Improv-ing Business

Hosted by Rick Norris and Brandon Norris

If only there was a perfect formula or rule book for running a small business or managing your personal finances. The reality is that most of us are making day-to-day decisions based on common sense and what seems right in a very complex and fast-paced world. On Improv-ing Business, Rick and Brandon introduce tools and tips for personal and business finances through a lens of story-telling and comedy improv. Tune in each week and keep your balance sheet in check by growing new products, finding new markets and serving your customers. Improv-ing Business, where business and personal finances take a front row seat.

Improv-ing Business, where business and personal finances take a front row seat.

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Episode #35 Competitive vs Competitor, Knowing the Difference Using the Southwest Airlines Story Podcast Episode

Do you know that difference between the competitive intelligence and competitor intelligence? Does it matter, or is it just a play on words? Join Rick and Brandon as they use one of Seena Sharp’s books, Competitive Intelligence Advantage which can give you the small business edge that you have been searching for. Check … Continue reading Episode #35 Competitive vs Competitor, Knowing the Difference Using the Southwest Airlines Story

Episode #34 Family Financial Issues–Part II (Spending Your Money) and Shopping in Tijuana Podcast Episode

Do you struggle when managing money? Are finances confusing? When people get married and especially have children, family finances become a challenge. Last episode Rick and Brandon discussed how to save money. In Part II of the family finances, Brandon and Rick talk about spending your money. They’ll also give you sneak peeks on buying … Continue reading Episode #34 Family Financial Issues–Part II (Spending Your Money) and Shopping in Tijuana

Episode #33 Family Financial Issues–Part I (Educating Your Kids and Saving Money) Podcast Episode

Do your family finances challenge you? Does your money seem to evaporate after each paycheck? What about your role as a parent? Have you tried educating your children about good stewardship of their money? Join Rick and Brandon as they examine these challenges and give tips on sound financial planning. Educate your … Continue reading Episode #33 Family Financial Issues–Part I (Educating Your Kids and Saving Money)

Episode #32: Predicting and Accomplishing your Business Success Podcast Episode

Do you own a struggling small or mid-sized business? Are you between jobs and want to start your own business, but are intimidated with the high failure rate? Join Rick and Brandon as they use a method described in Les McKeown’s Predictable Success, Getting your organization on the growth track—and keeping it there. Learn about … Continue reading Episode #32: Predicting and Accomplishing your Business Success

Episode #31: Chocolate: A Cure for Your Personal and Business Ills Podcast Episode

Business owners (and aspiring business owners) seem to look inward when developing a company. But looking “inward” is not the best strategy if you want to prosper. We will be using the tools offered by Prahalad and Sawhney in Predictable Magic. Join Rick and Brandon as they examine the 19th Century Menier Chocolate company … Continue reading Episode #31: Chocolate: A Cure for Your Personal and Business Ills

Episode #30 Business Plans can be as Entertaining as a Russian Nesting Doll Podcast Episode

Are you thinking about starting a new business? Whether you are starting a new business or wanting to expand your current business using investors, you will need a business plan. But how should you go about it? Hire a financial consultant? Or maybe buy the expensive software that churns out business plans? Join Brandon and … Continue reading Episode #30 Business Plans can be as Entertaining as a Russian Nesting Doll

Episode #29: Standing out from the Crowd in Crowdfunding Podcast Episode

Crowdfunding has opened up new doors for businesses. More and more start-ups and existing businesses are learning how to bring their visions to fruition using this financial vehicle. But is it right for you? Have you wondered how crowdfunding works? Join Brandon and Rick as they look at crowdfunding but from a strategic point of … Continue reading Episode #29: Standing out from the Crowd in Crowdfunding

Episode #28 Networking your Business (and You) Without Getting Entangled in the Net Podcast Episode

Do you struggle with business networking? Do you walk into a room full of business prospects and immediately go to the bar and then hide in the corner? Would you like to start a networking event but don’t know where to start? Listen to Rick’s story about his conversation with a well-known actor over twenty … Continue reading Episode #28 Networking your Business (and You) Without Getting Entangled in the Net

Episode #27 Policies, Processes and Procedures can save a business and even Lives ! Podcast Episode

Do you run your business by the “seat of your pants?” Do you engage company policies, processes and procedures? Do you know how these three concepts differ? Join Rick and Brandon as they lift the veil off these seldom implemented small and mid-sized business necessities. Learn the importance of these components in Rick’s story as … Continue reading Episode #27 Policies, Processes and Procedures can save a business and even Lives !

Episode #26 Improving Your Business Immediately with Pareto’s 80/20 Rule and Tea Podcast Episode

Would you like a quick way to improve your business? Have other projects taken too long before showing results? Learn a faster way to improve your business in different areas with Pareto’s 80/20 Rule. Join Rick and Brandon on the Improv-ing Business Podcast as they discuss Rick’s visit to the Charleston Tea Plantation and how … Continue reading Episode #26 Improving Your Business Immediately with Pareto’s 80/20 Rule and Tea

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