Clouser On Business

Remote control–on this podcast discussion about more employees working remotely. CLOUSER and Heidi discuss how more employees are working away from the traditional office. Heidi uses a study conducted for Regus the remote office space provider. Host and Heidi talk about the pros and cons of this trend. How does working remotely effect productivity and […]

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On this podcast, bridge expansion and contraction devices, and the application to business. CLOUSER discusses the importance of having a plan in place for rapid growth or sudden loss of revenue. Host compares expansion devices found on bridges to a contingency plan a business should have or consider for unexpected changes. As bridges contract or […]

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On this podcast a lesson from a shoe shine on #marketing. CLOUSER discusses a recent conversation with a shoe shine stand owner. Host shares how he learned about this gentleman’s #secretsauce, and how he has succeeded where others have failed. Lessons learned on why it is important to go where your customers are located. Why […]

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Finding your “Secret Sauce”.  CLOUSER and Heidi discuss overcoming being stuck when wanting or making a change in business.  Balancing expertise with life passions.  Host discusses taking a personal assessment to determine what works and what doesn’t work–what is enjoyable and other task one might avoid.  Engaging assistance from trusted advisors and friends who know […]

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On this podcast communicating a price increase.  CLOUSER and Heidi talk about informing your customer about a price increase.  Industry costs are rising forcing you to raise your prices.  How does a vendor properly communicate this without losing a customer.  Host give some fundamental ideas on preparing and approaching the topic.  Be forthright and transparent […]

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On this podcast, should I stay or should I go–why employees leave.  CLOUSER discusses some foundational ideas on what employees are looking for.  Host uses a continuing education course by Leigh Branham titled 7 Reasons Employees Leave as basis. Author Branham has discovered four basic needs employees are seeking.  Host encourages both managers and employees to work together when one or […]

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Your story and where one would find it?  CLOUSER and Heidi discuss the importance of a business’s story.  Who is writing it?  Who is telling it?  Host uses the Dewey Decimal Classification system as an illustration to press point of where would we find the story.  Does your business compare to a mystery, suspense thriller, […]

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On this podcast CLOUSER discusses people creeping into your area of responsibility.  All of a sudden they are giving advice, sharing their opinions, and somehow have worked their way into “co-managing” the project.  How does this happen?  Is it you the employee?  You the manager?  You the co-worker?  CLOUSER and Heidi discuss what to do […]

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On this podcast CLOUSER discusses hiring on a shoestring budget.  A question from a listener is the basis for the discussion.  If low on cash, how can a company make themselves attractive, so a prospective employee might take an initial pay cut when coming onboard.  CLOUSER speaks about ‘hiring credits’ and how to use them. […]

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On this podcast CLOUSER and Heidi discuss the people with whom we surround ourselves.  Who should those people be, and what characteristics should they possess.  Discussion includes the pros of having good people around you, and  the cons of having the wrong people.  How do you find the right people? Lifting yourself up and meeting […]

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