/2026

Early in my career, I had the opportunity to help build the financial projections and investor presentations for what would eventually become the Colorado Rockies franchise.

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