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Business Turnaround podcast

Business Turnaround

Welcome to ”Business Turnaround,” your go-to podcast for insightful strategies on managing companies in decline or distress. Hosted by Marek Niedzwiedz, a leading hands-on turnaround investor in SMEs, this podcast delves into the critical aspects of business recovery. Tailored for blue-collar industries, this podcast is ideal for business owners, consultants, and aspiring entrepreneurs. ”Business Turnaround” provides the knowledge and tools you need to navigate challenging times and drive your

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05:43

Determining Your Cash Runway in a Business Turnaround

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2024/11/14

When you’re in a turnaround situation, cash isn’t just king - it’s your lifeline. Determining your cash runway, or how much time you have before cash runs out, can be the difference between making a successful recovery and watching your business slip away. It gives you a concrete timeline and lets you plan, prioritise, and make the necessary adjustments to keep the doors open.

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06:20

Finding Efficiencies and Simplifying for a Business...

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2024/11/07

When a business is in distress, the instinct is often to do more—try new things, add more services, expand into different areas. But, when your business is in survival mode, doing more often leads to greater complexity and higher costs. What your business really needs is less. Less complication, less waste, and fewer unnecessary activities. Simplifying and focusing on efficiency can be the keys to turning things around. But why Efficiency Matters in a Turnaround?

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05:50

Forecasting Scenarios for a Successful Business...

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2024/10/31

When your business is in distress, you can’t afford to make decisions based on gut feelings or past experiences alone. You need hard data, and more importantly, you need a vision of how different actions and scenarios will impact your company’s financial future. This is where forecasting scenarios becomes so valuable.

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05:13

The Fastest Way to Profit in a Business Turnaround

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2024/10/24

When we think about turning a business around, the first instinct is often to focus on growing sales. The fastest way to profitability though is often found by cutting costs. This isn’t glamorous, and it can be uncomfortable, but when a business is on the edge, cutting expenses is one of the quickest levers you can pull to extend your cash runway. It’s about survival first, and profit second.

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04:51

Staying Strong in a Business Turnaround—Body, Mind,...

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2024/10/17

Turning a business around is an intense process. The stakes are high, and the pressure can be overwhelming. As leaders, we often get so focused on saving the company that we neglect our most important asset—ourselves. But as Jim Rohn famously said, "Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live." This applies just as much to our mental well-being as it does to our physical health. In a turnaround, you need to be at your best, and that requires taking care of both.

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05:22

Strengthening Your Supply Chain in a Business Turnaround

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2024/10/10

When we think about turning a business around, the first things that come to mind are cutting costs or improving efficiency. While these are important, the supply chain is an area that can be significantly improved during a turnaround and have a profound impact on a company’s recovery. Your supply chain directly affects almost every part of your business: production, inventory, delivery, customer satisfaction, and, of course, costs.

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04:48

How Working Capital Can Make or Break Your Business

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2024/10/03

Understanding how to manage working capital can mean the difference between success and bankruptcy. It’s a silent killer, often lurking behind the scenes, quietly draining resources and slowing down growth. But once you know what to look for, it’s a challenge you can overcome.Sustainable Growth Rate - how fast you can actually grow without putting your business at risk?

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05:02

Liquidation – The Last Resort in a Business Turnaround

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2024/09/26

Liquidation is often seen as the last, unwanted resort. It's the word that no business owner wants to hear, and the option we all hope we can avoid. But sometimes, after exploring every avenue, every turnaround strategy, liquidation becomes the most pragmatic choice. And while it's never easy, it can be the cleanest and most responsible way to minimize losses, clear debts, and free up resources for new projects.

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05:22

Momentum Over Perfection in a Business Turnaround

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2024/09/19

In business, especially when you’re in a turnaround situation, perfection is often the enemy of profitability. When you’re waiting for the perfect information, the perfect opportunity, or the perfect solution, you’ll likely be waiting forever. Worse, by the time you’ve perfected everything, your business might have already missed key opportunities to move forward.

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05:04

Fixing Broken Revenue Channels in a Business Turnaround

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2024/09/12

When your business is in trouble, one of the first areas you need to assess is how your company is generating revenue. It’s not just about how much money is coming in; it’s about whether the way you’re making that money is sustainable. During a turnaround, it’s essential to break down your revenue channels and take a hard look at what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to be changed.

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04:12

Cleaning House for a Successful Business Turnaround

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2024/09/05

In a business crisis, one of the hardest truths to face is that the same team that led the company into trouble is rarely the team that can lead it back out. This isn’t just about competence; it’s about mindset, energy, and vision. The reality of a turnaround is that sometimes you have no choice but to sweep out the old to make way for the new.

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04:53

Embracing Adversity: Strengthening Your Business and...

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2024/08/29

When your business hits a rough patch, it’s natural to feel the weight of those challenges bearing down on you. The instinctive reaction might be to resist, to avoid the discomfort, and to push back against the difficulties. But what if, instead of resisting, you welcomed adversity? What if you saw it as an opportunity—not just to improve your business, but to grow as a leader?

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04:58

Simplifying for Success in a Business Turnaround

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2024/08/22

When a company is in a growth phase, it’s natural to expand — new divisions are added, management layers increase, and more complex projects are taken on. This is all part of scaling up and capturing more opportunities in the market. Growing revenue is essential. But what happens when the business hits a downturn? Those same strategies that worked so well during the growth phase can start to weigh the company down.

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05:30

Debt Restructuring in a Business Turnaround

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2024/08/15

When a business is in trouble, the weight of debt can feel overwhelming. It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the daily pressure of keeping the business afloat while knowing that payments are looming. Over the years, Marek has successfully restructured nearly 10 million in debt, primarily with banks and suppliers. But it’s not just about cutting deals—it’s about strategically aligning your debt load with the cash flow your business generates. Tune in to discover Marek’s secret weapon in debt

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06:11

Growing Sales and Sustainable Growth During a Turnaround

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2024/08/08

In a business turnaround, growing sales and ensuring sustainable growth are critical, yet tricky. Today, Marek explores how to leverage modern channels, enhance your cash conversion cycle, and avoid the pitfalls that can make things worse. He’ll also discuss how increasing revenue can sometimes hurt your business even more if not managed correctly.

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05:08

Leading Through Crisis: The Power of Effective...

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2024/08/01

Effective leadership is the cornerstone of any successful business turnaround. When a company is in crisis, strong leadership can make the difference between failure and recovery. In today’s episode, Marek explores the key aspects of leadership that are crucial during a turnaround, including vision, communication, decision-making, and team motivation.

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06:34

Diagnostic Review: Your Blueprint for Business Recovery

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2024/07/24

A successful business turnaround starts with a comprehensive diagnostic review. This crucial step helps identify the root causes of distress and forms the foundation for developing an effective recovery plan. Today, Marek covers the objectives, approach, and key components of a diagnostic review, including short-term survival analysis, viability assessment, stakeholder attitudes, and more.

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06:13

Blueprint for a Successful Business Turnaround

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2024/07/18

Turning around a struggling business is no small feat, but with a clear and structured approach, it’s entirely possible. In this episode, Marek will walk you through a practical framework for achieving a successful business turnaround. This framework will help you identify critical issues, implement effective strategies, and steer your company back to profitability.

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05:50

Predicting Company Failure with the Altman Z-Score

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2024/07/11

In this episode, Marek delves into the Altman Z-Score, a powerful tool for predicting company failure. Discover how this financial metric, developed by Edward Altman, can help you assess your company’s financial health and foresee potential bankruptcy.Want to calculate your company’s Z-Score? Visit our website: https://aexea.capital/failingcompany/

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06:19

How To Recognize and Address Business Decline

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2024/07/04

In this episode, we’ll explore the key symptoms and underlying causes of business decline, and discuss how you can address these issues before they become insurmountable.

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