WBSRocks Podcast
Your #1 Podcast for Independent, Vendor-Agnostic ERP, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Digital Transformation, and Industry4.0 Advice

WBSP034: Grow Your Business by Understanding the Implications of Business Systems Cloud Infrastructure w/ Bob Evans
In this episode, we have our guest Bob Evans, who discusses what SMB customers need to know about cloud infrastructure providers. He also discusses the evolution of these vendors and their direction for the next 5-10 years. Finally, we touched on why understanding cloud infrastructure issues are still relevant and essential, even if the SAAS

WBSP033: Grow Your Business by Learning Key Nuances From the Metal Fabrication Industry w/ Robert Johnson
In this episode, we have our guest Robert Johnson, who discusses how the metal fabrication industry’s manufacturing processes differ from generalized manufacturing. He also provides insight into the unique challenges associated with the metal fabrication industry and the production of cold-formed steel. Finally, he shares some thoughts about the value of LinkedIn and how executives

WBSP032: Grow Your Business by Changing Your Sales Strategy to Thought Leadership w/ Chris Grainger
In this episode, we have our guest Chris Grainger, who discusses how his company EECO, a large electrical distributor, needed to change the way they sold to their customers. He also touches on how they started their journey of thought leadership, highlighting heroes in their community, which has helped them strengthen their position in the

WBSP031: Grow Your Business by Implementing a User-Friendly ERP System w/ Ted Needleman
In this episode, we have our guest Ted Needleman, who discusses the role of ERP consultants why they are pivotal for an ERP implementation, and why they play a huge role in user experience and training. He also helps us understand why modern systems are more user-friendly than legacy ones. Finally, he touches on the

WBSP030: Grow Your Business by Understanding the Interests of Strategic Buyers w/ Damon Pistulka
In this episode, we have our guest Damon Pistulka from Exit Your Way, who discusses why word-of-mouth or traditional marketing strategies are no longer enough for business growth. He also touches on his growth secrets and how they have been able to rule the market through the network effect. Finally, we touched on what strategic

WBSP029: Grow Your Business by Implementing QMS and ISO w/ Clay Coleman
In this episode, we have our guest Clay Coleman, who discusses the importance of a quality management (QMS) system. And why it matters for manufacturing and distribution companies. We also had a chance to discuss what manufacturers need to know about starting their ISO and QMS journey. Finally, we discussed how American Petrolium Institute (API)

WBSP028: Grow Your Business by Enhancing Value for Strategic Buyers w/ Nick Jackson
In this episode, we have our guest Nick Jackson from The Mendota Group, who discusses. What lifestyle brands can do to enhance their value for strategic buyers. He also discusses what founders can learn from CEOs who typically manage the business acquired by PE firms. Finally, he touched on why they put a negligible value

WBSP027: Grow Your Business by Identifying Operational Bottlenecks While Improving Quality of Life w/ Ian Pratt
In this episode, we have our guest Ian Pratt, who discusses how to distinguish between the need for additional resources and operational bottlenecks that need to be optimized before investing further. We also had a chance to discuss the specific steps executives need to take to undertake process improvement initiatives. Finally, we touched on why

WBSP026: Grow Your Business by Uncovering and Correcting Lingering Toxicity w/ Carol Marzouk
In this episode, we have our guest Carol Marzouk from Leadership’ N’ Soul, who discusses how to uncover and correct lingering toxicity before it stunts your business growth. We also had a chance to discuss the implications if you smell it but choose to ignore it. If you are looking to learn how to fix