"He is an unususally smart businessman with a long-term perspective on the economy," said one associate who asked not to be identified.

He declined to take a position, but Mike is a smart businessman and understands his responsibilities.

Her smartest businessmen I knew, and he had been cleaned out by some thief.

Here's hoping the sentimental soul wins out over the smart businessman.

Chef Louis was a great chef but also a smart businessman.

"These are smart businessmen," he said of the owners.

But the smart businessman will say, 'Where there's a problem, there's an opportunity.'

"The people I'm recommending, who are smart businessmen, can help it learn how to do its job."

He was very loyal and, honestly, a very smart businessman.

He did it beyond the time when smart businessmen would have stopped.