Clouser On Business

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 feedback.  Practical insights shared on how to approach these situations from a positive perspective.

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 influencers have and how they use these attributes with people? Which of these resonate with you?

Sustaining the passion for what you do in business. CLOUSER is interviewed by Heidi Bird about how he keeps the drive going to get up and go at it every day. Heidi asks the host questions relating to how he has stayed motivated and his advice on what motivates others. This podcast summarizes wisdom from a few previous guests and expands upon how business owners can do things to engage and invigorate employees to stay in tune to what motivates their employees.

Sustaining the passion for what you do in business. CLOUSER is interviewed by Heidi Bird about how he keeps the drive going to get up and go at it every day. Heidi asks the host questions relating to how he has stayed motivated and his advice on what motivates others. This podcast summarizes wisdom from a few previous guests and expands upon how business owners can do things to engage and invigorate employees to stay in tune to what motivates their employees.

Business awareness and knowing where to find information for impactful events and data.  On this podcast, CLOUSER and Heidi discuss methods to keeping up on things that impact a business.  Listen as Heidi shares on how to find research data or even do your own research.  CLOUSER has insights on where to find information within your industry. Hear discussion on what you can learn from your #competitors.  How does your local market compare with a national or world market.  Hear what resources a #lender or #bank may have for you to help stay current with events.  Talk on #trade journals and trade shows.  CLOUSER discusses industry trade publications.

On this podcast, how a garden and cabbage offer some financial insights.  Listen to CLOUSER share what he has learned from #Uber drivers and from his parents garden. Hear host discuss how his parents made things work to put food table. Hear why hard #work is beneficial financially and for building self-esteem and character.  Learn how the family garden supplied food to the CLOUSER table and saved money as well.  Hear why some #Uber drivers are driving full or part time.

Recognizing signs that you may need help.  On this podcast hear CLOUSER and Heidi discuss the signs that you need assistance.  Are matters getting away from you?  Listen as CLOUSER shares some warning signs that your bucket might be overflowing.  #Priorities are not being completed on time.  Too much time being given to #lowerpriority tasks.  Signs also include #fatigue and lack of #focus. Hear insights on listing your tasks with the A-B-C method.  Listen to CLOUSER explain the importance of #delegation and staying focused on your direct #responsibilities.  Is your #pipeline filling and #time seems scarce?  Other signs include a lack of interest with your responsibilities.  #Customers are calling more frequently.  #Deadlines come faster and you have to ask for additional time to complete your tasks. Impact to #families and to #socialtime is discussed.

Want more money, think you deserve that raise increase? Some timely tips on being prepared for making your request.  CLOUSER and Heidi discuss some tips and suggestions on being properly prepared to seek that raise in salary. If you know your business and your worth, chances are your value will shine through. Hear Heidi discuss the proper research needed to be sure your request is reasonable.  Discussion about focusing on the future and how can you can provide future value to your employer.  Hear talk on not making the time a complaining one, but one of a positive nature. CLOUSER discusses being prepared for a ‘no’ answer, and how to respond. CLOUSER uses Forbes article posted by Rent .com as a basis for some of the discussion.

A company’s brand–what is it really?  On this podcast CLOUSER discusses with guest Kim Frazier what brand is and a company’s branding process.  Frazier explains what a company needs to do to develop a brand.  Guest shares the essence of a brand and it’s make up. The elements both internal and external that help define the brand.  What does the company control in the process?  Hear guest explain the difference between brand name and a brand.

Keep the momentum going into the New Year.  CLOUSER and Heidi discuss how to keep the positives working into the coming year. Listen to discussion on how to assess what worked and what hasn’t.  CLOUSER uses example of S.M.A.R.T formula introduced in 1981 in Management Review to help with insights on measuring your plan.  Hear 4 tips on how to critic your plan and make the necessary changes.  Steps include: Revisiting the Plan, Review What’s Working, Stretch Yourself, and Review Plan against the formula.  Heidi shares the importance of your plan working across personal and business life.