Basic Business Advice: Presented by EQUES

Business: Upward, Inc

Owners: Partnership Group

Age of Business: 40 years

Type of Business: Manufacturing

Employees: 250+

Scenario: Jake is a mid-level manager looking to become a future partner at Upward, Inc. He studied hard at a good school, got an MBA from a good graduate program, and started out at Upward, Inc at an entry-level position 4 years ago. He feels like the only reason he made middle management was because of a group of retirements that opened a slot for him, not because of his track record, knowledge, or experience. He has worked extra hours, put in for learning opportunities, and is looking for a way to distinguish himself to the partners as a leader and great candidate for future partners. As you sit across the table from him he asks, “how do you catch the attention of leadership and distinguish yourself from the crowd?”

Tune in to hear Christopher White, Dan Owolabi, Ken Hochstetler, and Jordan Mullet dive into this business scenario. 

Owners: Dan Miles

Age of Business: 22 Years

Type of Business: Delivery & Logistics

Employees: 25 Employees & 2 Manager

Scenario: Dan has been in the delivery and logistics business for over two decades. This is a business he launched in his 40’s and he is starting to question what is next for him and for Delivery Inc. Dan has not done any succession planning, but he does have a manager who has been with him for the past 15 years and several family members that work for the company. He feels the pull to create security for his family's future, but the truth of the matter is none of them is qualified to lead as his manager. Dan is talking to you three over breakfast at the local greasy spoon. How do you advise him to start his transition and who should get Delivery Inc?

Tune in to hear Christopher White, Dan Owolabi, Jordan Mullet, and Ken Hochstetler dive into this business scenario.

Adam has just started his light manufacturing company in January of 2020, right before everything had turned sideways with closures and quarantines. He left his full-time job to begin manufacturing parts for local larger manufacturers. He and his first employee started immediately with orders from one of the larger local manufacturers, but as the larger manufacturers work dried up, so did Adams. He does not know if he can make it until the economy gets back into full swing. He is sitting across the table from you asking for your advice. What do you say?

Tune in to hear Christopher White, Dan Owolabi, Jordan Mullet, and Ken Hochstetler dive into this business scenario.

Jane Smith has a 6-year old consulting business. She currently has 4 employees. Tune in to this episode to hear some unique scenarios facing Jane, and how to best approach them. 

This episode of BBA is filled with advice, insight, and even some disagreements. 

John Jones and James Smith have a 6-year old manufacturing business. They currently have 25 employees and 2 managers. Tune in to this episode to hear some unique scenarios facing John and James, and how to best approach them.