P L A I N A N D S I M P L E Bright Business Insights
Vol. 11 | Issue 4 | December 2025- February 2026
Dear Valued Clients and Friends,
October brought more than 200 manufacturers to Rea ' s Manufacturing Days in Wooster and Cleveland, where the message was clear: the companies thriving in 2025 aren ' t waiting for conditions to improve. They ' re actively managing complexity through better operations and strategic planning.
Watch out for details in the coming weeks for our annual Construction & Real Estate events. You ' ll hear from a venture capital fund betting big on transformative technology for the construction industry, an economist forecasting what to expect in 2026 and experts weighing in on succession / exit planning strategy. We consistently hear that the networking and opportunity to build connections with your industry peers what attendees like most about these events.
This quarter ' s newsletter delivers frameworks you can implement now, regardless of your industry: Below-market financing launching this month through Ohio ' s new Buckeye Business Advantage program Job costing principles that protect profitability on every project Business sale structures for owners planning their transition Operational improvements that turn investments into measurable results
Whether you ' re managing a construction operation, running a manufacturing business, or operating in another industry, the fundamentals remain the same: know your numbers, protect your margins, and plan ahead.
Our team remains ready to help you navigate the specific challenges and opportunities your business faces this season.
With appreciation for your continued trust,
Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Leader Construction and Real-Estate Industry Leaders
Ryan Brickwood, CMA, MBA
Principal ryan. brickwood @ reaadvisory. com 330- 264 – 0791
Doug Houser, CEPA, CPA, MBA
Principal doug. houser @ reaadvisory. com
614- 314- 5937
John Kurtin, CPA
Principal john. kurtin @ reaadvisory. com
614- 923- 6591