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Ann's Story

"I'm not happy yet. But I will be."

She started working at a restaurant in 1962 at age 18. She met her husband there, bought the business, raised a family, and built something that became a pillar of the community for more than 60 years. This is the story of Lydia "Ann" Perillo — my mother — and the most important lesson I have ever learned about business readiness.

Cindy & Wayne's Story

"We're Going To Ride It Till The Wheels Fall Off."

Throughout my career helping business owners, there have been moments that stayed with me long after a transaction ended. One of those moments came from a simple handwritten letter sent by Cindy and Wayne. It wasn't a business proposal. It wasn't a legal document. It was simply a thank-you note. But what they wrote has stayed with me for years.

From SHARKpreneur® to I AM SHARK™

Why Gerard Perillo Built a Movement for Main Street

Amazon Best-Selling Author and business transition expert Gerard Perillo announces the official launch of I AM SHARK™ — a comprehensive ecosystem of intelligence tools, deal platforms, and legacy programs purpose-built for Main Street business owners.

Gerard Perillo Appointed to FICPA VFALS Committee for 2026–2027 Term

Appointment Reinforces Commitment to Business Valuation, Business Readiness, and Main Street Business Ownership

Gerard Perillo, CEPA®, CBI, M&AMI, MBA/JD, founder of I AM SHARK™ and MAKO Score™, has been appointed to serve on the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Valuation, Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services (VFALS) Committee for the 2026–2027 term beginning July 1, 2026.

The Silver Tsunami: The Untold Truth About Main Street America

Over the next decade, an estimated 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 every single day. Millions of them own the Main Street businesses that form the backbone of American communities. Most are not ready. This is the Silver Tsunami — and it is already here.

Why Every Business Owner Should Know Their Value

Most Main Street business owners have never had a professional business valuation. Many don't know what their business is worth — or what drives that value. That gap is costing them. Here's why knowing your value is the foundation of every smart business decision.

What Is Business Readiness?

Business readiness is not just about being ready to sell. It is about building a business that is strong, transferable, and valuable — on your terms, on your timeline. Here is what it means, why it matters, and how to know where you stand.

The Clipboard Moment™

There is a moment that happens in the life of almost every Main Street business owner. A moment when they realize — for the first time — that their business may not be worth what they thought. That moment is called The Clipboard Moment™. And it changes everything.