Everyday Business Problems

Russ Hedge shares his experience building relationships, a community of connections, and ultimately his business through networking and livestreaming. Russ is a master connector, and recognized top salesperson across multiple industries. Russ shares his perspective of why sales and networking can often be viewed negatively, how to gain visibility even when you don't feel comfortable putting yourself out there, how to remain positive in the throws of struggle, and so much more!

Episode Chapters:

01:25 - Why networking and sales often get viewed negatively

04:25 - Delivering value to people through networking

09:04 - Building community through relationships

17:40 - Getting started with networking and livestreaming

23:15 - Gaining visibility through livestreaming and networking

26:30 - Being open to connecting and getting out there

33:00 - Managing to stay positive when you have tough things thrown at you

39:00 - Final thoughts

Show Links:

https://www.russhedge.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-hedge-18452046/

https://twitter.com/russhedge

https://www.youtube.com/user/greerbros/videos

Our host, David Crysler, breaks down 10 simple steps to create or improve a Quality Management System that will lower the cost of quality in your manufacturing operation.

Dave Meyer shares his story of launching and growing BizzyWeb. A full-service Digital Marketing Agency that Dave founded in 1999. Since then, BizzyWeb has been helping growth stage businesses to attract, engage, and delight their audiences to close more business. We dive into the inspiration behind the BizzyWeb brand, why many businesses struggle to generate inbound traffic, where there is opportunity for great return on investment, and so much more!

Episode Chapters:

01:02 - Introduction

02:25 - Where it all started

06:30 - Why many struggle generating inbound activity

08:59 - How to generate additional inbound activity

23:25 - Identifying missed opportunities in Marketing

35:50 - Maximizing your Return on Investment

40:42 - Final Thoughts

Show Links:

https://www.bizzyweb.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/818890/admin/

Our host, David Crysler breaks down the 6 key business systems operations leaders must create and implement in order to drive growth and operate with excellence. There is bonus 7th system introduced that when implemented will not only impact your culture and profitability but will create a foundation for sustainable success.

Jaime Jay shares his journey of creating systems within his business Bottleneck Distant Assistants. Jaime was forced to test the effectiveness of these systems when he was unexpectedly called away from his business for nearly a month. Jamie shares what he came back to, the lessons he learned, why he sees many other business owners struggle to create systems, how to promote a positive culture, and so much more!

Show Links:

Web: Bottleneck.Online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottleneckdistantassistants/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bottleneckda

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bottleneckdistantassistants

Jaime on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimejay/

Jaime on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjaimejay/

Bottleneck LinkedIn: bottleneck.online/linkedin

YouTube: bottleneck.online/btv

Episode Chapters:

• 03:06 - What was the unlock to understand the power of systems?
• 11:50 - How do you give trust to your team first?
• 18:51 - Why do you think so many entrepreneurs struggle with systems?
• 32:43 - How to impact your culture with a word of the year
• 35:35 - Final thoughts around systems and culture

Our host, David Crysler breaks down 10 simple steps operations leaders can use to improve or create a Preventative Maintenance System that will lower your operating costs and increase your profitability.

Steve Rice shares several stories relating to driving growth through systemization, leadership, and culture. Steve shares the knowledge he has obtained throughout his 30+ year career working with Manufacturing & CPG companies in various advisory and operational roles. We dive into where to start when you want to drive growth, best practices learned, how to differentiate through sustainability, and so much more!

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefrazierrice/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-globally-conscious-leader/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/dotcomjungle/

https://www.dotcomjungle.com/

https://thegloballyconsciousleader.com/

Episode Chapters:

02:35 - Where should you start?

08:55 - What KPI's should be in place?

17:43 - What are some best practices?

29:09 - How does the Globally Conscious Leader fit in?

39:19 - Differentiating through a sustainability strategy

Learn the WHAT, WHY and HOW of a Process Map or Process Flow Chart to unlock the Process Improvement potential in your operation. Our host, David Crysler breaks down Process Mapping into 5 dead-simple steps you can use to improve your processes, reduce your costs, and increase your profitability.

Angela Thurman shares her perspective on how project management fits into the operational infrastructure of a business. Angela is a certified Project Management Professional and owner of Thurman Co, a management consulting business that helps companies manage complex projects. We dive into where project management belongs, how companies can leverage a project management resource, the value of a certified PMP, and so much more!

Show Links:

• Company Website: https://thurmanco.com
• LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79782654/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074876823768

Episode Chapters:

• 01:02 - When it comes to project management, where does it belong?
• 03:20 - Drawing a hard line of where to use a Project Management resource
• 10:15 - How can companies leverage a Project Management resource
• 15:45 - Utilizing the right resource at the right time
• 21:07 - The value of a Project Management Professional (PMP)
• 26:25 - Final Thoughts

This week, our host, David Crysler breaks down the 5 Why Root Cause Analysis tool into 5 dead-simple steps you can use to reduce your defects and lower your cost of quality. He covers the 3 most common failure points you'll encounter, as well as walking through a real life example.