Clouser On Business

On this podcast, CLOUSER and his guests, Richard Glassman, an executive with a regional west coast based bank, and Gary Furr a business advisor discuss current issues in the business world. Listen as both guest share their recent experiences with clients that were affected by the pandemic. Guests share how their business owner clients adapted […] The post EP 99: Finding Perpetual Success In Unique Times…Who Are Your Trusted Advisors? appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this episode CLOUSER shares a recent conversation with his son, Patrick, who works in the laboratory of a large healthcare organization. Heidi Bird joins the discussion as young CLOUSER explains the role he and his co-workers perform in the battle to fight COVID -19. Listen as Patrick describes some early vital responsibilities the laboratory […] The post EP 98: Behind the Frontlines — A Personal Story appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast CLOUSER discusses with author and business advisor, Gary Furr on some key fundamental tools to use to have a successful business. Using the guest’s book, It’s Not Hard, It’s Business as a guideline, CLOUSER and Furr discuss several of the ten (10) Keys to Revenue Growth as outlined in his book. Why […] The post EP 97: Starting & Sustaining a Business appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast CLOUSER and Heidi Bird discuss adapting to the new environment in, which now must conduct their business. Host and Bird discuss changes they have experienced, and how the companies they work for have made the necessary changes for them to stay in business. CLOUSER and guest discuss how they have had to […] The post EP 96: Conducting Business-Redefined appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast CLOUSER answers a  listener’s question on how to prepare for expansion financing.  CLOUSER shares nine items to do or to consider.  Those items include: 1) Clearly identifying the need, and what the benefit to expansion will be.  2)  Make an analysis of costs. 3)  Effects to current operations.  4)  Prepare cash flow analysis.  […] The post EP: 95 Prep for Expansion Financing appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast Author and Data Guy Ricky Russ Jr. Guest discusses how he sees the approach to data-driven websites and marketing thru his lens. CLOUSER and guest highlight some of the important topics found in the world of data, websites, and even books  CLOUSER and Russ discuss the data that can be analyzed, and how to […] The post EP: 94 Website Analytics –Some Practical Insights appeared first on Clouser On Business.

Author Jim Grew discusses his new leadership book The Leader Architect The Right People in the Right Places Doing the Right Stuff at the Right Time. CLOUSER and guest highlight some of the important topics found in book. In the book, which is available December 1, 2018, Grew covers topics such as myths found in business, and  working […] The post EP 93: “The Leader Architect” . . . with Author Jim Grew appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast CLOUSER and guest Scott Belt of Impact CFO Services discuss the importance of year end planning.  Guest shares his insights on why planning for next year and why forward looking is important.  Forecasting and budgeting for the upcoming year is discussed.  Guest and host discuss the importance of how CFOs and others in the […] The post EP: 92 Staying Ahead of the Curve . . . .Year End Planning appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast guest Sid Smith of Predictable Traction discusses the EOS® system. Smith shares about his role as an implementer of the program developed by Gino Wickman the author of the book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business.  Guest discusses the 6 components of the program, which include Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, […] The post EP 91: Connecting the Pieces — A Path to Growth appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast, host CLOUSER talks with Dino Biaggi of Birch Community Services (BCS).  Listen as Biaggi explains how BCS is not just a food bank, but an organization that helps the working in need.  BCS’s approach is to help families by providing personal financial counseling along with providing essential needs.  Hear how BCS was […] The post EP 90: Giving a Hand-up; Not a Hand-out appeared first on Clouser On Business.

Formulating a ‘Real’ Market Strategy while not wasting ‘Real’ money.  Guest Jerry Vieira discuss the components of a sound Market Strategy, and the process to develop one.  Hear guest share his canoe analogy–canoe, rowers and the stream.  Vieira shares on the four components that should be considered–Market Focus, Value Quotient, Differentiation, and Channel.  CLOUSER and […] The post EP 89: Formulating a ‘Real’ Market Strategy vs Wasting ‘Real’ Money appeared first on Clouser On Business.

An analogy on hay barn fires and business failures. How an unseen phenomenon on the farm compares with unseen developments within a business.  CLOUSER discusses some reasons he feels for businesses going out of business unexpectedly.  An article from #Purdue University on the causes of hay barn fires is used as the basis for discussion.  Reasons included […] The post EP 88: Up in Smoke-Hay Barns & Businesses appeared first on Clouser On Business.

Guest Marc Hallquist of Virtual Information Executives discusses the adoption process of emerging technologies. Using the Gartner Hype Cycle Chart as a basis for discussion, CLOUSER and guest work thru the five stages included in the chart. Hallquist explains impact on businesses from early adoption by some, and possible disruption that may be caused by these […] The post EP 87: Emerging Technologies-Why the Hype? appeared first on Clouser On Business.

How does an organization optimize their sales team? How do you hire good sales team members and train them for success? What should company owners expect of their sales team? These are some of the questions Clouser discusses with guest John Lee of Sales Xceleration on this episode. See how some businesss are instituting best […] The post EP 86: Where Are My Sales(People)? appeared first on Clouser On Business.

Clouser and Heidi Bird discuss how market research has gone digital and the challenges associated with doing business in the world of big data. How are companies using digital, or behavioral, data to make purchase decisions? How are they searching online for product information and what impact does this have on where they are purchasing- […] The post EP 85: Market Research – From Analog to Digital appeared first on Clouser On Business.

The role Effective Financial Management plays in business.  Guest Kris Peterson of NowCFO shares his Basic Financial Management Practices that businesses should possess and execute.  These practices are (1) Measure Performance (2) Cash Flow Management (3) Planning & Budgeting (4) Government Compliance (5) Communication Methods to Lenders, and (6) Safeguard Assets.  Peterson explains the importance of […] The post EP 84: Effective Financial Management appeared first on Clouser On Business.

Moving into 2018 and the future.  Host and Heidi talk about moving into the new year and resolutions. What elements should be considered, and those that should not be considered.  Overview of goals and importance of enjoying some successes along the way.  Host suggest even considering working back from one’s own obit to properly plan and […] The post EP 83: Back to the Future! appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast Clouser and Heidi discuss when events occur that are out of one’s control.  Heidi shares her experience on 911 as she was traveling home from Europe.  Heidi tells her story of how the airplane on which she was traveling was diverted to Canada for four days.  Insights on how to handle a […] The post EP 82: When It’s Out of Your Control appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast how to approach your high priority tasks, and to eliminate procrastination.  From Mark Twain’s famous quote regarding eating a frog first thing in the morning would make all other things one would do not seem difficult. CLOUSER and Heidi discuss prioritizing tasks list. Heidi shares from a book recently given to her […] The post EP 81: On Frogs in Business appeared first on Clouser On Business.

On this podcast a tribute to a mentor of CLOUSER.  Recently a good friend and mentor passed away.  Host shares some personal memories and insights on how Gabriel Aguirre mentored him and expanded his business awareness. The post EP 80: Tribute to a Mentor appeared first on Clouser On Business.