Business Accelerants Memos

There is no perfect business. Recognize fear, but don't succumb to it. Even welders need to learn social skills. Leaders should ask the specialists what they need to succcede.

John Hanley, the founder of Solatube, shares his journey of founding, running, and growing the company, as well as the challenges and lessons learned along the way. The story highlights the importance of open-mindedness, commitment, budgeting for the unknown, building relationships, and taking risks in entrepreneurship. Takeaways Open-mindedness Commitment Chapters 00:00 The Invention of Solatube...

The conversation explores the concept of evolving beyond survival, the impact of light pollution on nature and health, responsible outdoor lighting, challenges with vehicle headlights and glare, the Dark Sky 1 concept car and its design, proposed solutions for safer and responsible lighting, adaptation of vehicle headlights and future innovations, adaptive driving beams and light output optimizati...

The conversation covers the importance of quality in the automotive industry, the challenges of AI in automotive operations, and the role of quality in business development, growth, and customer service. It also discusses the significance of quality in hiring and its impact on various aspects of business operations. Takeaways Quality in automotive industry Challenges of AI in automotive industry C...

CEOs want predictable profits, sustainable growth, and transferable value to make their business easier to run, increase its value, and provide more time and money. These factors also impact the ability to exit the business on their terms. Takeaways Predictable profits and cash flow are essential for making the business easier to run and increasing its value. Sustainable growth and transferable va...

The conversation introduces the concept of rewilding business and its application to business growth, drawing parallels with the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone. It explores the impact of business complexity on growth, the challenges faced as a company grows, the importance of leadership, and the elements of the organizational rewilding toolset. The process of applying the rewilding proces...

The conversation delves into the development of a company framework, focusing on the Rewild Group's Business Model Framework, business model assessment and planning, thinking and doing in business development, value proposition and profit generation, understanding finances and profitability, revenue circles and business expansion, identifying target customers and products, offerings and customer d...

November 2025 presentation at IMA PDX CPE dinner covering several frameworks for analyzing and assessing a business with the option to apply those same tools to your career and your life. Video available on Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1139684531 Slides available on SlideShare at: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/what-is-your-game-plan-for-ima-final-reduced-pdf/284178780

Interview with Brian Heflin of ATON Technology Brokers. Take Aways: Best Match Dispatch, It’s not just about you—it’s about everyone around you, Do what you say you are going to do, Be authentic, Put others first. No ropes on a boat, they are lines and sheets.

Navigate the complex landscape of business risk with insights from a panel of seasoned experts. A Commercial Insurance Broker: Gain crucial insights into mitigating financial exposures and securing your assets. A Negotiation Lawyer: Master the art of strategic negotiation to protect your interests in every deal. A Contract Law Expert (Judge & Arbitrator): Understand the intricacies of contract...

Work and wellbeing should fit together. Businesses thrive when their people do. Interview with Danielle Dinkelman. Her company, Advanced Corporate Wellness at www.acwcoaching.com partners with small businesses, nonprofits, and professional services firms to provide personalized wellness coaching that helps employees manage stress, improve wellbeing, and boost performance and engagement.

March 11, 2025 section of TechTalk with TMC on the Dave Radio Network discussing the constriction to data with todays J560 connection and the upcoming discussions of the next generation connection.

Recording of Tech Talk with TMC on the Dave Nemo Show which appears on the Road Dog Network on Sirius/XM

January 2, 2024 Tech Talk with TMC on the Dave Nemo Radio Show on Channel 146 of SiriusXM

Interview with Alaina Loverde of XEROX on the power of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)in manufacturing and small business

How is the cloud incorporated into manufacturing to improve floor space, prevent cyber attacks, and increase efficiency?

How Digital Twins are revolutionizing Plants of the Future Guest Speaker: Paul Menig & Shamdutt Kamble

Paul Menig interview by Dan Ronan of Transport Topics Radio on career background, mart trailers, Transportation Safety Equipment Institute

Talking Manufacturing Decarbonization. I'm priveleged to be the first speaker on Birlasoft's new Tech Lyceum podcast. Lyceum is a place for public discourse. In this case, it's about tech and how it impacts manufacturing.

April 19 excerpt on refrigerated transport. What do you do with a rejected load? Here a driver tell us what he did.

25-minute interview with Julie Markee, Professional EOS Implementer. What about Coach Ted Lasso's approach resonates with you?

Brain Science has proven that a positive mental attitude leads to happiness, engagement, performance, and success.

Finance for startups to midcaps. Compliance is a lot of work now. CFOs often lead strategy.

2019.08.23 Keynote Presentation to automotive/commercial vehicle educators covering National Academy report on reduction of fuel for trucks and impact to education of technicians.

Running a restaurant is one of the toughest businesses, a unique manufacturing business. Take custom orders, build to suit quickly, deliver, bill and collect. All of that within 1-2 hours. There’s nothing like it with its daily challenges and so many things that can go wrong, from power to weather. Listen to Ryan Sweeney, part owner of a Village Inn franchise at Bridgeport in Tualatin, Oregon.