WBSRocks Podcast
Your #1 Podcast for Independent, Vendor-Agnostic ERP, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Digital Transformation, and Industry4.0 Advice
WBSP039: Grow Your Business by Preventing Facility Disruptions and Understanding Trends Through Contact Tracing w/ Amanda Schleede
In this episode, we have our guest Amanda Schleede, who discusses how manufacturers and retailers can better manage disruptions associated with COVID spread. She also provides insight into reporting requirements related to COVID. Finally, we have had a chance to describe how contact tracing works and how it can help manufacturers understand and analyze trends.
WBSP038: Grow Your Business by Ruling Social Media Through Trust and Authenticity w/ Lorena Acosta
In this episode, we have our guest Lorena Acosta, who takes us through her journey of amassing millions of followers on LinkedIn. She also discusses the most critical factors that are important for anyone to be successful on social media and with thought leadership content. Finally, she discusses the mistakes executives make in focusing on
WBSP037: Grow Your Business by Identifying Your Ideal Customer Profile and Mapping Customer Journey w/ Jeff White
In this episode, we have our guest Jeff White, who discusses why it is so important to identify the ideal customer profile for your offerings to streamline your growth. He also discusses why mapping customer journeys are critical to providing a seamless customer experience irrespective of whether you acquire customers through physical or digital channels.
WBSP036: Grow Your Business by Fixing Your Dirty Data w/ Susan Walsh
In this episode, we have our guest Susan Walsh, who discusses how to normalize your product, customer, and vendor master data to avoid planning and forecasting issues with your inventory. She also shares several stories where she has been personally involved in cleaning companies’ financial and operational data and the impact such activities have had
WBSP035: Grow Your Business by Re-Evaluating Your Technology Options During Downturn w/ Laurie McCabe
In this episode, we have our guest Laurie McCabe, who discusses how technology can help struggling businesses be more efficient during downturns. She also touches on different technology trends and ERP ecosystems, how they have evolved and what changes you might expect in the future. Finally, she helps SMB business owners understand their technology options.
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