Pros
Capable of attracting talent with potential for you to build good relationships within and outside of the company. Attractive Woodinville campus. Past history of successful results growing a spirited, entrepreneurial business.
Cons
Wow, BDA ( Bensussen, Deutsch and Associates ), when inflated egos and overconfidence from owners and top management overpower the hard work and team efforts that created a successful company, you get... disaster. Team and Family core values? No, not really. "Tiggers" who "Work Hard and Play Hard" (another core value), are used hard and given superficial rewards like stuffed animals and beer parties while expected to work endless hours with substandard pay. If lucky, you might be partnered with an effective team or a qualified leader. Learn all you can, then take your skills and talent to a stable and truthful place to work. Being a private company, don't expect honest disclosures regarding the financial condition of BDA at company meetings. "Sales are expected to exceed our wildest dreams" means, "If this shiny new penny fails to generate anticipated sales, start packing your desk". 2012: "This reorganization plan ('layoffs') will strengthen our company going forward". 2013: "We expect this to be the last round of layoffs...". 2014: "Thank you for your service over the last 8 years, feel free to use us as a reference". Meanwhile the Careers tab of the BDA website posts that "We're always looking for great people". Note to the Marketing department... you should probably remove the banners dated 2011 "Best Places to Work".