Clouser On Business
The purpose of this podcast is to assist people in business at all levels, positions and stages of growth. The podcasts cover general business topics, which I hope you will find interesting and useful. My guests are experienced businessmen and businesswom
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EP 99: Finding Perpetual Success In Unique Times…Who Are Your Trusted Advisors?
On this podcast, CLOUSER and his guests, Richard Glassman, an executive with a regional west coast based bank, and Gary Furr a business advisor discuss current issues in the business world. Listen as both guest share their recent experiences with clients that were affected by the pandemic. Guests share how their business owner clients adapted and made crucial changes to their operations. The group discusses the PPP funding and its process and the positive impact it has had for businesses. Hear from a lender’s perspective on how quickly banks adapted to a quick funding facility provided by the SBA and structurally the bank had to adapt to handle the applications. Listen to find what role having a good and open communication type of relationship played with the initial funding, and how banks assisted non-client applications. The group discusses the importance of a business to have ample cash reserves and working capital. Glassman and Furr discuss why business owners and management should have an understanding and be able to communicate what their financials statements are showing.
EP 98: Behind the Frontlines — A Personal Story
On this episode CLOUSER shares a recent conversation with his son, Patrick, who works in the laboratory of a large healthcare organization. Heidi Bird joins the discussion as young CLOUSER explains the role he and his co-workers perform in the battle to fight COVID -19. Listen as Patrick describes some early vital responsibilities the laboratory played in establishing testing standards. Guest shares the path he took to became a young scientist working in the laboratory including education and certification programs.
EP 97: Starting & Sustaining a Business
On this podcast CLOUSER discusses with author and business advisor, Gary Furr on some key fundamental tools to use to have a successful business. Using the guest’s book, It’s Not Hard, It’s Business as a guideline, CLOUSER and Furr discuss several of the ten (10) Keys to Revenue Growth as outlined in his book. Why does a business owner’s or management mindset matter? Guest explains difference between a #strategy, and the vision or goals of a company. How do numbers drive the business? What are some common measurements on the decision maker’s #dashboard? Furr discusses the important of having a #cashflow forecast, and how it helps a business owner look to the future. CLOUSER and guest discuss the importance of the relationship between a business and its #bank. Furr explains how he approaches his clients when first engaging with them.
EP 96: Conducting Business-Redefined
On this podcast CLOUSER and Heidi Bird discuss adapting to the new environment in, which now must conduct their business. Host and Bird discuss changes they have experienced, and how the companies they work for have made the necessary changes for them to stay in business. CLOUSER and guest discuss how they have had to make changes to their work schedules and how they approach working with their clients. Host provides some thoughtful and timely advise for people enduring tough times during the COVID 19.
EP 90: Giving a Hand-up; Not a Hand-out
On this podcast, host CLOUSER talks with Dino Biaggi of Birch Community Services (BCS). Listen as Biaggi explains how BCS is not just a food bank, but an organization that helps the working in need. BCS’s approach is to help families by providing personal financial counseling along with providing essential needs. Hear how BCS was founded and the premise from which it operates. Guest explains all aspects of the services and other support BCS provides. Listen to some success stories and how families have benefited from BCS.
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