Why Business is About People
Over the course of my career I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with some great people. Currently I work as a CFO for a trucking operation in Portland, OR--Bridgetown Enterprises, Inc. I want to pass along this story of how one of our employees went the...
EP 55: Champions and Adversity
On this podcast CLOUSER discuss how #champions deal with #adversity. Business champions are faced with many challenges each day. How champions regroup after set backs. Host shares some tips and insights from his experience on winners and champions he has worked...
EP 54: Cash-Your Business Fuel
On this podcast, the importance of having cash in the bank. Cash is your business fuel. CLOUSER and Heidi discuss cash forecasting and the benefits it brings. Host uses analogy of fuel for a car and how cash relates in a similar way for a business. Listen as CLOUSER...
EP 53: Team Failure – Madness of March
On this podcast, the causes of Team Failure. CLOUSER and Heidi Bird discuss why business teams fail. Using #marchmadness as an analogy, host lends insights into why business teams fail. Heidi lends insights into the makeup of a solid team and why all members need a...
It’s 4th Down and . . . . Bring Out the Chains!
How often and accurately do you measure your business operating progress? Is every reporting period important enough to take the time and effort to measure properly? Or do you wait until the last period hoping something will happen to make your annual goals so you...
EP 52: Office Chatter–I Have Work to Do!
On this podcast--office chatter; how does socializing effect the office environment. CLOUSER and Heidi discuss the pros and cons of non-business office talk. Listen to conversation on the whether office chatter is beneficial or a detriment to office productivity. ...
EP 51: What’s Your GPS System?
On this podcast, how to stay on course. CLOUSER answers questions about why business owners should have a system to track their course. Host uses airline GPS system as an analogy to help business owners measure themselves. Heidi Bird is asking the questions as...
EP 50: Keys to Job Descriptions
On this podcast, keys to writing effective job descriptions. CLOUSER and Heidi Bird discuss key components your job descript should have. Discussion includes the importance of writing a job description. CLOUSER uses article by RecruitLoop titled "5 Simple Steps To...
EP 49: Tips On Communicating Feedback
On this podcast, communicating feedback in those difficult situations. Hear CLOUSER and guest Loyd Matthey discuss how to effectively communicate feedback to employees and others. Listen to some tips given and how to apply them. Hear definitions of communication and...
EP 48: Those Who Influence Us
On this podcast--those who have influenced us in business. CLOUSER and Heidi discuss people in their lives that have helped them. Host uses article on Forbes.com titled "25 Things Influential People Do Better Than Anyone Else," by Mark Fidelman. Which attributes do...