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Books & The Biz

Dan Paulson and Richard Veltre

Finance and Operations need to work together. Often they don’t. JoinRichard Veltreand myself for discussions about business (the BIZ) and finance (the BOOKS). About Rich: He has served in executive leadership positions at finance consulting firms focusing on the development, implementation, and management of the full spectrum of financial systems. Rich started his career at Price Waterhouse and now acts at a fractional CFO for companies in healthcare, finance, logistics, and

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25:00

Fire All Bosses! Is This New Strategy a Company-Saver?

Books & The Biz ·

2024/04/04

Recently the Wall Street Journal shared one CEO's way to fix his company's struggles is to remove the bosses from the equation.Instead, workers would be rotated into teams for 90 day objectives they will need to complete in order to move on to a new group. Is this the strategy that is going to save money and improve performance? In this episode, Dan and Rich will discuss what could happen when the bosses are suddenly gone and the employees are left to completing corporate objectives. Do

28:05

The Dollar Dilemma: Dollar Stores Closing!

Books & The Biz ·

2024/03/28

Dollar Stores have popped up everywhere over the past decade. The promise of cheap products and groceries led to growth in locations often in small towns, or poorer neighborhoods. Some argued they help provide needed resources in these areas. Others complain they destroy local businesses while selling low quality products.The dynamic is changing. Recently, Family Dollar announced it’s closing 1000 stores across the nation as it struggles to make profit. Inflation has also re-defined what a

15:54

Succeeding in the Face of Competition. The Little Guy...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/03/19

Part 4 of our interview with Brian Weavel from Perfect Crust Pizza Liners.In our final segment, Brian gives advice for making an impact when competing with larger companies. He shares some tactics Perfect Crust Pizza LIners uses to become a "mini celebrity" in the pizza industry and gives insights to how you might apply that to your own business. About Brian:Brian is Midwest Regional Sales Manager of Perfect Crust Pizza Liners and Incredible Bags. "I worked my whole like in pizza,

12:07

How Can There Be SO Much Pizza!?! How companies can...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/03/14

Part 3 of our interview with Brian Weavel from Perfect Crust Pizza Liners.It seems like there are pizza restaurants everywhere. So how can so many pizza places survive when their competition may be right across the street? Brian shares his insights from being a restaurant owner and what is necessary to make an impact in a highly competitive market. Lessons any business can apply. About Brian:Brian is Midwest Regional Sales Manager of Perfect Crust Pizza Liners and Incredible Bags. "I worked

13:54

35% of Pizza Restaurants Do This. Avoid the Same...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/03/12

Part 2 of our interview with Brian Weavel from Perfect Crust Pizza Liners.Brian shares his experience with what data to track. He also talks about how many companies can avoid paying for expensive marketing when using social media. Finally he highlights a common mistake he sees many restaurant owners make that we all should be careful of. About Brian:Brian is Midwest Regional Sales Manager of Perfect Crust Pizza Liners and Incredible Bags. "I worked my whole like in pizza, starting at the

9:35

Becoming Pizza Royalty: How to Make it in Pizza, or...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/03/07

Brian Weavel may not have set out to be a leader in the pizza industry, but he has achieved quite a bit over his career. From his small shop, he became recognized as a leader in his industry. Now as a Regional Sales Manager for Perfect Crust Pizza Liners, he couldn't be happier.In part 1, we will learn how Brian got his start in the pizza industry and where it took him. Listen along for the gold nuggets he shares about marketing your brand. About Brian: "I worked my whole life in pizza,

14:57

Are We Obsolete? AI Changing the Workforce.

Books & The Biz ·

2024/03/05

Pandora's Box is open. AI will revolutionize how we work, and what work we will do. Rich talks about the changes in accounting and Mark elaborates on our need to adapt. About Mark:Mark leads a team with the only AI-native platform that enables Go To Market (GTM) teams to plan, predict, prove, and pivot their investments in real time. With over 26 years of experience in marketing communications and strategy, he has a passion for transforming GTM performance with data-driven insights and agile

20:34

Human Nature and History: How Our Past Teaches Us...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/02/29

We can learn a lot from our history. Mark is a history buff and shares how advancements impact our evolution and our need to adapt. Change is happening more rapidly than before. It's up to us to keep up.About Mark:Mark leads a team with the only AI-native platform that enables Go To Market (GTM) teams to plan, predict, prove, and pivot their investments in real time. With over 26 years of experience in marketing communications and strategy, he has a passion for transforming GTM performance

16:55

AI in Research: Are Humans Eliminated?

Books & The Biz ·

2024/02/27

Everyone has heard of ChatGPT. It can be a useful tool for research and writing. But is it all it's cracked up to be? In Part 2 of our interview with Mark Stouse, he talks about how we are in the early stages of AI and some of its faults.About Mark:Mark leads a team with the only AI-native platform that enables Go To Market (GTM) teams to plan, predict, prove, and pivot their investments in real time. With over 26 years of experience in marketing communications and strategy, he has a passion

19:13

Artificial Intelligence is Coming! Are You Prepared?

Books & The Biz ·

2024/02/22

Atificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world as we know it. In many ways it will enhance our lives, but with a dramatic effect. Jobs once thought to be a constant will go away. While AI may not completely replace humans, it will force us to adapt. Meet Mark Stouse, he is the CEO of Proof Analytics, and he will help us dive into the ever-changing world of AI. In Part 1, learn about Proof Analytics and how his company intends to change how we use data. About Mark:Mark leads a team with

16:25

Will We Have Enough Employees? The Future of Labor...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/02/15

Our final segment of our interview with Jay Goninen. We expand our discussion further to talk about the labor market as a whole. How is labor changing? Are companies prepared? Is the only path to success through college? We discuss these topics and more! Jay Goninen is the Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay. Jay started working in his family's independent auto repair shop at the age of nine, and has worked in the industry ever since. Jay started his professional career as a technician,

13:43

Electric Vehicles and Their Impact on the Auto Industry

Books & The Biz ·

2024/02/08

Part 3 of 4. What would a car talk be without discussing EV's and their impact on the Auto Industry. Jay shares how it is changing what techs are required to learn. Also you will learn about some surprises about ownership costs and repairs. Jay Goninen is the Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay. Jay started working in his family's independent auto repair shop at the age of nine, and has worked in the industry ever since. Jay started his professional career as a technician, and then

11:48

Tech Shortage! What It Takes to Recruit Right.

Books & The Biz ·

2024/02/06

Part 2 of 4. Our interview with Jay Goninen continues with what's happening in the Auto industry. It's much more than just hiring bodies. What matters is finding techs that are a good fit for the industry. Jay Goninen is the Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay. Jay started working in his family's independent auto repair shop at the age of nine, and has worked in the industry ever since. Jay started his professional career as a technician, and then moved into management roles within

14:47

Who is Going to Fix Your Car: Jay Goninen From Wrenchway

Books & The Biz ·

2024/02/01

Part 1 of our 4 part interview. The automotive industry isn't different from any other when it comes to hiring. Automotive technicians are in short supply. Jay Goninen shares his background and what inspired him to create Wrenchway. About Jay:Jay Goninen is the Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay. Jay started working in his family's independent auto repair shop at the age of nine, and has worked in the industry ever since. Jay started his professional career as a technician, and then

14:23

What's Next For MoonBoy Ventures? Interview Part 5

Books & The Biz ·

2024/01/25

The 5th and final part of our interview with Vandross Idiake. Vandross shares what is up for him in the near future and how to use cryptocurrency and blockchain in your business. About Vandross:With 4 years of experience in the blockchain industry, he has built his own blockchain consulting firm. He is also a mentor of Stanford Web 3 and AI Research Labs. He also has 4 years of experience in the U.S. Army in logistics and he recently became one of the first 100 authors to mint their book as an NFT

12:37

Crypto Is The Wild, Wild West! Protect Your...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/01/23

Part 4: Sam Bankman Fried was the darling of cryptocurrency until his ponzy scheme came crashing down. Is that the end of Crypto? Vandross shares what happened and how to portect yourself. Part 4 of our interview with Vandross. About Vandross: With 4 years of experience in the blockchain industry, he has built his own blockchain consulting firm. He is also a mentor of Stanford Web 3 and AI Research Labs. He also has 4 years of experience in the U.S. Army in logistics and he recently became one of

15:01

Does Crypto Make Trade Easier? Part 3 of Our...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/01/18

Part 3: Converting money and wire transfers can create trade problems. Is Crypto a solution? Part 3 of our interview with Vandross. About Vandross: With 4 years of experience in the blockchain industry, he has built his own blockchain consulting firm. He is also a mentor of Stanford Web 3 and AI Research Labs. He also has 4 years of experience in the U.S. Army in logistics and he recently became one of the first 100 authors to mint their book as an NFT on Polygon blockchain.

12:54

Can Crypto Be a Hedge Against Inflation? Vandross...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/01/16

Part 2: We have all seen the volitility of crypto values over the past few years. Money has been made and lost as a result. Vandross shares his insights about how cryptocurrency can protect you from inflation. About Vandross: With 4 years of experience in the blockchain industry, he has built his own blockchain consulting firm. He is also a mentor of Stanford Web 3 and AI Research Labs. He also has 4 years of experience in the U.S. Army in logistics and he recently became one of the first 100

12:05

Will Crypto and Blockchain Change Your Business? An...

Books & The Biz ·

2024/01/11

Technology is rapidly changing our society. How we handle money is no different. Recently, we had the opportunity to interview and up and coming expert in the fields of Crypto and Blockchain. Listen in over the next five episodes as we learn, and challenge, Vandross Idiake on how this new frontier will impact society and business. About Vandross: With 4 years of experience in the blockchain industry, he has built his own blockchain consulting firm. He is also a mentor of Stanford Web 3 and AI

49:15

Top 10 Stories for 2023!

Books & The Biz ·

2024/01/04

Who, or what, made the biggest impact in 2023? Rich and Dan break down their list of top stories and people from last year. Who would you put on the list?

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